Watch 2023 World Athletics Championships: Free Live Stream

Watch the 2023 World Athletics Championships Live Stream for free by following the instructions in this article.

The National Athletics Center in Budapest, Hungary is where the 2023 World Athletics Championships, the nineteenth edition of the World Athletics Championships, will take place from August 19–27, 2023.

How To Watch World Athletics Championship Live Stream Online?

You can watch World Athletics Championship live stream via BBC iPlayer (UK) and SBS On Demand (Australia) websites and they will be broadcasting all events for free.

However, if you’re not in a country where the 2023 World Athletics Championships live stream is made available, you’ll be blocked from accessing the live stream due to broadcasting rights.

Don’t worry, you can use a free Smart DNS service to bypass these restrictions. All you need to do is just;

  1. Register for a free SmartDNS account
  2. Set up your device to use SmartDNS servers
  3. Watch the 2023 World Athletics Championships live stream for free.

Complicated? NO! Follow the easy steps below.

STEP 1: Register For A Smart DNS Account

To register, go to the Smart DNS Proxy website and click on Try It Now button.

Smart DNS proxy trial

Next, enter your name, email address and password to register with Smart DNS Proxy and click on SIGN UP.

Smart DNS proxy trial registration

You should now be getting an email from Smart DNS Proxy to verify your email address.

Smart DNS proxy trial account verification

In the email you’ve received, please click on VERIFY MY EMAIL.

Smart DNS proxy trial email verified

You will now be redirected to your account’s page and you should be able to see your account status.

smart dns proxy account activated

STEP 2: Smart DNS Proxy Setup

Next, please set up a Smart DNS proxy service on your device.

To do so, click on the (+) icon next to the system you’re using and follow the instructions.

Right-click on your Network/Wireless icon at the bottom right-hand side of your taskbar and click on Network and Internet settings.

Windows 11 Network and Internet settings

In the next screen, under Network & Internet, please click on Advanced network settings.

windows 11 advanced network settings

Now, choose More network adapter options which can be found under Related settings.

windows 11 network adapter options

Next, Right-click on your active network adapter (Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection) and select Properties.

windows 11 wifi properties

Un-Check Intenet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

windows 11 IPV4 settings

In the General tab, click on Use the following DNS server addresses: and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

  • Prefered DNS Server: 54.229.171.243
  • Alternate DNS Server: 23.21.43.50

change dns on windows 11

Click OK & OK again to save your changes.

Click on the Wifi/Internet icon at the bottom right-hand side of your taskbar and click on Network & Internet Settings.

Windows 10 Network & Internet Settings

In the next screen, please click on Change Adapter Options under Status page.

Windows 10 Change Adapter Options

Right-click on your active network adapter (Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection) and select Properties.

Windows 10 Network Adapter Properties

Please Un-Check Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as the service doesn’t work over IPv6.

Next, double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or alternatively, you can select it and click on Properties.

Windows 10 TCP IP/4 Settings

In the General tab, click on Use the following DNS server addresses: and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

  • Prefered DNS Server: 54.229.171.243
  • Alternate DNS Server: 23.21.43.50
enter manual dns servers on windows 10

When you’re done, click on OK.

Click on the Apple Logo located at the top left hand corner of your Mac and open System Preferences.

macOS System Preferences

Navigate to Internet & Wireless and click on Network.

macOS Network settings

Select your active Internet Adapter (Wi-Fi if Wireless or Ethernet if Wired connection) and click on the Advanced button.

macOS advanced WIFI settings

Select the DNS tab and click on the plus (+) button and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

  • 54.229.171.243
  • 23.21.43.50

Note: You will need to click on the plus (+) button again to enter the second DNS server.

enter manual dns servers on macos

Click OK followed by the Apply button.

smart dns entered

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Choose Settings from Home screen.

iOS settings

Tap on Wi-Fi.

Find your Wireless connection (which has a tick or check mark) and click on the blue ‘i‘ icon.

iOS wifi menu

You should now be in your Wi-Fi details page. At the Configure DNS section, tap on Automatic.

iOS configure dns

At the DNS configuration screen, tap on Manual and tap on the red (-) minus icon to remove your existing DNS address.

iOS add remove dns server

Now, tap on the (+) Add Server and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

  • 54.229.171.243
  • 23.21.43.50
ios add manual dns servers

Note: You will need to click on the plus (+) button again to enter the second DNS server.

Once you’ve added two DNS servers as per the image above, tap on Save at the top right corner to save the settings.

For Android, you can use an app to configure your device easily. To do so, follow the steps below:

Download DNS Changer App from Play Store or directly if you don’t have access to Play Store.

Once you’ve downloaded it, click on Install.

download dns changer app

Next, Open the app and enter the following DNS servers as per below in the app and select START

  • Primary Server: 54.229.171.243
  • Secondary Server: 23.21.43.50
enter manual dns servers on dns changer app

At the DnsChanger information, select OK.

dns changer app information

When you see the Connection request message, select OK

dns changer connection request confirmation

If you see the Active status, you have configured your device. Next, just go to your home screen.

dns changer connection on active status

Note: If you no longer want to use the Smart DNS service, just tap on STOP.

Choose Settings from Home screen.

iOS settings

Tap on Wi-Fi.

Find your Wireless connection (which has a tick or check mark) and click on the blue ‘i‘ icon.

iOS wifi menu

You should now be in your Wi-Fi details page. At the Configure DNS section, tap on Automatic.

iOS configure dns

At the DNS configuration screen, tap on Manual and tap on the red (-) minus icon to remove your existing DNS address.

iOS add remove dns server

Now, tap on the (+) Add Server and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

  • 54.229.171.243
  • 23.21.43.50
ios add manual dns servers

Note: You will need to click on the plus (+) button again to enter the second DNS server.

Once you’ve added two DNS servers as per the image above, tap on Save at the top right corner to save the settings.

Click the status area at the bottom of your screen, where your account picture is located.

Select Connected to … and take note of the network name.

currently network connected in Chromebook

Next, click on Settings…

Chromebook network settings

On the Settings page, click on the network drop down menu and select your active Wi-Fi.

edit network connection on Chromebook

Now, click on the Network tab and select Custom name servers. Next, enter the DNS servers as per below in the two boxes.

  • 54.229.171.243
  • 23.21.43.50
add smart dns servers on Chromebook

Click Close to save your changes.

Go to your Terminal and type in sudo bash. This will give you super user privilege.

Once you have the superuser (administrator) access, type in the command below to back up your network configuration file.

cp /etc/resolv.conf /etc/resolv.orig

backup network configuration file in Linux

Next, type in the command below to remove the resolv.conf file.

rm /etc/resolv.conf

remove resolve.conf file in Linux

Now, type in the command below one at a time.

  • echo “nameserver 54.229.171.243” > /etc/resolv.conf
  • echo “nameserver 23.21.43.50” >> /etc/resolv.conf
add smart dns servers in Linux

Finally, type in the command below to check if you’ve configured the DNS correctly.

cat /etc/resolv.conf
 
If the set-up was successful, it will display the DNS addresses that you’ve specified earlier

check dns servers on Linux

Choose Settings from your Apple TV’s Main Screen.

Apple TV settings

Select on Network.

Apple TV network settings

Select your network connection, Ethernet if you are connected via cable or Wi-Fi if you are using a wireless network.

Apple TV wifi settings

Next, select Configure DNS.

Apple TV dns configuration

By default, this should be set to Automatic. Change this to Manual.

Apple TV manual dns configuration

Enter 054.229.171.243 as your DNS address and choose Done

add smart dns servers into Apple TV

From your Amazon Fire TV homescreen, navigate to Settings.

Firestick TV network settings

Head over to Device > About and select Network.

Take note of the IP Address and Gateway details as you will need this when setting up the connection.

Firestick TV network information

Go back to the Settings page and select Network.

Firestick TV network

Select Configure Network if you are on a Wired connection or select your Wi-Fi network if you are connected wirelessly.

Note: The instructions below were based on a connection to a Wireless network, if you are on a Wired connection, please skip the wireless instructions.

Firestick TV current wifi

If your Wifi network does not show up on this screen, please select See All Networks.

Firestick TV see all networks

Next, forget the Settings of the Wireless network by pressing the Option button (3 lines) that can be found on your remote.

Firestick TV forget wifi settings

Select your Wi-Fi network again and once you’ve entered your password, click on Advanced.

Firestick TV advanced wifi settings

The device network details that we need are the IP Address and Gateway that you note down earlier from the network About page.

IP address: Enter the IP address you noted down earlier.

Firestick TV enter IP address manually

Gateway: Enter the Gateway address you noted down earlier.

Firestick TV enter gateway ip manually

Network Prefix length: Enter 24

Firestick TV enter default network prefix

Enter the following DNS addresses accordingly. (one at a time)

DNS 1: 54.229.171.243

Firestick TV enter dns server 1 manually

DNS 2: 23.21.43.50

Firestick TV enter dns server 2 manually

Finally, select Connect to save the changes.

STEP 3: Check Smart DNS Configuration Status

Now that you’ve configured your device to use the Smart DNS, go to your Account and you should see green checkmarks next to DNS Setup and IP activation.

Smart dns proxy configuration page

Note: If you didn’t get the green checkmarks, simply refresh the page.

Watch World Athletics Championships Live Stream Online

That’s it! You can now watch the 2023 World Athletics Championships live stream via any of the links below:

Some of the Channels above require you to register for a free account before you can watch their programmes. To do so, expand the link below and follow the instructions.

go to BBC account registration page and choose you’re 16 or over.

BBC registration age limit

Next, enter your Date Of birth and click on Continue.

Enter date of birth BBC registration

Now, enter your email address, password that you would like to register with BBC. Please ensure you’ve chosen United Kingdom as your country and you are free to use any UK based postcode, for example, E17 3AA.

Once you’ve entered your details, click on Register.

Enter personal details in BBC account registration

Finally, click on No, Thanks if you don’t want to receive newsletters from BBC and click on Continue to complete the registration.

BBC registration complete

You can now watch FIFA World Cup matches via BBC iPlayer. When you see the screen below, click on I have a TV License. Watch Now and you should be able to watch their programmes.

bbc iplayer tv license

Go to the SBS website and click Play any of the videos. When it asks you to sign in, click on Create an account link.

Now, enter your personal details and click Create Account.

To verify your account, click on the confirmation link sent to your email.

Finally, go back to the SBS page to enjoy the streaming.

Note: For Android / iPad / iPhone: If the TV site is redirecting to download their app, you can set your Chrome browser to request for a Desktop site and access it again.

If that didn’t work, you will need to download the TV app from the app/play store.

If you don’t have a French/UK app/play store account, you will not be able to download such apps due to region restrictions. To resolve this, please follow the instructions at the link(s) below:

2023 World Athletics Championships Schedule

The time in the schedule below is in Central European Time (CEST). You can use the World Time Buddy website to convert to your local time.

TimeM/WEventStage
9:50Men20 km Race WalkFinal
11:30MenShot PutQualification
11:35Seka4×400 mRound 1
12:05Women100 m HurdlesHeptathlon
12:35Men3000 m steeple.Round 1
13:00MenHammer ThrowQualification (A)
13:20WomenHigh JumpHeptathlon
13:25WomenLong JumpQualification
13:35Men100 mRound 1
14:15Women1500 mRound 1
14:40MenHammer ThrowQualification (B)
20:05WomenShot PutHeptathlon
20:05Men1500 mRound 1
20:10MenDiscus ThrowQualification (A)
20:35WomenTriple JumpQualification
20:40Men100 mRound 1
21:30Women200 mHeptathlon
21:35MenShot PutFinal
21:40MenDiscus ThrowQualification (B)
21:55Women10000 mFinal
22:47Seka4×400 mFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
8:15Women20 km Race WalkFinal
10:00WomenDiscus ThrowQualification (A)
10:35Women400 mRound 1
10:50WomenPituushyppyHeptathlon
11:25Men400 mRound 1
11:30WomenDiscus ThrowQualification (B)
11:35MenHigh JumpQualification
12:25Men400 m HurdlesRound 1
13:00WomenJavelin ThrowHeptathlon (A)
13:15Women100 mRound 1
14:05Men110 m HurdlesRound 1
14:05WomenJavelin ThrowHeptathlon (B)
17:35Men100 mSemi-final
17:55WomenLong JumpFinal
18:05Women1500 mSemi-final
18:35Men1500 mSemi-final
18:50MenHammer ThrowFinal
19:00Women800 mHeptathlon
19:35Men10 000 mFinal
20:10Men100 mFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
19:40WomenPole VaultQualification (A+B)
19:50Women400 m HurdlesRound 1
20:35Men400 m HurdlesSemi-final
20:40MenTriple JumpFinal
21:05Men110 m HurdlesSemi-final
21:30MenDiscus ThrowFinal
21:35Women100 mSemi-final
22:10Women400 mSemi-final
22:40Men110 m HurdlesFinal
22:50Women110 mFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
19:40Women100 m HurdlesQualification
20:20Men800 mRound 1
20:55MenHigh JumpFinal
21:20WomenDiscus ThrowFinal
21:25Women400 m HurdlesSemi-final
22:00Men400 mSemi-final
22:30Women1500 mFinal
22:42Men3000 m steeple.Final

TimeM/WEventStage
11:05Women800 mRound 1
11:15MenPole VaultQualification
11:20WomenJavelin ThrowQualification
12:10Women5000 mWomen
12:15MenLong JumpQualification
12:55WomenJavelin ThrowQualification
13:05Women200 mRound 1
13:50Men200 mRound 1
20:00WomenHammer ThrowQualification
2010WomenTriple JumpQualification
20:30WomenPole VaultFinal
20:45Women3000 m steeple.Round 1
21:35WomenHammer ThrowQualification
21:40Women100 m HurdlesSemi-final
22:15Men1500 mFinal
22:35Women400 mFinal
22:50Men400 m HurdlesFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
8:00Men /Women35 km Race WalkFinal
20:00Men5000 mRound 1
20:30MenPituushyppyFinal
20:45Women200 mSemi-final
21:15WomenHammer ThrowFinal
21:20Men200 mSemi-final
21:50Men800 mSemi-final
22:25Women100 m HurdlesFinal
22:35Men400 mFinal
22:50Women400 m HurdlesFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
11:05Men100 mDecathlon
11:10MenJavelin ThrowQualification
11:20WomenHigh JumpQualification
11:55MenPituushyppyDecathlon
12:45MenJavelin ThrowQualification
13:20MenShot PutDecathlon
19:30MenHigh JumpOttelu
20:30Men4 x 100 mRound 1
20:35WomenTriple JumpFinal
21:00Women4 x x100 mRound 1
21:20WomenJavelin ThrowFinal
21:25Women800 mSemi-final
22:05Men400 m Decathlon
22:40Women200 mFinal
22:50Men200 mFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
8:00WomenMaratonFinal
11:05Men110 m HurdlesDecathlon
11:25WomenShot PutQualification
12:00MenDiscus ThrowOttelu (A)
13:05MenDiscus ThrowOttelu (B)
15:00MenPole VaultQualification
20:05MenJavelin ThrowDecathlon (A)
20:25MenPole VaultFinal
20:30Men4 x 400 mRound 1
20:55Women4 x 400 mRound 1
21:10MenJavelin ThrowOttelu (B)
21:15WomenShot PutFinal
21:30Men800 mFinal
21:50Women5000 mFinal
22:25Men1 500mDecathlon
22:40Men4 x 100 mFinal
22:50Women4 x 100 mFinal

TimeM/WEventStage
8:00MenMarathonFinal
21:05WomenHigh JumpFinal
21:10Men5000 mFinal
21:20MenJavelin ThrowFinal
21:45Women800 mFinal
22:10Women3000 m steeple.Final
22:37Men4 x 400 mFinal
22:47Women4 x 400 mFinal

Budapest 2023 Entry Standards

EventMenWomen
100m10.0011.08
200m20.1622.60
400m45.0051.00
800m1:44.701:59.80
1500m/mile3:34.20 (3:51.00)4:03.50 (4:22.00)
5000m/5km13:07.0014:57.00
10 000m/10km27:10.0030:40.00
Marathon2:09:402:28:00
3000m steeple.8:15.009:23.00
110m H13.28
100m H12.78
400m H48.7054.90
High Jump2.321.97
Pole Vault5.814.71
Long Jump8.256.85
Triple Jump17.2014.52
Shot Put21.4018.80
Discus Throw67.0064.20
Hammer Throw78.0073.60
Javelin85.2063.80
Heptathlon6480
Decathlon8460
20 km Race Walk1:20:101:29:20
35 km Race Walk2:29:402:51:30

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World Athletics Championships Resources

Wikipedia – 2023 World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Official Website

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