Men's Steeplechase during the 2026 USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Icahn Stadium on July 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)The 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships are one of the top events on the American athletics calendar, with the country’s best sprinters, middle-distance runners, jumpers and throwers battling for national titles at Icahn Stadium in New York City. The four-day meet will also include the USATF Para National Championships, with top Paralympic athletes competing along with the regular track and field athletes.The 2026 season is devoid of Olympic Games or World Athletics Championships, but the championships continue to be an important benchmark for established stars and emerging athletes. Olympic champions Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Grant Fisher and Tara Davis-Woodhall will be in action, and the meet provides a chance for the next wave of American track and field to shine.USATF Outdoor Championships 2026 schedule, dates and daily start timesThe championships will be held Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26 with action taking place all day at Icahn Stadium. Each session features a mix of track races, field events, combined events and Para events, culminating in several marquee finals over the weekend.CategoryDetailsEvent2026 USATF Outdoor ChampionshipsDatesJuly 23–26, 2026VenueIcahn Stadium, New York CityOrganizerUSA Track & Field (USATF)CompetitionOutdoor Track & Field and Para National ChampionshipsFeatured EventsSprints, hurdles, distance, jumps, throws, combined events and Para competitionsDayDateCompetition Window (ET)Key Events ThursdayJuly 23, 202611:30 a.m. – EveningOpening day, decathlon/heptathlon, men's & women's 10,000m finals, hammer, javelin, long jump, ParaFridayJuly 24, 202612:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Men's & women's 100m finals, 800m prelims, high jump, triple jump, hammer, race walk finals, combinedSaturdayJuly 25, 202610:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Men's & women's 400m finals, 1,500m finals, steeplechase finals, women's pole vault, shot put, discus, hurdlesSundayJuly 26, 20263:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Men's & women's 200m finals, 800m finals, 5,000m finals, 400m hurdles, 110m hurdles, long/high jump, pole vaultDaily competition start timesThe competition schedule varies daily, with finals spread across the weekend to maximize television coverage.DayStart Time (ET)Competition WindowThursday, July 2311:30 a.m.Opening events and finalsFriday, July 2412:00 p.m.Qualification rounds and sprint finalsSaturday, July 2510:00 a.m.Multiple championship finalsSunday, July 263:20 p.m.Final day championship eventsKey events across the four daysSeveral of the championship races should draw big crowds, especially the sprints and the middle-distance races.DateFeatured EventsThursdayMen's and women's 10,000m, javelin, hammer throw, long jumpFridayMen's and women's 100m finals, high jump, triple jump, hammer throwSaturdayMen's and women's 400m finals, 1,500m finals, steeplechase, pole vaultSundayMen's and women's 200m finals, 800m finals, 5,000m finals, hurdles finalsThe weekend sessions are anticipated to feature the most exciting races with national titles at stake in several Olympic disciplines.Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson headline elite United States competitionSome of the biggest names in world athletics are back in the sprint events. Olympic champion Noah Lyles is back as one of the meet’s biggest draws, and former world champion Sha’Carri Richardson is still a top contender in the women’s sprints.The championships also will feature several Olympic medalists, world champions and rising collegians, making the championships one of the deepest domestic meets in the sport.AthletePrimary EventsNoah LylesMen's 100m, 200mSha'Carri RichardsonWomen's 100mChristian ColemanMen's 100mKenny BednarekMen's 200mMelissa Jefferson-WoodenWomen's 100m, 200mIn addition to the sprints, there are several Olympic medalists in the distance and field events. Grant Fisher is still one of America’s best distance runners, and Tara Davis-Woodhall is still one of the world’s best long jumpers. Thrower Chase Jackson and middle distance star Nikki Hiltz add further depth to the championship field.AthleteEventGrant FisherDistance RunningNikki Hiltz1,500mTara Davis-WoodhallLong JumpChase JacksonShot PutHunter WoodhallPara SprintJaydin BlackwellPara TrackBrittni MasonPara SprintThe Para National Championships also sees several Paralympic stars in competition, making the event even more comprehensive and one of the most complete championships on the American athletics calendar.How to watch USATF Outdoor Championships 2026 live across NBC and PeacockFans around the country will be able to catch every day of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships via a mix of television and digital streaming platforms. The marquee weekend sessions will be televised on NBC, and Peacock will have complete live coverage of the entire four-day meet. Special event feeds from USATF.tv allowed viewers to follow individual field events, making it easier to watch favorite athletes without missing key performances.Fans will be able to enjoy everything from sprint finals and distance races to field events and Para competitions with the expanded coverage. The weekend's broadcasts are expected to showcase the championship's headline events, including the men's and women's 100m, 200m and hurdle finals.Television and streaming optionsPlatformCoverageNBCLive television coverage of featured weekend sessionsPeacockComplete live streaming of championship sessionsUSATF.tvDedicated field-event streams and additional live coverageNBCSports.comLive streaming with supported TV provider loginNBC Sports AppMobile and connected-device streamingWeekend television scheduleDateNetworkBroadcast Time (ET)Saturday, July 25NBC2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Sunday, July 26NBC4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Thursday–SundayPeacockFull live coverage throughout the championshipsThursday–SundayUSATF.tvDedicated event feeds and field-event coverageNBC will focus its weekend coverage on the championship finals featuring many of Team USA’s biggest stars, while Peacock will provide more comprehensive coverage of qualifying rounds, combined events and Para competitions.Championship finals featuring Noah Lyles and Grant Fisher await fansThe final two days of competition will see many of the defining moments of the championships. Multiple Olympic disciplines will crown national champions in sprint finals, middle-distance races and field-event championships.The men's and women's 200-meter finals, the 800-meter championship races, the 5,000-meter finals and the 110-meter hurdles final are among the most anticipated events. The women’s long jump and men’s pole vault should also be a big draw because of the calibre of athletes competing.Must-watch championship finalsEventScheduled DayWomen's 100m FinalFridayMen's 100m FinalFridayWomen's 400m FinalSaturdayMen's 400m FinalSaturdayMen's 1,500m FinalSaturdayWomen's 1,500m FinalSaturdayWomen's 200m FinalSundayMen's 200m FinalSundayWomen's 5,000m FinalSundayMen's 5,000m FinalSundayMen's 110m Hurdles FinalSundayThe championships continue to demonstrate the depth of American athletics beyond the biggest names in the sport. With Olympic champions and world medalists in the field, the competition will be fierce and every session a chance for a breakthrough performance for young competitors looking to make a name for themselves on the national stage.The meet gives established stars Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Grant Fisher, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Chase Jackson and Hunter Woodhall another chance to cement their place among the country’s elite athletes while building momentum for future international competition, including the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Featured athletes by disciplineDisciplineLeading AthletesSprintsNoah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Christian Coleman, Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-WoodenMiddle & DistanceGrant Fisher, Nikki HiltzField EventsTara Davis-Woodhall, Chase JacksonPara AthleticsHunter Woodhall, Jaydin Blackwell, Brittni MasonThe 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships will feature four days of world-class competition with many of the biggest names in American track and field. The championships will see Olympic champions, medallists from around the world and upcoming stars take part in track, field and Para events, providing fans with the opportunity to see the best athletes in the country in action. NBC, Peacock and USATF: Full coverage.tv brings all the big moments from Icahn Stadium as national titles are determined in an action-packed weekend in New York City.