The 2025 Diamond League series will begin in Xiamen on April 26, according to organisers, in what is expected to be a highly competitive season as it faces a challenge from the new US-based Grand Slam Track series, backed by Olympic legend Michael Johnson.
In response to the new competition, which promises to gather “the best of the best” for head-to-head clashes, the Diamond League has increased its prize money to $9.24 million for the 15-meeting season. Meanwhile, the Grand Slam Track series, which has already signed champions like 400m hurdles winner Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, boasts a larger prize pool of $12.6 million.
The 2025 Diamond League season will conclude with a two-day final in Zurich on August 27-28.
2025 Diamond League Calendar:
- April 26: Xiamen
- May 3: Shanghai/Suzhou
- May 16: Doha
- May 25: Rabat
- June 6: Rome