WADA Approved 2027 Prohibited Substance List
The World Anti-Doping Agency finalized its updated list of banned substances and methods for upcoming competition.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Olympics
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The World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee approved the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods during a meeting in Belgrade. The updated framework establishes the standards for banned materials and procedures across all signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code.
Why it matters
The list serves as one of eight mandatory International Standards meant to ensure fairness and safety in competitive sports worldwide. By categorizing specific substances and methods as prohibited, the agency enforces a uniform anti-doping policy for international athletes.
The 2027 Prohibited List covers nine distinct classes of prohibited substances and three categories of banned methods. These regulations function as part of the eight mandatory International Standards for all World Anti-Doping Code signatories.
The players
World Anti-Doping Agency
This international independent agency is responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the fight against doping in sport.
The details
The newly approved regulations cover substances and methods restricted both in-competition and out-of-competition. Notably, beta-blockers remain restricted for athletes participating in archery, golf, and shooting events.
Timeline
September 11, 2026: The WADA Executive Committee approved the prohibited list.
January 1, 2027: The 2027 Prohibited List takes effect.
Season Trajectory
The 2027 Prohibited List updates the enforcement mechanisms established by the World Anti-Doping Code. This regulatory adjustment aligns global competition standards and dictates the compliance requirements for all athletes entering the 2027 sporting calendar.
Athletes in archery, golf, and shooting must continue to navigate restrictions on beta-blockers as these remain prohibited. Competitors across all sports must ensure their medical regimens comply with the updated list to avoid potential sanctions starting in January.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of updated anti-doping standards is essential for athletes to ensure their participation remains compliant with global regulations. Competitive participants should verify their supplements and treatments against the latest list before the January implementation date.
What happens next
The 2027 Prohibited List will officially come into effect for all international athletes and signatories on January 1, 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest regulatory updates in the Olympics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportstar.
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