KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: SPRING SPORTS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2026 Spring State Championships.
Track & Field
Official Championship Name:
2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico NMAA State Track and Field Championships
Tickets:
Day Pass (All Ages): $16.00 (will be $20 with UNM fees: Re-Entry Allowed)
Adults: $11.00 (will be $15 with UNM fees: No Re-Entry)
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $7.00 (will be $10 with UNM fees: No Re-Entry)
*Increased ticket prices at the University of New Mexico include higher transaction fees assessed by UNM
**Tickets can be purchased using credit cards only. Advance sales are available by calling 505.925.LOBO or online at:
NMAA State Track & Field Tickets
Championship Location:
UNM Track and Field Complex
Championship Dates:
Class A-3A: May 8-9, 2026
Class 4A-5A: May 15-16, 2026
Championship Schedule:
Live Video Stream:
Championships – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Results:
Live results will be available at http://www.liverunningresults.com/
Additional Facility Information:
- The University of New Mexico will be charging $7 per vehicle for parking. Campers and RVs will be subject to additional charges.
- Concession stands will be available (credit card only). Outside food and drink are prohibited (other than one sealed bottled water).
- Fans must adhere to UNM’s CLEAR BAG POLICY Click Here For Complete Policy
- Small, collapsible umbrellas are permitted (No large golf umbrellas are allowed and no canopies or tents permitted in the stands)
- Northwest Designs Ink is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased on-site or by visiting Northwest Designs Ink Official Store.
Softball
Official Championship Name:
2026 NMAA State Softball Championships
Tickets:
Day Pass (All Ages): $17.00 (Re-Entry Allowed)
Adults: $12.00
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00 (No Re-Entry Allowed)
*Ticket prices include transaction fee
**Tickets Available Online ONLY via GoFan at http://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Championship Locations:
First Round (All Classes) at host school sites (top four seeds); first round winners advance to the double elimination bracket.
Quarterfinals & Semifinals:
Classes A/2A & 3A – Los Altos Softball Complex
Classes 4A/5A – Cleveland High School
Finals: UNM Lobo Field
Championship Dates:
May 6: Classes 1A–3A (Top 4 Seeds Host) – Play-In (Single Elimination); play-in game winners advance to the first round of the double-elimination bracket
May 8–9: Classes 4A–5A (Top 4 Seeds Host) – Play-In (Single Elimination); play-in game winners advance to the first round of the double-elimination bracket
May 13–16, 2026: Double-Elimination Bracket (Remaining Rounds)
Championship Schedule:
Live Video Stream:
Championship games – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Additional Facility Information for Los Altos and Cleveland HS Softball Complexes:
- There will not be a charge to park at the softball complex.
- Sunflower seeds or shelled nuts of any kind are prohibited.
- Outside music/portable music is prohibited.
Additional Facility Information for UNM:
- The University of New Mexico will not charge a fee to park in the lot south of the baseball/softball complex.
- Spectators must enter the facility at the entrance on the south side of the complex.
- Concession stands will be available (credit card only). Outside food and drink are prohibited (other than one sealed bottled water).
- Fans must adhere to UNM’s CLEAR BAG POLICY Click Here For Complete Policy
- Umbrellas are not permitted (Also no canopies or tents permitted in the stands)
- Sunflower seeds or shelled nuts of any kind are prohibited
- Northwest Designs Ink is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased on-site or by visiting Northwest Designs Ink Official Store.
Baseball
Official Championship Name:
2026 Nusenda Credit Union State Baseball Championships
Tickets:
Day Pass (All Ages): $17.00 (Re-Entry Allowed)
Adults: $12.00 (No Re-Entry Allowed)
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00 (No Re-Entry Allowed)
*Ticket prices include transaction fee
**Tickets Available Online ONLY via GoFan at http://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Championship Location:
Class 1A Quarterfinals & Class 2A-5A 1st Round: Host School Site (higher seed)
Quarterfinals-Semifinals (A-4A): Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex (ABQ)
Quarterfinals 5A: Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex (ABQ) & Lobo Baseball Field – University of New Mexico (ABQ)
Semifinals 5A: Lobo Baseball Field – University of New Mexico (ABQ)
ALL Finals: Lobo Baseball Field – University of New Mexico (ABQ)
Championship Dates:
Class A Quarterfinals & Class 2A First Round: May 6, 2026
Class 3A-5A First Round: May 8-9, 2026 (best of three series)
State Baseball Remaining Rounds: May 14-16, 2026
Championship Schedule:
Live Video Stream:
Championship games and select quarters/semis – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Additional Spectator Information for Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex:
- There will not be a charge to park at the complex.
- Parking is limited at the complex but additional areas are available just east of the facility at Nusenda Community Stadium. Parking on the Mesa, west of the complex, is prohibited. This is private property, and violators will be towed at the owner’s expense or issued tickets.
- Concession stands will be available (credit card only). Outside food and drink are prohibited (other than one sealed bottled water).
- Northwest Designs Ink is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased on-site or by visiting Northwest Designs Ink Official Store.
Additional Spectator Information for Lobo Baseball Field – UNM:
- The University of New Mexico will not charge a fee to park in the lot south of the baseball/softball complex.
- Spectators must enter the facility at the entrance on the north side of the complex.
- Concession stands will be available (credit card only). Outside food and drink are prohibited (other than one sealed bottled water).
- Fans must adhere to UNM’s CLEAR BAG POLICY Click Here For Complete Policy
- Umbrellas are not permitted (Also no canopies or tents permitted in the stands)
- Northwest Designs Ink is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased on-site or by visiting Northwest Designs Ink Official Store.
Golf
Official Championship Name:
2026 Nusenda Credit Union State Golf Championships presented by Realty One of New Mexico
Championship Locations:
Class A-3A – Turtleback Mountain Golf Course (Truth or Consequences, NM)
Class 4A – New Mexico Tech Golf Club (Socorro, NM)
Class 5A – New Mexico State University Golf Course (Las Cruces, NM)
Championship Dates:
May 11-12, 2026
Tennis
Official Championship Name:
2026 NMAA State Tennis Championships, presented by Corley’s Albuquerque Lincoln Volvo
Championship Locations:
Jerry Cline Tennis Center / Albuquerque Academy / Ventana Ranch Park
Championship Dates:
May 6-9, 2026
Championship Schedule:
**NOTE – The NMAA does not charge admission for the State Golf or Tennis Championships.
- Northwest Designs Ink is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased on-site or by visiting Northwest Designs Ink Official Store.
