The 2027 Big Ten Track Championships will return to Hayward Field in Eugene from May 14-16, bringing Oregon’s men’s and women’s teams home as defending outdoor conference champions. The meet also begins a compact postseason stretch that will bring the NCAA Championships back to the same venue less than four weeks later.
Key Takeaways
- The 2027 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships are scheduled for May 14-16 at Hayward Field in Eugene
- Oregon will host after winning both the men’s and women’s 2026 Big Ten outdoor team titles in Lincoln, Nebraska
- Hayward Field previously hosted the conference meet in 2025, when Oregon’s men won the team title and the women finished second
- The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships return to Hayward Field from June 9-12, 2027
- Oregon said ticket information for the Big Ten meet will be released later in fall 2026
The University of Oregon will host the 2027 Big Ten Track Championships at Hayward Field, giving the Ducks a home conference championship one season after both Oregon teams won outdoor titles on the road.
Oregon Athletics announced the hosting assignment on Aug. 27 as the Big Ten completed its 2026-27 championship rotation. The outdoor meet is scheduled for May 14-16, 2027, and will mark the second time Hayward Field has staged the event since Oregon joined the conference before the 2024-25 academic year.
The timing adds a competitive dimension to the return. Oregon’s men will enter the 2027 championship cycle as two-time defending Big Ten outdoor team champions after victories in 2025 and 2026. The women will return to Eugene as the reigning outdoor conference champions following their 2026 victory in Lincoln.
Oregon Brings Both Big Ten Titles Home
Oregon’s most recent conference results give the 2027 hosting assignment added significance. At the 2026 Big Ten Outdoor Championships, the men scored 121 points, finishing 40 points ahead of Minnesota and Nebraska, which tied for second with 81.
The Oregon women scored 110 points to win their championship. Illinois finished second with 92 points, followed by USC with 90, Washington with 88 and Nebraska with 81.
Oregon also collected five individual event titles on the men’s side and five on the women’s side during the championship weekend. The results completed a sweep of the men’s and women’s Big Ten cross country, indoor track and outdoor track team championships during the 2025-26 academic year.
That stretch followed Oregon’s first Big Ten outdoor championship at Hayward Field in May 2025. The Oregon men scored 110 points to win the conference team title, while the women finished second, eight points behind USC.
The circumstances will therefore be different when the conference returns to Eugene in 2027. Oregon will no longer be hosting its first Big Ten outdoor championship. Both programs will enter the next season carrying the most recent conference outdoor team titles, although the athletes and competitive field will continue to change before the May meet.
The championship also adds another major collegiate event to Oregon’s sports tourism calendar. The meet is based in Eugene rather than Portland, but it fits within a wider Oregon schedule that includes professional, collegiate and community sporting events across the state.
Hayward Field Gets Two Championship Meets Within Four Weeks
Hayward Field will have a short turnaround between two major collegiate championship events in 2027. The Big Ten meet ends May 16, while the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships begin June 9 at the same Eugene venue.
The NCAA postseason includes another competitive stage between those dates. The East First Round is scheduled for May 26-29 in Jacksonville, Florida, while the West First Round will take place during the same period in College Station, Texas.
That structure means athletes will not move directly from the Big Ten Championships to the NCAA finals. Qualifiers must advance through the applicable first-round competition before reaching the national championship in Eugene.
For Oregon athletes who qualify through the West First Round, the postseason could include a home conference championship, a trip to College Station and a return to Hayward Field for the NCAA Championships. Big Ten athletes from other programs would follow their respective qualifying routes before potentially returning to Eugene.
The sequence puts two separate championship meets at Hayward Field within less than four weeks. The Big Ten event will determine conference team and individual champions. The NCAA meet will decide national titles after the regional qualifying stage.
Hayward Field’s current stadium configuration was completed in 2020. The University of Oregon lists 12,650 permanent seats, with capacity expandable to nearly 25,000. The site originally opened for football in 1919 and began hosting track and field competition in 1921.
The championship fits into a broader regional running calendar that extends beyond collegiate competition. Portland’s Marathon training program is one example of organized running activity elsewhere in Oregon, while Hayward Field remains centered on major collegiate and elite track events in Eugene.
2027 Big Ten Track Championships Set a Tight Postseason Sequence
The confirmed dates give teams and spectators the basic structure of the 2027 postseason well before competition begins. The Big Ten Championships are set for Friday, May 14, through Sunday, May 16. NCAA first-round competition follows from May 26-29, with the NCAA Championships scheduled for June 9-12.
Oregon’s Aug. 27 announcement did not include a detailed daily event schedule, session times or broadcast information for the Big Ten meet. The university said ticket information will be announced later in fall 2026.
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The most recent Big Ten championship at Hayward Field also ran across three days, from May 16-18, 2025. Oregon’s men won the team championship during that meet, while Oregon freshman Diana Cherotich set a Big Ten Championships meet record of 32:00.48 in the women’s 10,000 meters.
The exact 2027 athlete entries will not be known until much closer to the championship, and roster changes will alter the competitive field before May. The venue and major postseason dates, however, are already established.
For Oregon, the 2027 Big Ten Track Championships will bring the conference outdoor title meet back to Eugene with both Duck teams holding the most recent outdoor team championships. For Hayward Field, the meet begins a postseason period that will bring conference and NCAA championship competition to the same track within four weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2027 Big Ten Track Championships?
The 2027 Big Ten Track Championships are scheduled for May 14-16, 2027. The three-day outdoor conference meet will run from Friday through Sunday.
Where will the championships be held?
The championships will take place at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. The venue previously hosted the Big Ten outdoor meet in 2025.
How did Oregon perform at the 2026 Big Ten outdoor championships?
Oregon won both team championships in Lincoln, Nebraska. The men scored 121 points, while the women scored 110, with each team also producing five individual event champions.
When will Hayward Field host the 2027 NCAA Championships?
The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships are scheduled for June 9-12, 2027, at Hayward Field. NCAA first-round competition will take place from May 26-29 before the national meet.
When will tickets for the Big Ten meet become available?
Oregon has not announced a ticket-sale date. The university said ticket information for the 2027 championship will be released later in fall 2026.
