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Posted: 15 December 2025

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s 2026 Prohibited List comes into effect on 1 January 2026.

Please be aware that the 2026 Prohibited List has been released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and will come into effect on 1 January 2026.

The 2026 Prohibited List is available on the WADA website here. The Prohibited List identifies which substances and methods are prohibited at all times, in-competition only, and within specific sports.

All Athletes, Coaches and Athlete Support Personnel should familiarise themselves with the new changes in advance of them coming into effect on 1 January 2026. 

UKAD has also published a summary of the major changes on the UKAD website here. 

Be aware of Strict Liability – an athlete is solely responsible for any banned substance they use, attempt to use, or that is found in their system, regardless of how it got there and whether or not they had an intention to cheat.

If you have any questions on the Prohibited List or a medication you may be using, please contact substance@ukad.org.uk. You can also receive further information from our dedicated Anti-Doping Lead, Tom Young, or head to the Clean Sport section of the Scottish Rowing website.