The 2026 America East Indoor Track and Field Championships are set for February 20-21 at Boston University's indoor facility. Defending champions UAlbany enter as favorites after sweeping last year's titles, while teams like UMass Lowell, Maine, Binghamton, and UMBC prepare for the two-day competition. Events will begin at 10 a.m. each day, with streaming available on ESPN+ and America East TV.
The America East Indoor Track and Field Championships return to Boston University on February 20 and 21, 2026, bringing together men's and women's teams from across the conference. Competition starts at 10 a.m. both days at the Boston University Indoor Track and Tennis Center, with track events streamed on ESPN+ and field events like weight throw and shot put on America East TV. Live stats will be provided via Lancer Timing, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Defending champions University at Albany head into the meet with strong momentum. Last season, the UAlbany men scored 170 points to edge UMass Lowell's 135.5, securing their 18th indoor title. The women tallied 164 points, ahead of Bryant's 141.5, for their 13th championship. UAlbany athletes claimed multiple individual titles, including sweeps in the women's 60m and men's long jump, and set 41 personal records. The men's coaching staff earned Most Outstanding Coaching Staff honors, while Tooni Ogunyeye was named Most Outstanding Rookie.
Recent performances bolster UAlbany's case. On February 13, 2026, at the Crimson Open, Adaliz Hunt set a school record in the women's 60m with 7.35 seconds, surpassing Dominique Clarke's 7.38 from 2023. Jacob Smith broke the men's mile record at 4:00.88 on February 6 at the Scarlet Knights Open. Ivanna De La Cruz Flores ran the women's 800m in 1:36.43, improving on Brinesha Derrick-Bain's 2023 mark.
Other teams are also preparing. UMass Lowell's squads have competed at a high level since December, earning personal records. Maine highlights athletes like Athena Cusson and Kaleb Colson. Binghamton travels for the two-day event following recent meets at Boston and Cornell. UMBC heads north with competitors including Marie Abongwa and Weston Carr.
Historically, UAlbany's programs have dominated, combining for 70 America East titles since 2003, including 31 indoor crowns. The championships promise competitive action across sprints, jumps, throws, and distance events.
