Here’s what parents, coaches and track fans need to know about the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, August 1-8.
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On-Site in Des Moines? Don’t Miss a Second of the Action!
Even if you’re sitting in the stands at Drake Stadium, it’s impossible to catch every angle, photo finish, or field event attempt. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
On-Demand Replays: Every single track heat and field event will be archived and available for on-demand viewing shortly after conclusion of each event, every day. You can pull up the FloSports app right from your seat to relive your athlete’s big moment.
Deep Historical Archive: A FloTrack subscription doesn't just give you this week's action. You gain instant access to every AAU Junior Olympic Games archive spanning from 2017 through 2026, allowing you to look back at years of historic performances.
What Does My FloTrack Subscription Get Me?
Subscribing to FloTrack unlocks the ultimate track and field viewing experience. Here is exactly what is included with your account:
Complete Live Coverage: Live access to every single heat, flight, and running event at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Multi-Platform Streaming: Watch on your desktop, laptop, or download the FloSports app to watch on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV.
Full FloSports Network Access: Your subscription doesn't just cover track, it unlocks premium content, live events, and documentaries across the entire FloSports network (including FloWrestling, FloCheer, FloGrappling, and more).
How long do I have to watch? As long as your subscription is active, you have 24/7 unlimited access to the live streams, event replays, and historical archives. You can cancel or change your subscription settings at any time through your account dashboard.
AAU Junior Olympic Games Previews & Results
Access pre-event coverage at FloTrack.com and MileSplit.com. Be sure to also check out Track-ish’s coverage.
Once the event kicks off on August 1 at 9:00 AM ET, catch every event on our live stream. Every heat will be archived and available for view once the event concludes. Results will be posted on FloTrack.com.
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Which Track and Field Legends Started at the AAU Junior Olympic Games?
The AAU Junior Olympic Games have long been the ultimate proving ground for the world's greatest athletes. Before they were breaking world records and winning gold medals on the global stage, some of track and field's biggest superstars were competing right where your athlete is standing this week.
A few of the legendary alumni who started their journeys here include:
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Sha'Carri Richardson: Long before dominating the world stage, these historic sprinters were electrifying the crowds as teenagers at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Grant Holloway & Noah Lyles: You can trace the championship form of these hurdle and sprint phenoms directly back to their early AAU performances.
Athing Mu: The mid-distance star's breakout youth performances clearly foreshadowed her future Olympic gold.
All-Time Icons: Legendary figures like Carl Lewis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee also began their historic athletic journeys at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Watch the Archives: Want to see the exact moments these legends were born? Click here to explore the AAU Junior Olympic Games Video Archives and read our deep-dive on AAU Junior Olympic Games' Greatest Alumni.
2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Location
Venue: Drake University - Drake Stadium, 2719 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Packet Pick Up Location: Shivers Basketball Practice Facility - 2719 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Packet Pick Up Schedule: Starting July 31, 2026 | Check-In Hours & Info
2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Schedule
PRO TIP: All events will be run in the order listed on the schedule. This can mean some changes to the times of each event or heat. If there is a revision to the schedule, this will be at Athlete Check-in. Tune into the live stream early so you don't miss your athlete's event. Check the schedule ahead of time too on FloTrack!
A detailed 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games schedule including event and division information can be found here.
Saturday, August 1
- Multi-Events and Racewalk 8 AM - 2 PM CT
Sunday, August 2
- Multi-Events and Racewalk 8 AM - 3 PM CT
Monday, August 3
- Track 8 AM - 2 PM CT
- Field 8 AM - 3 PM CT
Tuesday, August 4
- Track 8 AM - 2 PM CT
- Field 8 AM - 3 PM CT
Wednesday, August 5
- Track 8 AM - 3:30 PM CT
- Field 8 AM - 3 PM CT
Thursday, August 6
- Track 8 AM - 1:00 PM CT
- Field 8 AM - 3 PM CT’
Friday, August 7
- Track 8 AM - 1:30 PM CT
- Field 8 AM - 3 PM CT
Saturday, August 8
- Track 8 AM - 3:00 PM CT
- Field 8 AM - 12 PM CT
How To Watch the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics
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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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