19 Mar 2026

World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 organisers are impressed with ticket sales for the world showpiece planned for May 2-3.

Currently, statistics show that Batswana account for 70 per cent sales, followed by South Africa. 

Other countries such as Canada, the United States, Switzerland and Kenya have also recorded significant sales.

Tickets were made available to the general public from February 23. 

World Relays Gaborone 2026 ticketing committee chairperson, Naledi Lemogang said in an interview that they received more bulks sales from companies than individual buyers.

She also said organisers were expecting purchases from international athletics associations as well as individual foreign spectators.

“This will not be an ordinary track event; it will be more of a festival, with entertainment before the main competitions. We therefore encourage people to come and experience Botswana as the first African country to host the World Relays. We are also appealing to stakeholders and companies to purchase tickets in bulk and also groups of people, they can simply go to World relays Facebook page for all the information or visit the National Stadium where the world relays offices are for more information,” she added. 

She confirmed that tickets were still available and urged the public to purchase them through the official World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 website.

To boost sales, she said ticketing agents would soon be deployed in various shopping malls, where they would assist customers with online purchases.

“We have also introduced cash payment options at our activation points and through ticketing agents. Additionally, discounted student tickets are available at P250 for day one and P250 for day two.”

Despite concerns that ticket prices may seem steep, she said it was crucial for local supporters to fill the stadium, especially as countries such as Jamaica, Kenya and the United States were expected to bring their fans. ENDS