Getting to the stadium
Dedicated transportation is organized between the Media hotel and the stadium. Transportation schedule will be made available at the media hotel and the Media Centre at the stadium.
The pick-up point and the delivery point are the same – Vesivärava entrance, situated at the south-
west corner of the stadium, from Vesivärava street.
Only Vesivärava gate can be used for entering the Stadium by accredited media representatives to enter the Media Zones.
Media Centre
The Media Centre is located in a dedicated Media Centre tent situated directly next to the Mixed Zone, outside the field by the finish line.
There are 30 working places, all of which are equipped with power sockets. There is also wireless Internet connection free of charge dedicated for media usage. Workplaces are occupied on a first come basis.
Printed entry lists, start lists, results, news, press releases and flash quotes will be provided by the Media Info Desk per request only. Journalists are asked to sign at Media Centre whether they wish to receive hardcopy results or not. By doing this we can reduce the amount of paper waste during the championships and help the environment.
The Media Info Desk has on-call volunteers at all times, and they will be happy to help you with any questions or concerns.
There will also be a selection of refreshments available throughout the day, including coffee, water, and light snacks.
Media Centre also provides storage space with lockers for a deposit of 10 euros.
Opening hours of the Media Centre:
• Wednesday, July 7 14:00 – 18:00
• Thursday, July 8 8:30 – 23:00
• Friday, July 9 8:30 – 23:00
• Saturday, July 10 8:30 – 23:00
• Sunday, July 11 8:30 – 22:00
Media Tribune
Media Tribune offers 48 seats, all of which are equipped with electricity and Wi-Fi.
Printed start lists and results will be distributed in the Media Tribune during the competitions to journalists who have registered their requests for paper copies at the Media Centre in advance.
Mixed Zone
All athletes will leave the stadium through the Mixed Zone, which is the only place where athletes can be interviewed after their competition. Masks must be worn also by the athletes at the Mixed Zone. Mixed Zone is intended for brief commentaries only.
In the Mixed Zone, Flash Quotes will be asked from selected participating athletes and published online.
The mixed zone will be split into four and labeled in terms of priority.
Any special arrangements, such as longer personal interviews, should be done via the respective head of media or other contact person. Please contact the Media Information desk in the Media Centre with this request.
Photographers
All accredited photographers must attend the Photographer’s briefing on Thursday 8 July at 08:30 in the Media Centre at Kadriorg Stadium. All accredited photographers are required to wear Photographers Bibs at all times during the competition. The Bibs will be distributed during the Photographer’s briefing. Also, the circulation/flows through the stadium will be explained.
There is a limited number of infield photographers positions – a total of 12. Infield Photographers are selected by the European Athletics Communications Manager and/or LOC Media Officer.
Outfield photographers will have access and are allowed to circulate around the infield behind the advertising boards along the back straight from the head-on position to the tip of the final bend as long as they do not obstruct the sight of spectators and/or officials. The outside of the final straight from the tip of the final bend to the head-on position is a no go-zone.
Photographers wishing to cover Award Ceremonies should be at the photo position of the Award Ceremony Area five minutes before the ceremony starts. All award ceremonies will take place at the stadium.
Photographers storage space will be at your disposal in the Media Centre for a refundable deposit of 10 euros.
Team Press Liaisons working area
Team Press Liaisons will have access to team areas and a dedicated working area will be accessible with 10 seats at the Team Tent in the team area. Team Press Liaisons will not have access to the Media Tribune nor the Media Centre.
Media Conference
The official Media Conference will be held 7 July 13:00 local time at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olümpia hotel in the conference room.