Guide
Where to Watch Live Track and Field in 2026
Live track and field broadcasting is fragmented across half a dozen services depending on the event, the meet promoter, and where you live. This guide consolidates the main 2026 broadcasters and where to find the biggest meets of the year, from Diamond League to the World Athletics Championships.
Primary broadcasters
- FloTrack
NCAA championships, indoor circuit, US road and track meets, exclusive pro distance events.
Subscription (FloPRO).
- World Athletics (YouTube + WA TV)
Diamond League replays, Continental Tour, World Athletics Championships highlights and select live windows.
Free with World Athletics account; premium tier for full live Diamond League outside broadcast markets.
- Citius Mag
Post-race interviews, analysis, On Track Fest, live shows around championships.
Free on YouTube.
- NBC Sports / Peacock
US Olympic Trials, USATF Outdoor Championships, New York City Marathon, select Diamond League stops.
Peacock subscription (US).
- ESPN+
NCAA track & field and cross country championships in the US.
ESPN+ subscription.
Major 2026 events at a glance
| Event | Window | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Athletics Indoor Tour | Jan – Feb 2026 | World Athletics, FloTrack |
| World Athletics Indoor Championships | Mar 2026 | World Athletics, NBC/Peacock (US) |
| Diamond League season opener | May 2026 | World Athletics, NBC/Peacock (US) |
| NCAA Outdoor Championships | Jun 2026 | ESPN+ |
| USATF Outdoor Championships | Jul 2026 | NBC/Peacock (US) |
| European Athletics Championships | Aug 2026 | EBU broadcasters, World Athletics |
| Diamond League Final | Sep 2026 | World Athletics, NBC/Peacock (US) |
Live streams on the homepage
RunningNews.live continuously monitors FloTrack, World Athletics, and Citius Mag for active live broadcasts. When a live stream goes on air, it pins to the left of the video banner with a red LIVE badge — so the fastest way to know whether a meet is streaming right now is just to check the homepage.