The 72nd Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet returns to the MTU Athletics Stadium on Wednesday, 8th July 2026, continuing a proud tradition of bringing world-class athletics to Cork while providing Irish athletes with the opportunity to compete against international opposition on home soil.
Cork City Sports has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with Athletics Ireland, built on a shared commitment to developing athletics and supporting athletes at every stage of their careers. Over the decades, many of Ireland’s leading athletes have competed at Cork City Sports, using the meeting as a platform to achieve personal bests, qualifying standards and international success.
As part of the World Athletics Continental Tour, the meeting offers Irish athletes the chance to test themselves against some of the world’s best competitors while performing in front of a home audience.
The MTU Athletics Stadium has played a vital role in the continued growth of the event. Its world-class facilities provide a venue capable of hosting international competition while also supporting athletics development across Cork and Munster. The stadium serves athletes, clubs, schools and communities throughout the year and is an essential part of Ireland’s athletics infrastructure.
The combination of Athletics Ireland’s support, the outstanding MTU facilities and the dedication of Cork City Sports continues to create opportunities for Irish athletes to excel while inspiring future generations to take part in the sport.
Together, they ensure that Cork remains a showcase for Irish athletics and a destination for world-class competition.
