What To Watch On Day 3 Of The 2025 Penn Relays And How To Do It

If you’re going to watch one day of the 2025 Penn Relays presented by Toyota, the final day of action might be there way to go. Here’s why.

Apr 26, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro

What To Watch On Day 3 Of The 2025 Penn Relays And How To Do It

Honestly, you really can’t go wrong anytime you turn on the 2025 Penn Relays presented by Toyota, but if you’re looking for the most diverse and most intense day of action, if probably will be the final day of competition Saturday.

Day 3 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia might as well be called Championship Saturday, as dozens of champions will be determined across the high school, college and Olympic Development categories.

And, to go along with the foundation of the Penn Relays, the day will be highlighted by two dozen relay events, culminating in the High School Girls 4x400m Championship of America to close out the weekend.

The meet is taking place at from April 24-26, and all of the action will be broadcast live on FloTrack.

One of the best aspects of Saturday’s variety of events is getting to see such a wide range of talent, from the high school superstars aiming to be the stars of tomorrow to the Olympic Development athletes setting their sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Of course, there are the athletic unicorns like teen sensation Quincy Wilson who starred at the Penn Relays in 2024 and then became the youngest athlete to compete in a track and field event at the Olympics.

The day will be long – almost 12 hours, beginning at 7 a.m. Eastern – and the loaded itinerary will be nonstop. The full schedule for Day 3 at the 2025 Penn Relays is below.

Who will steal the spotlight this weekend in Philadelphia?

The 2025 Penn Relays is the 129th edition of the event, which now welcomes more than 15,000 athletes (high school, college, Special Olympics, professional/elite and Masters) and more than 100,000 spectators.

Catch all the action live on FloTrack and check back often for advance coverage, breaking news, results, highlights and more.

How To Watch The 2025 Penn Relays

The 2025 Penn Relays is taking place April 24-26 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

For those in the United States, live coverage is being provided by FloTrack, starting at 9 a.m. Eastern on April 24 and April 25. The action will start at 7 a.m. EDT on April 26.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR U.S. VIEWERS:

On Saturday, April 26, between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Eastern, the 129th Penn Relays can be seen on CBS SPORTS NETWORK.

FloTrack will resume its live coverage at 3 p.m. EDT. All replays will be available after the event is concluded.

For the entire the weekend, FloTrack will be your one-stop shop for breaking news, highlights, results and more, so make sure top pop open that extra tab.

2025 Penn Relays presented by Toyota

High School Action At The 2025 Penn Relays

At the high school level, there are some athletes who already have made names for themselves. Otherwise, there are certain programs known for continued success, and we keep our eyes on them.

As mentioned above, 17-year-old Quincy Wilson and his Bullis School team from Maryland easily make the list.

Teams and athletes from Jamaica also have made their presence known at the Penn Relays over the years, and they’ll once again be among the athletes to watch.

Philadelphia-area teams also get the chance to showcase their skills at America’s oldest track and field competition.

But you just never know when the next superstar is going to emerge, so you might as well not skip a minute of the event!

Collegiate Athletes At The 2025 Penn Relays

Few things in sports match the intensity and passion of those who follow college sports, and that’s no different at the Penn Relays.

Dozens of colleges will be represented at the Penn Relays in 2025, and the stands no doubt will be overflowing with supporters repping their favorite team colors.

We’re a few weeks past crowning collegiate national champions in indoor track, and we’re quickly headed toward seeing who will dominate the outdoor season.

In the meantime, with Franklin Field as the backdrop, the Penn Relays offers a look at who’s crushing the outdoor season and who still has some work to do.

Olympic Development Events At The 2025 Penn Relays

We’re almost a year removed from the unforgettable 2024 Paris Olympics, and with top-tier professional circuits getting underway – such as the Wanda Diamond League – many of the world’s top athletes are, or soon will be, back in action.

The Olympic Development races at the Penn Relays always draw a lot of attention because it’s another opportunity to see the best, and fastest, competitors on the planet work their magic.

Among the OD events expected to turn heads will be the OD Men’s 600m Elite, the OD Men’s Benjamin Franklin Mile, OD Women’s 400m Elite, OD Women’s 800m Elite, a variety of field events and more.

Easy Reading About The Penn Relays

There is a lot happening all at once during the three days of competition at the Penn Relays.

As you take in all the excitement, here are some must-read articles written to help viewers understand some of the background and storylines as the weekend unfolds.

Schedule For Day 3 Of The 2025 Penn Relays

Here is the schedule for the final day of action at the 2025 Penn Relays. The schedule is subject to change.

All Times Eastern

Saturday, April 26 (Toyota Day) – Day 3

Morning Session

7 a.m.: High School Girls 5k Race Walk
7:30 a.m.: Men’s 5k Race Walk
8 a.m.: Women’s 5k Race Walk
8:30 a.m.: High School Girls 4x400m (heats)

Afternoon Session

12:40 p.m.: College Women’s 4x1500m Championship of America
1:05 p.m.: College Men’s 4xMile Championship of America

World Athletics Continental Tour Silver

1:30 p.m.: Olympic Development Women’s 1500m
1:37 p.m.: Olympic Development Benjamin Franklin Men’s Mile
1:45 p.m.: College Women’s 4x100m Championship of America
1:50 p.m.: College Men’s 4x100m Championship of America
1:55 p.m.: Olympic Development Women’s 400m
2 p.m.: Olympic Development Men’s 400m
2:05 p.m.: College Women’s 4x800m Championship of America
2:18 p.m.: College Men’s 4x800m Championship of America
2:30 p.m.: Olympic Development Women’s 800m
2:35 p.m.: Olympic Development Men’s 800m
2:40 p.m.: College Women’s 4x400m Championship of America
2:45 p.m.: College Men’s 4x400m Championship of America
2:50 p.m.: Olympic Development Women’s 600m
2:55 p.m.: Olympic Development Men’s 600m
3:00 p.m.: Acknowledgment Ceremony
3:20 p.m.: College Women’s 100m Hurdles Championship
3:25 p.m.: College Men’s 110m Hurdles Championship
3:30 p.m.: College Women’s 100m Championship
3:35 p.m.: College Men’s 100m Championship
3:40 p.m.: Master’s 100m (Over 75 years)
3:45 p.m.: High School Girls 4x100m Championship of America
3:50 p.m.: College Women’s 4x100m Final
3:55 p.m.: College Men’s 4x100m Final
4:00 p.m.: College Women’s 4x100m Eastern Final
4:05 p.m.: College Men’s 4x100m Eastern Final
4:10 p.m.: Open Women’s 4x100m Final
4:15 p.m.: Open Men’s 4x100m Final
4:20 p.m.: High School Girls 4x100m Northeastern Final
4:25 p.m.: High School Girls 4x100m National Final
4:30 p.m.: High School Girls 4x100m International Final
4:35 p.m.: High School Girls 4x800m Championship of America
4:45 p.m.: College Women’s 4x800m
4:55 p.m.: College Men’s 4x800m
5:05 p.m.: College Women’s 4x400m Final
5:10 p.m.: College Men’s 4x400m Final
5:15 p.m.: College Women’s 4x400m Eastern Final
5:20 p.m.: College Men’s 4x400m Eastern Final
5:25 p.m.: Open Women’s 4x400m Final
5:30 p.m.: Open Men’s 4x400m Final
5:40 p.m.: High School Girls 4x400m Philadelphia Area Final
5:45 p.m.: High School Girls 4x400m Championship of America

Field Events

Morning Session

9:30 a.m.: College Women’s Discus Championship
11 a.m.: College Women’s High Jump Championship
11 a.m.: College Men’s High Jump Championship
11 a.m.: College Women’s Long Jump Championship
11 a.m.: College Men’s Long Jump Championship
11:30 a.m.: College Men’s Discus Championship
11:30 a.m.: College Men’s Pole Vault Championship

Afternoon Session

12:30 p.m.: College Women’s Shot Put Championship
1:30 p.m.: College Women’s Javelin Championship
1:30 p.m.: Olympic Development Men’s High Jump
1:30 p.m.: Olympic Development Women’s High Jump
1:30 p.m.: Olympic Development Women’s Triple Jump
1:30 p.m.: Olympic Development Men’s Triple Jump
2:30 p.m.: College Men’s Shot Put Championship
3:30 p.m.: College Men’s Javelin Championship
2:30 p.m.: College Women’s Pole Vault Championship
3:30 p.m.: College Women’s Triple Jump Championship
3:30 p.m.: College Men’s Triple Jump Championship

Read more about the complete schedule for the 2025 Penn Relays, and see what else there is to look forward to from Franklin Field – Penn Relays 2025 Schedule: Here's Everything To Know

Results For The 2025 Penn Relays

Results and coverage of the 2025 Penn Relays are available here.

When Is The 2025 Penn Relays?

The 129th annual Penn Relays will be a three-day event from April 24-26, 2025.
The event is held annually at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
The inaugural edition of the Penn Relays was held in 1895.

How Does The Penn Relays Work?

The Penn Relays has grown into a three-day track and field event comprising various relay races, such as 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800, along with all of the other fan-favorite track and field competitions.
Many heat, hurdle and long-distance races round out the track portion of the event.
Field events include shot put, discus, javelin, long jump, high jump, triple jump and pole vault.
All winning teams are rewarded with a Penn Relays Wheel.

About Franklin Field

Franklin Field is known primarily as the home of the University of Pennsylvania football team and the annual Penn Relays. It is named after the school’s founder and historical figure Benjamin Franklin.

The histories of Franklin Field and the Penn Relays are one in the same, as both saw their beginnings in 1895.

The facility was dedicated in April 1895 and immediately gained famed for being the first stadium in the country with a scoreboard. The same day (April 20) marked the first running of the Penn Relays, attracting a crowd of 5,000.

The first time the Penn Quakers took the field for a football game was Oct. 1, 1895, and the day ended with a 40-0 victory over Swarthmore.

A lesser-known fact is that Franklin Field also was the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles from 1958-1970.

Franklin Field also has welcomed baseball, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, sprint football, gymnastics, military training and events, speakers, concerts, graduations, conventions, and more.

FloTrack Is The Streaming Home For Many Track And Field Meets Each Year

Don’t miss all the track and field season action streaming on FloTrack. Check out the FloTrack schedule for more events.

Don’t Miss A Second Of The 2025 Diamond League

This year, the Diamond League is streaming live on FloTrack and the FloSports app, and FloTrack is giving fans more Diamond League access than ever before.

For the first time, the Diamond League is streaming to fans all the feeds, not just the traditional world feed.

Fans will have uninterrupted coverage for every throw, leap and run during the meets, as well as the traditional broadcast.

FloTrack Archived Footage

Video footage from each event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloTrack subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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