What to know ahead of the 2026 PIAA track and field championships

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May 19, 2026 - 09:23

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What to know ahead of the 2026 PIAA track and field championships

The 2026 Pennsylvania high school track and field season is coming to an end this week with the 101st running of the PIAA track and field state championship meet.

Throughout the course of the two-day meet, the best athletes from across the state will aim to reach the podium and win PIAA state gold.

With the meet quickly approaching, here is what you need to know about this year’s championship.

When is the 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships?

The 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships will take place on May 22-23 at Seth Grove Stadium on the campus of Shippensburg University.

What is the event schedule for the 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships?

Friday, May 22

2A Boys: 1,600-meter run, 9 a.m.
2A Girls: 1,600-meter run, 9 a.m.
3A Boys: 1,600-meter run, 9 a.m.
3A Girls: 1,600-meter run, 9 a.m.
2A Girls: Discus throw, 9 a.m.
2A Boys: Long jump, 9 a.m.
2A Girls: High jump, 9 a.m.
2A Boys: Javelin throw, 9 a.m.
3A Boys: Triple jump, 9 a.m.
3A Girls: Pole vault, 9 a.m.
3A Girls: Shot put. 9 a.m.
2A Boys: 100-meter dash prelims, 10 a.m.
2A Girls: 100-meter dash prelims, 10 a.m.
3A Boys: 100-meter dash prelims, 10 a.m.
3A Girls: 100-meter dash prelims, 10 a.m.
2A Girls: 100-meter hurdles prelims, 10:45 a.m.
3A Girls: 100-meter hurdles prelims, 10:45 a.m.
2A Boys: 110-meter hurdles prelims, 11 a.m.
3A Boys: 110-meter hurdles prelims, 11 a.m.
2A Boys: 4x100-meter relay prelims, Noon
2A Girls: 4x100-meter relay prelims, Noon
3A Boys: 4x100-meter relay prelims, Noon
3A Girls: 4x100-meter relay prelims, Noon
2A Boys: High jump, 12:30 p.m.
2A Boys: Pole vault, 12:30 p.m.
3A Boys: Pole vault, 12:30 p.m.
2A Boys: Discus throw, 12:30 p.m.
2A Girls: Javelin throw, 12:30 p.m.
2A Girls: Long jump, 12:30 p.m.
3A Boys: Shot put, 12:30 p.m.
3A Girls: Triple jump, 12:30 p.m.
2A Boys: 400-meter dash prelims, 1:30 p.m.
2A Girls: 400-meter dash prelims, 1:30 p.m.
3A Boys: 400-meter dash prelims, 1:30 p.m.
3A Girls: 400-meter dash prelims, 1:30 p.m.
2A Boys: 300-meter hurdles prelims, 2:30 p.m.
2A Girls: 300-meter hurdles prelims, 2:30 p.m.
3A Boys: 300-meter hurdles prelims, 2:30 p.m.
3A Girls: 300-meter hurdles prelims, 2:30 p.m.
2A Boys: 200-meter dash prelims, 3 p.m.
2A Girls: 200-meter dash prelims, 3 p.m.
3A Boys: 200-meter dash prelims, 3 p.m.
3A Girls: 200-meter dash prelims, 3 p.m.
2A Boys: 4x400-meter relay prelims, 3:30 p.m.
2A Girls: 4x400-meter relay prelims, 3:30 p.m.
3A Boys: 4x400-meter relay prelims, 3:30 p.m.
3A Girls: 4x400-meter relay prelims, 3:30 p.m.

Quaker Valley's Jonah Montagnese, second from right, competes in the 2A 1600m run during the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University on Friday, May 23, 2025. Montagnese won gold in the 1600 (4:11.06), fourth in the 3200 (9:10.57) and sixth in the 800 (1:57.82).

Saturday, May 23

2A Boys: Triple jump, 9 a.m.
2A Girls: Pole vault 9 a.m.
2A Girls: Shot put 9 a.m.
3A Girls: Discus throw, 9 a.m.
2A Girls: 3,200-meter run, 9 a.m.
2A Boys: 3,200-meter run, 9 a.m.
3A Boys: 3,200-meter run, 9 a.m.
3A Girls: 3,200-meter run, 9 a.m.
3A Boys: Long jump, 9 a.m.
3A Boys: Javelin throw, 9 a.m.
3A Girls: High jump, 9 a.m.
2A Boys: 4x800-meter relay, 11 a.m.
2A Girls: 4x800-meter relay, 11 a.m.
3A Boys: 4x800-meter relay, 11 a.m.
3A Girls: 4x800-meter relay, 11 a.m.
2A Boys: Shot put, 12:30 p.m.
2A Girls: Triple jump, 12:30 p.m.
3A Boys: High jump, 12:30 p.m.
3A Boys: Discus Throw, 12:30 p.m.
3A Girls: Long jump, 12:30 p.m.
3A Girls: Javelin throw, 12:30 p.m.
2A Boys: 800-meter run, 2:25 p.m.
2A Girls: 800-meter run, 2:25 p.m.
3A Boys: 800-meter run, 2:25 p.m.
3A Girls: 800-meter run, 2:25 p.m.

Ellwood City's Lucas Bleakney runs the boys 2A 4x800-meter relay at the 2026 WPIAL track and field championships, Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the William C. Lennox Track in Slippery Rock, Pa.

How can I watch the 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships?

The 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships will be broadcast on PCN cable TV in Pennsylvania. The meet will also be streamed on PCN Select.

How can I purchase tickets to the 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships?

Tickets for the 2026 PIAA high school track and field championships are on sale through Hometown Ticketing. Presale tickets for Friday and Saturday are on sale until the first day of the championships at a discounted rate.

This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: PIAA track and field state title meet schedule, tickets TV coverage