Arena, Toruń, Poland 22 Feb 2026
Source: https://copernicuscup.pl/
Category: Gold (A)
Events: 400m (Women), 800m (Men), 800m (Women), 1500m (Men), 1500m (Women), 60m Hurdles (Women), 60m (Women), High Jump (Women), Pole Vault (Men), 60m Hurdles (Men), Long Jump (Women), Shot Put (Men)
It is a huge weekend for indoor athletics! We are currently in the peak of the indoor season as athletes prepare for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in March.
The standout event is the ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Poland, which serves as the grand finale of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold.
Here is the breakdown of the major meetings happening this weekend (February 21–22, 2026):
🏆 World Athletics Indoor Tour (Elite)
| Date | Meeting | Level | Location |
| Feb 22 | ORLEN Copernicus Cup | Gold | Toruń, Poland |
| Feb 22 | All Star Perche | Silver | Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Feb 21 | Ocean Breeze Elite | Silver | New York City, USA |
| Feb 21 | Meeting Internacional de Ourense | Challenger | Ourense, Spain |
- Highlight: The Copernicus Cup is where the overall World Indoor Tour winners will be crowned. Keep an eye on the pole vault, as world record holder Mondo Duplantis is scheduled to compete in Clermont-Ferrand (All Star Perche) this weekend as well.
🎓 Collegiate & Regional Championships
If you are looking for championships or collegiate action, several major meets are taking place:
- MAAC Indoor Championships: Held at The Armory in New York (Feb 21–22). It will be broadcast live on ESPN+ for the first time.
- MEC Indoor Championships: Taking place at the Marshall University Indoor Command Center (Feb 21–22).
- NI and Ulster Age Group Championships: Happening at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin (Feb 21–22).
- Finnish U18/U23 Championships: Taking place in Mustasaari, Finland.
📺 How to Watch
- Copernicus Cup (Gold Tour): Usually streamed via the World Athletics YouTube channel (geo-blocked in some regions) or via national broadcasters like Peacock (USA) or BBC iPlayer/Eurosport (Europe).
- Collegiate Meets: Many US conference championships this weekend are available on ESPN+ or FloTrack.
The ORLEN Copernicus Cup 2026 is the grand finale of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold. It takes place this Sunday, February 22, at the Arena Toruń in Poland. This year’s meeting is especially significant as it serves as a “dress rehearsal” for the World Indoor Championships being held in the same venue next month.+2
🕒 Event Schedule & Details
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: Main program begins at 16:00 CET (10:00 AM EST)
- Venue: Arena Toruń, Poland (Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena)
🥇 Key Matchups & Athletes
Since this is the final stop of the Gold Tour, many athletes are fighting for the $10,000 overall tour bonus and wildcards for the World Indoor Championships.
- Women’s 60m Hurdles (The Highlight): A massive clash featuring world record holder Devynne Charlton, home favorite Pia Skrzyszowska, and world champion Ditaji Kambundji.
- Men’s 800m: World leader Eliott Crestan (Belgium) looks to secure the overall tour title against Polish star Maciej Wyderka.
- Women’s 800m: British star Keely Hodgkinson is expected to headline a fast field.
- Men’s Shot Put: A heavyweight battle between Leonardo Fabbri (Italy) and American Joe Kovacs.
- Men’s Pole Vault: Look for Emmanouil Karalis (Greece) and Polish legend Piotr Lisek. (Note: Mondo Duplantis is competing in France this weekend instead).
📋 Full Discipline List
| Women’s Events | Men’s Events |
| 60m, 400m, 800m, 1500m | 60m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m |
| 60m Hurdles | 60m Hurdles |
| High Jump, Long Jump | Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Shot Put |
📺 How to Watch
- Poland: Live on TVP Sport.
- USA: Streamed live on FloTrack.
- International: Live coverage is often available on the World Athletics YouTube channel (though check for local geo-blocking).
