Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The INIT INDOOR MEETING is an indoor athletics event that has been held since 1985. Since 2016, the meeting has been part of the international athletics series World Indoor Tour Gold.
This year, the INIT INDOOR MEETING Karlsruhe will take place on 8 February 2026 at the Europahalle in Karlsruhe, Hermann-Veit-Straße, 76135 Karlsruhe.
Yes, a ticket is required for the INIT INDOOR MEETING Karlsruhe. However, the meeting has been completely sold out for many weeks. There will only be a box office for tickets that have been reserved in advance.
Yes, that is possible. SWR will be broadcasting the meeting live from 4 p.m. on its YouTube channel and in the ARD media library.
The hall opens at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event.
- Dangerous items
- Glass bottles
- Large bags (larger than A4 size) are not permitted. All bags and rucksacks will be checked. There are no lockers on site!
- Large camera lenses (access only with press accreditation)
Animals are not permitted in the event building (except for assistance dogs).
Yes, there are fixed seats at the event. The block and seat number can be found on the ticket. Only the standing room areas are not numbered. The standing room areas are located above the stands in the concourse.
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible!
Video recording devices, photo cameras and film cameras (especially photo cameras with interchangeable/bayonet lenses) are not permitted.
Private photo and video recordings with smartphones are permitted, provided that they do not obstruct or disturb other visitors' view and are not used for commercial purposes.
The duration is approximately 4 hours. It begins at 4 p.m. and ends shortly after 8 p.m.
Yes, food and drinks are available throughout the hall area.
Card payments are accepted at the food and drink stands.
As parking spaces around the Europahalle and Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion are very limited, we recommend travelling by public transport. The event ticket entitles you to travel to and from the venue throughout the entire KVV area.
Plan your journey conveniently with the Smart Mobility Map from our partner raumobil at www.meeting-karlsruhe.de/anreise.
Information about the INIT INDOOR MEETING Karlsruhe can be found online at www.meeting-karlsruhe.de, on Facebook (@indoormeetingkarlsruhe) and on Instagram (@indoormeetingkarlsruhe).
If you have any further questions, please contact the organising team by email using the contact form at www.meeting-karlsruhe.de/kontakt.