University of Oregon evacuates Hayward Field due to bomb threat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Hayward Field at the University of Oregon was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon following a bomb threat made by phone. The incident occurred a day before the NCAA Track and Field championships, scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Athletes practicing at the venue were evacuated, and a news conference was canceled as law enforcement responded to the situation. It remains unclear if the threat is connected to the upcoming championships, which are set to run through Saturday.
- •Bomb threat made at Hayward Field on June 9
- •NCAA Track and Field championships start June 10
- •Evacuation involved athletes practicing at the stadium
- •News conference scheduled for Tuesday was canceled
- •Law enforcement is investigating the threat
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — University of Oregon's Hayward Field evacuated following bomb threat
"The track and field stadium at the University of Oregon was evacuated following a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon, a day before the venue is to begin hosting the NCAA's outdoor championships. Athletes who were practicing at Hayward Field at the time were evacuated and a news conference scheduled for Tuesday afternoon was canceled. The NCAA Track and Field championships are scheduled to begin Wednesday at Hayward and run through Saturday.
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