Where to watch AAU Junior Olympics 2026: Schedule, times, channels, live streams for track and field events

Marking its landmark 60th year of competition, the AAU Junior Olympics are returning for another edition of the country's largest multi-sport event.

The AAU Junior Olympics are a major starting point for youth athletes every year, championing the next generation of international track stars. Competitors between the ages of 8 to 18 will head to Des Moines for a chance to set records and win medals.

Though track and field is the highlight, more than 20 sports will be represented at Drake University this week, from gymnastics to volleyball and even martial arts. More than 15,000 of the nation's most qualified youth athletes will be competing come Saturday. 

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics, including TV channel and streaming options for the track and field event.

How to watch AAU Junior Olympics 2026: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream: FloTrack

The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games will not be broadcast nationally. Instead, fans can stream the action live on FloTrack.

AAU Junior Olympics 2026 start time

• Date: August 1-8
• Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET

The 2026 AAU Junior Olympics track and field events will take place from Saturday, Aug. 1, to Saturday, Aug. 8, from about 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day. 

The track and field portion of competition will be held at Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines.

AAU Junior Olympics 2026 schedule

For a more detailed look at the track and field events schedule, head over to FloTrack's website.