The World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 is all set to take place on May 2 and 3 at the Botswana National Stadium. It is significant for the athletes, as it is their chance to get qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, and the 2026 World Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

The event will feature various events with top-notch athletes geared up to claim the top position. From 4x100m relays to 4x400m relays in all categories, fans will get to witness Olympic champions, including Shericka Jackson, Andre de Fraser, Akani Simbine, and home favorite Letsile Tebogo. Botswana is eyeing standing atop the podium after their third-place finish in the 2025 season.

Another significant thing to know about the World Athletics Relays Gaborone is that Team USA will skip the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays. This is going to be an historic event, as it marks the first time a World Athletics Series competition is held on African soil. The top six teams in the mixed 4x100m and mixed 4x400m relays will secure direct entry for the inaugural event in September.

The top 12 teams in each of the six relay events will automatically qualify. Let’s have a look at the schedule, details of the USA relay team, and the streaming information of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026.

Schedule for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 

Here is the full schedule of day 1 and day 2 of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone. All the times mentioned are in Central Africa Time (CAT) (GMT+2)

Day 1 – May 2 

1. Mixed 4x100m relay heats – 14:05
2. Mixed 4x400m relay heats – 14:30
3. Women’s 4x100m relay heats – 15:05
4. Men’s 4x100m relay heats – 15:30
5. Women’s 4x400m relay heats – 15:55
6. Men’s 4x400m relay heats – 16:30

Day 2 – May 3 

1. Mixed 4x100m relay heats – 14:02
2. Mixed 4x400m relay heats – 14:20
3. Women’s 4x400m relay heats – 14:44
4. Men’s 4x400m relay heats – 15:08
5. Women’s 4x100m relay heats – 15:30
6. Men’s 4x100m relay heats – 15:47
7. Mixed 4x100m relay final – 16:05
8. Mixed 4x400m relay final – 16:13
9. Women’s 4x100m relay final – 16:24
10. Men’s 4x100m relay final – 16:32
11. Women’s 4x400m relay final – 16:40
12. Men’s 4x400m relay final – 16:51

Why is Team USA skipping the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay race at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026? 

In March 2026, the USATF officials revealed that Team USA will not be competing in both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay events at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 in Botswana. This decision was announced after the lack of interest from top-tier athletes and the high cost of sending B- or C- category runners. This led to the withdrawal of Team USA, and the officials said that they will focus on making better use of the resources.

How to watch the relay events at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026? 

The track and field fans and enthusiasts can witness the stars running at the relay events in the live streaming on the World Athletics website across several territories. The audience in the United States can watch the event live on Peacock.

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