Meeting Herculis EBS, the Monaco Diamond League, is one of the highlight meetings of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season. The 2026 edition is held on Friday 10 July at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, a meeting that has built a reputation as one of the fastest tracks in world athletics.
What is the Monaco Diamond League?
The Monaco Diamond League, officially titled Meeting Herculis EBS, is a one-day track and field meeting on the Wanda Diamond League circuit. It forms part of the top tier of World Athletics one-day meetings and has hosted some of the fastest middle distance races ever contested.
Herculis has been staged annually in the Principality since 1987 and joined the Diamond League when the series launched in 2010. Backed by Prince Albert II, the meeting has a long association with world records, particularly over the mile and the 1500m, and is ranked among the best Diamond League meetings each year.
When is the Monaco Diamond League?
The 2026 Monaco Diamond League takes place on Friday 10 July 2026. The main programme starts at 7pm local time (CEST, UTC+2), with the headline events typically scheduled in the final hour. The meeting is a single-evening event rather than a multi-day competition.
Where is the Monaco Diamond League?
The meeting is held at the Stade Louis II, located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. The stadium has a capacity of around 18,000 and is also home to AS Monaco football club. Its compact layout and enthusiastic crowd create one of the most distinctive atmospheres on the Diamond League circuit. The fast track, mild Mediterranean climate and strong pacemaking have made Herculis a favourite for world-record attempts.
Key Contenders
Monaco traditionally attracts an elite middle distance field, and the 2026 edition is expected to do the same. The men’s 1500m at Herculis has produced some of the fastest times in history, and the women’s 1500m and 5000m have generated world-leading marks in recent years. Sprints, hurdles and field events on the programme also draw a strong international field, with Olympic and world champions typically lining up.
Each year the meeting has a particular focus, with world record attempts in events such as the men’s mile and women’s pole vault frequently announced in advance. In 2026, organisers have again built a programme designed to produce fast times and strong competition.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom, Meeting Herculis is broadcast live on BBC Sport, with coverage on television, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In the United States, the meeting is streamed on FloTrack via subscription. In France and Monaco, the meeting is shown on La Chaine L’Equipe and Canal+. The Wanda Diamond League distributes the meeting internationally to more than 170 countries via its broadcast partners, and highlights are posted on the Diamond League YouTube channel after the meeting.
History and Records
Monaco has a remarkable record-book history. Hicham El Guerrouj’s 1500m world record of 3:26.00 was set at Herculis in 1998, and subsequent editions have produced world-leading marks across middle distance, pole vault and the women’s 5000m. The meeting is central to the event’s identity as a record-chasing venue. Herculis was ranked the fourth-best Diamond League meeting of 2025 and consistently sits among the series’ top meetings for quality of performance.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for Meeting Herculis EBS are available via the official meeting website and the Monaco-Diamond-League box office. Prices range from general admission through to premium trackside and hospitality categories, with hospitality packages offering pre-meeting dining and prime seats. Demand is consistently high and the best seats sell out well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 Monaco Diamond League start?
The meeting takes place on Friday 10 July 2026, with the main session beginning at 7pm local time (CEST).
Where is the Monaco Diamond League being held?
At the Stade Louis II in the Fontvieille district of Monaco.
How can I watch Meeting Herculis?
Live on BBC Sport in the UK, FloTrack in the US and Canal+ in France, with worldwide distribution via Diamond League broadcast partners.
Has the Monaco Diamond League hosted world records?
Yes. Hicham El Guerrouj’s 1500m world record from 1998 remains the meeting’s most famous mark, and Herculis has hosted multiple further world and area records since.