National Express Bus are the Official Transport Support Partner of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, helping connect fans from across the UK to one of the country's biggest sporting events this summer.

The European Athletics Championships is set to take place for the first time ever in the UK, bringing Europe's top athletes to Birmingham for a week of world class athletics from 10-16 August 2026. As Official Transport Support Partner, National Express Bus will play a key role in enhancing the spectator journey to the Championships.

As part of the partnership, National Express Bus will operate a dedicated shuttle bus service from both the city centre and official Park & Ride locations, helping spectators travel seamlessly to and from the Alexander Stadium throughout the Championships. As the region’s biggest bus operator, National Express Bus will support the movement of thousands of spectators during the event, helping create a seamless, accessible and enjoyable fan experience.

The partnership aligns two organisations committed to bringing communities together and making major sporting moments accessible to as many people as possible. Through integrated marketing, digital content and fan engagement activity, National Express Bus will help build excitement ahead of the Championships and inspire attendance from across the UK.

At its heart, this is a partnership focused on connecting more fans with world-class athletics and making attending Birmingham 2026 easier, more accessible, and more sustainable. Through dedicated shuttle services, integrated fan communications, and a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional spectator experience, National Express Bus will play a key role in powering the fan journey throughout the Championships.