The NEWMAC Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Championships return in 2026 for a jam-packed weekend of competition on Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th, hosted by The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

On the men's side, WPI will look to defend its 2025 title. Babson, MIT, Springfield, Coast Guard, and Wheaton will also vie for the crown. 

The MIT women won their 16th NEWMAC title last season and will battle Babson, Mount Holyoke, Salve Regina, Smith, Springfield, Coast Guard, Wellesley, Wheaton, and WPI for the title. 

Ticket Information

Tickets for NEWMAC championship events can be purchased through the NEWMAC box office. The NEWMAC encourages fans to purchase their mobile tickets in advance of the event to streamline the entry process on game day. Spectators may purchase mobile tickets on site, but no cash option will be available. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission. Children 12 and under and NEWMAC students with a valid institutional ID are free and do not need to purchase a mobile ticket. Once a matchup is confirmed following each round of the championship, the tickets will become available.

For those looking to stay in the area, the NEWMAC is partnering with two nearby hotels. 

NEWMAC Partner Hotel Information: 

Spark by Hilton, 55 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT 06355      

Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355

About the NEWMAC

The NEWMAC is an association of 13 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Saint Anselm College (beginning reclassification process with NCAA in 2027-28), Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 21 sports.