2026 List of Prohibited Substances & Methods
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) updates the Prohibited List annually. The List identifies which substances and methods are prohibited in-competition, out-of-competition, and in particular sports.
Download Official 2026 List
Available in PDF format for offline consultation.
Simple Categories
The list is categorized by how and when the substances are prohibited:
Includes non-approved substances, anabolic agents, peptide hormones, growth factors, beta-2 agonists,
hormone and metabolic modulators, and diuretics.
Includes stimulants, narcotics, cannabinoids, and glucocorticoids. These are prohibited during a
specific period around a competition.
Includes manipulation of blood and blood components, chemical and physical manipulation (e.g.,
tampering with samples), and gene and cell doping.
Check Your Medication
If you are unsure if your medication contains a prohibited substance, use WADA's searchable database or contact our medical team.