Reigning PBC Champions Embry Riddle have been tabbed as favorites to take home both the PBC Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field titles by the league’s coaches. Embry Riddle received five first place votes on the men’s and seven first place votes on the women’s side. Flagler received one first place vote on the women’s side. Augusta and Lander each received one first place vote for the men’s.
Embry Riddle have dominated the PBC Outdoor Track and Field Championships since 2018, securing each of the past seven titles for both men and women. In 2025, the seven Eagles were selected for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships with three returning as All-Americans. Embry Riddle sees 2025 National Championship participants Mikaela Miles, Taylor Roth, Antonio Caito and Kobe Diggs return for the 2026 season, as the Eagles look to secure their eight consecutive PBC Championship.
Flagler have been tabbed to finish second in the women’s championship. The Saints secured a second-place finish at the PBC Outdoor Track & Field Championships last year following two third place finishes in the seasons prior. The Saints had three first place finishers at the championship in 2025. On the men’s side, the Saints have been picked to finish third. The Saints have placed second in each of the two previous seasons. Flagler had four first place finishers at the PBC Championship in 2025.
Augusta have been tabbed second place finishers for the men’s and third for the women’s championship. The Jaguars finished third in both the men’s and women’s championship last season. The Jaguars had three first place finishers for the men and one first place finisher for the women at the championship in 2025.
| 2025-26 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Preseason Coaches’ Poll |
| Rank |
Team |
Points |
| 1. |
Embry Riddle (5) |
35 |
| 2. |
Augusta (1) |
28 |
| 3. |
Flagler |
26 |
| 4. |
USC Beaufort |
16 |
| 4. |
Columbus State |
16 |
| 6. |
Clayton State |
13 |
| 6. |
Lander (1) |
13 |
| 2025-26 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Preseason Coaches’ Poll |
| Rank |
Team |
Points |
| 1. |
Embry Riddle (7) |
46 |
| 2. |
Flagler (1) |
42 |
| 3. |
Augusta |
39 |
| 4. |
Clayton State |
26 |
| 5. |
Columbus State |
23 |
| 6. |
Lander |
21 |
| 7. |
North Georgia |
16 |
| 8. |
USC Beaufort |
11 |