Battle on the Bayou 2026

View the info - results, entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 Battle on the Bayou.

The 2026 Battle on the Bayou returns to Bernie Moore Track Stadium on April 3–4, bringing together one of the strongest collegiate fields of the early outdoor season. Hosted by LSU, the two-day meet has become a key fixture on the NCAA calendar, drawing top programs from across the SEC and beyond for high-level competition in Baton Rouge.

The meet features a full schedule of track and field events, with Friday’s program beginning with field events and evening track races, followed by a packed Saturday session that includes sprints, hurdles, middle-distance races, relays, and all major field disciplines. Known for its competitive depth, the Battle on the Bayou consistently produces fast times and marks as athletes look to build momentum early in the season.

With powerhouse teams such as LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Alabama, and others in the field, the meet offers a preview of conference-level intensity and national-caliber matchups. Positioned at a crucial point in the outdoor campaign, the Battle on the Bayou provides athletes with an important opportunity to test fitness, secure qualifying standards, and sharpen race readiness ahead of the major April invitationals.

Friday Schedule

• 10:30 AM – Women’s Hammer Throw
• 12:30 PM – Men’s Hammer Throw
• 2:00 PM – Women’s Pole Vault
• 3:00 PM – Men’s Javelin Throw
• 4:15 PM – Women’s Javelin Throw
• 4:45 PM – Men’s Pole Vault
• 5:00 PM – Women’s Long Jump
• 5:00 PM – Men’s Long Jump
• 5:30 PM – Women’s 400m Hurdles
• 5:40 PM – Men’s 400m Hurdles
• 5:50 PM – Women’s 200m
• 6:10 PM – Men’s 200m
• 6:30 PM – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase
• 6:45 PM – Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
• 7:00 PM – Women’s 1500m
• 7:15 PM – Men’s 1500m
• 7:30 PM – Women’s 5000m
• 7:50 PM – Men’s 5000m

Saturday Schedule

• 10:30 AM – Women’s Discus
• 10:30 AM – Men’s Shot Put
• 11:00 AM – Women’s High Jump
• 12:00 PM – Women’s Triple Jump
• 12:00 PM – Men’s Triple Jump
• 12:00 PM – Women’s 4×100m Relay
• 12:10 PM – Men’s 4×100m Relay
• 12:20 PM – Women’s 800m
• 12:30 PM – Men’s Discus
• 12:30 PM – Women’s Shot Put
• 12:35 PM – Men’s 800m
• 12:45 PM – Men’s High Jump
• 12:50 PM – Women’s 100m Hurdles
• 1:00 PM – Men’s 110m Hurdles
• 1:10 PM – Women’s 400m
• 1:25 PM – Men’s 400m
• 1:45 PM – Women’s 100m (Olympic Development)
• 1:50 PM – Women’s 100m
• 2:05 PM – Men’s 100m (Olympic Development)
• 2:10 PM – Men’s 100m
• 2:20 PM – Women’s 4×400m Relay
• 2:35 PM – Men’s 4×400m Relay