The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix 2026 is one of the premier early-season meets on the track and field calendar, set to energize fans worldwide with a field featuring multiple Olympic and world medalists. Among the marquee attractions is eight-time world champion Noah Lyles, who is slated to compete in the Jesse Loubier Memorial men’s 300m, one of the meet’s most anticipated events.
Lyles enters the race, making his second appearance of the season, having opened his campaign with a commanding 32.60s win over 300m at last week’s Jimmy Carnes Invitational. In Boston, the path to victory, however, will be far from straightforward for the 28-year-old as he is expected to face stiff competition from rival Trayvon Bromell, 400m specialist Vernon Norwood, and former world indoor champion Jereem Richards.
Some More Athletes to Watch Out For at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
Beyond the men’s 300m, the meet features a loaded field across many events, including the men’s 600m, 2000m, and 60m hurdles, along with the women’s long jump and 3000m, among others. One of the standout matchups is expected in the men’s 600m, where the reigning 800m indoor world champion, Bryce Hoppel, is set to line up against the reigning U.S. outdoor 800m champion, Donavan Brazier.
Additionally, the men’s 60m hurdles is set to feature a deep field, with Trey Cunningham, Dylan Beard, Jamal Britt, and Daniel Roberts among those facing 110m hurdles world champion Cordell Tinch. Meanwhile, Quincy Wilson, the high school standout and Paris Olympics 4x400m relay gold medalist, will line up in the men’s 400m.
Grant Fisher, Hobbs Kessler, and Jake Wightman are some of the prominent names who will be in action in the men’s 2000m.
In the women’s long jump, heptathlon world champion Anna Hall is slated to compete against specialists Claire Bryant, Jasmine Moore, and Monae Nichols. Meanwhile, the women’s 3000m will bring together a strong lineup featuring Jessica Hull, Elle St. Pierre, Emily Mackay, and Hannah Nuttall.
Where To Watch and Live Stream Details for the Event?
NBC and Peacock will carry live coverage of the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix from Boston on Saturday, from 2:30-4:30 PM ET.
Complete Schedule for Event (All Timings are in EST)
Below is the complete schedule for the indoor event featuring international standouts.
- 12:15 PM – Men’s Triple Jump
- 1:00 PM – Women’s Masters Mile
- 1:20 PM – Youth 4x200m Relay
- 1:30 PM – Men’s Masters Mile
- 1:40 PM – Women’s 800m
- 1:50 PM – Junior Girls’ International Mile
- 1:55 PM – Women’s Long Jump
- 2:00 PM – Junior Boys’ International Mile
- 2:12 PM – Men’s 3000m
- 2:33 PM – Women’s 60m Hurdles
- 2:41 PM – Men’s 60m Hurdles
- 2:49 PM – Men’s 600m
- 2:59 PM – Women’s 1500m
- 3:13 PM – Men’s 400m
- 3:20 PM – Women’s 60m
- 3:28 PM – Men’s 60m
- 3:37 PM – Women’s 400m
- 3:45 PM – New Balance Men’s 2000m
- 3:57 PM – New Balance Women’s 3000m
- 4:13 PM – Viva Tequila Seltzer Men’s 800m
- 4:23 PM – Jesse Loubier Memorial Men’s 300m
