2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships Kick Off This Week in Eugene

EUGENE, Oregon — The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships will begin on Wednesday, June 11, at Hayward Field. This event is a highlight of U.S. collegiate athletics, showcasing top athletes from around the country. It will run until Saturday, June 14, with competitions featuring both men’s and women’s divisions.

Hayward Field, known for its legacy in track and field, has previously hosted important events like the USATF Championships and the 2022 World Athletics Championships. This venue, part of the University of Oregon, is recognized for launching the careers of many athletes. For instance, Louie Hinchliffe, who won the men’s 100m last year, is now heading to the Olympics.

This year’s event features Johanna Duplantis, a pole vaulter from LSU, who follows a remarkable family legacy in the sport. She is the fourth member of the Duplantis family to compete at the NCAA level, joining her father and brothers who have also achieved success in pole vaulting.

Broadcasting live on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, fans will have plenty of opportunities to watch the action. Livestreams will also be available, ensuring that everyone can experience this championship event.

The schedule includes men’s competitions on Wednesday and Friday, with women’s events set for Thursday and Saturday. Athletes like Jordan Anthony and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu have been highlighted as top contenders in the men’s 100 meters, while Doris Lemngole aims to defend her steeplechase title.

As the countdown begins, anticipation builds for athletes striving for personal bests and national titles in Eugene