UK Anti-Doping concludes 2025 testing programme with over 8,400 tests conducted
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published its testing figures for October to December 2025, completing a full calendar year of anti-doping activity across British sport.
In 2025, UKAD conducted a total of 8,414 tests.
During October to December, UKAD carried out 2,151 tests – 74% of which were delivered out-of-competition. The top six most tested sports were:
- Football (FA) – 874 tests
- Rugby Union (RFU, SRU & WRU) – 310 tests
- Rugby League – 122 tests
- Boxing – 114 tests
- Athletics – 96 tests
- Snowsport – 71 tests
Five Adverse Analytical Findings, ten confirmed Whereabouts Failures and one Anti-Doping Rule Violation were also reported for October to December.
Hamish Coffey, Director of Operations at UKAD, said: "Last year’s testing figures reflect the continued strength of UKAD’s testing programme, and the dedication of everyone involved in protecting clean sport domestically.
“Our job is to make doping the riskiest choice an athlete can make. We concentrate testing where the data tells us the threat is greatest. As we head into a packed 2026 sporting calendar, with major events such as the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Men’s Football World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and European Athletics Championships - that focus will be sharper than ever."
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