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Louisville, Ky. (October 17, 2024) - The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced that the University of Louisville track and field program will host the 2025 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships from Saturday, March 1, 2025 to Monday, March 3, 2025 at the state-of-the-art Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

"To be able to host the 2025 ACC Indoor Championships is a testament to both the university and the city of Louisville's ability to host championship-level events, “ said University of Louisville Director of Track & Field Coach Joe Franklin. “The opportunity to compete in front of a home crowd at a world-class facility like the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center will be an incredible boost for our students as they compete at the highest level."

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D., expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Louisville in an earlier press release, stating, “It will be terrific to be back in Louisville for the 2025 ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships and we appreciate the entire city and the University of Louisville for hosting this important event,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. “The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center was an outstanding host for the 2023 event, and we know they will provide an outstanding experience for our student-athletes, coaches and teams.”

This prestigious championship marks the ACC’s return to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, which previously hosted the Indoor Track & Field Championships for the first time in 2023.

The facility, renowned for its exceptional design, features one of only nine hydraulically banked indoor tracks in the United States and one of 17 globally. Designed by the acclaimed Mondo and Kiefer, who have created tracks for the last ten Olympic Games, this facility boasts the fastest indoor track surface, making it a premier venue for top-tier athletic competition. The center accommodates nearly 2,800 grandstand seats along the west side and over 1,200 additional bleacher seats on the east side of the track.

All fifteen ACC schools are expected to participate, drawing approximately 1,200 athletes, coaches, and support staff, along with an estimated 2,400 spectators. This high-profile event is anticipated to generate a significant economic impact of $2.7 million for the local community.

“We’re excited to have the ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships back at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in March 2025,” said Louisville Sports Commission President & CEO Greg Fante. “We were happy to have facilitated a meeting between ACC and ASUN leadership that enabled them to coordinate their championship tournament dates. This resulted in Louisville hosting two back-to-back premier track and field events – the ASUN Indoor Track and Field Championship in February, followed by the ACC in March.”

Additionally, Marcus McAlpin, AGM of the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome the ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships back to our facility. This event showcases the talent of student-athletes while highlighting Louisville as a premier destination for sporting events. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for everyone involved.”

This championship victory is a tremendous win for Louisville, made possible by the collaborative support of the University of Louisville and access to one of the premier track and field facilities in the world. As a premier indoor venue, the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center is poised to host a variety of high-caliber events in 2025, including the ASUN Indoor Track and Field Championship, scheduled for February 27 through March 1, 2025.

For more information and to stay updated on upcoming events and partnership opportunities, please visit nortonslc.com.