Where to watch Prefontaine Classic 2026: Full schedule, TV channel, live stream for track and field meet

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An annual summertime special, the Prefontaine Classic is back in Eugene, Oregon, over Fourth of July weekend.

Named after legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine, the Classic is the nation's premier track and field meet, drawing the most elite athletes to Hayward Field since 1975. This meet is steeped in history, and became a founding stop of the Diamond League circuit in 2010.

For the 51st edition of the meet, fans can expect to see appearances from Olympic gold medalists Sha'Carri Richardson, Rai Benjamin, Letsile Tebogo, Cole Hocker, Masai Russell, Faith Kipyegon and more.

You won't want to miss this.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, including TV channel and streaming options for the track and field meet.

Where to watch Prefontaine Classic 2026: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: NBC, NBCSN
Live stream: Peacock, YouTube TV

The 2026 Prefontaine Classic will air on NBC and Peacock. Peacock's coverage will also be on NBCSN, which is available via YouTube TV and other providers. See the full schedule below.

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France and more.

Prefontaine Classic start time 2026

Date: Friday, July 3 - Saturday, July 4
Time: 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. | 3-6 p.m. ET

The 2026 Prefontaine Classic will take begin on Friday, July 3, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET. Saturday's competition will continue from 3-6 p.m. ET. The meet will be held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon.

Prefontaine Classic 2026 schedule

Here's a look at the detailed event schedule.

Friday, July 3

Time (ET)	Event	Watch
9 p.m.	Men's Hammer Throw	N/A
10:55 p.m.	National Anthem	N/A
11 p.m.	Women's Pole Vault	N/A
11:03 p.m.	100m Mixed Community Wheelchair	N/A
11:07 p.m.	Women's Discus Throw	N/A
11:10 p.m.	Youth Girls 1500m	N/A
11:22 p.m.	Youth Boys 1500m	N/A
11:37 p.m.	Women's 400m	Peacock, NBCSN via YouTube TV
11:45 p.m.	Women's 1500m	Peacock, NBCSN
11:56 p.m.	Men's Mile	Peacock, NBCSN
12:07 a.m.	Men's 800m	Peacock, NBCSN
12:16 a.m.	Men's 2 Miles	Peacock, NBCSN

Saturday, July 4

Time (ET)	Event	Watch
3 p.m.	Women's Hammer Throw	N/A
3:25 p.m.	National Anthem	N/A
3:30 p.m.	Women's Shot Put	N/A
3:32 p.m.	Women's 100m (Heats)	N/A
3:47 p.m.	Women's Para 100m (Mixed Class)	N/A
3:50 p.m.	Men's Discus Throw	N/A
3:55 p.m.	Men's Para 100m (Mixed Class)	N/A
4:04 p.m.	Men's 400m	Peacock, NBCSN via YouTube TV
4:12 p.m.	Men's 110m Hurdles	Peacock, NBCSN
4:20 p.m.	Women's 2 Miles	Peacock, NBCSN
4:33 p.m.	Women's Long Jump	Peacock, NBCSN
4:37 p.m.	Men's 100m	Peacock, NBCSN
4:45 p.m.	Women's 3000m Steeplechase	Peacock, NBCSN
4:57 p.m.	Men's Shot Put	Peacock, NBCSN
5:04 p.m.	Women's 100m Hurdles	NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV
5:11 p.m.	Women's Mutola 800m	NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV
5:21 p.m.	Men's 200m	NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV
5:29 p.m.	Women's 100m (Final)	NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV
5:37 p.m.	Women's Mile	NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV
5:50 p.m.	Men's Bowerman Mile	NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV