Athletics at the 1938 British Empire Games
| Athletics at the 3rd British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
The events took place with a makeshift track at the cricket ground | |
| Dates | 5–12 February 1938 |
| Host city | Sydney, Australia |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 28 |
| Participation | 187 athletes from 11 nations |
At the 1938 British Empire Games, the athletics events were held at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia in February 1938, with several events also being held at the Sydney Sports Ground. A total of 28 athletics events were contested at the Games, 20 by men and 8 by women.