2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

The 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships were held at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Organized by USA Track and Field (USATF), the three-day competition took place from February 16 to February 18 and served as the national championships in indoor track and field for the United States. All marks in the competition are considered at altitude. The meet serves for the selection of American representatives at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships held in Birmingham March 1 to March 4.

Qualification
The 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships serve as the qualification meet for United States representatives in international competitions, including the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships. In order to be entered, athletes need to achieve a qualifying standard mark and place in the top 2 in their event and top 12 in the world. The United States team, as managed by USATF, can also bring a qualified back up athlete in case one of the team members is unable to perform.

Additionally, defending World Champions received byes into the World Championships. The athletes eligible for a bye are:

Defending World Champions

 * Michelle Carter – Shot put
 * Brittney Reese – Long jump
 * Barbara Pierre – 60 m
 * Nia Ali – 60 m hurdles
 * Vashti Cunningham – High jump
 * Jenn Suhr – Pole vault
 * Trayvon Bromell – 60 m
 * Boris Berian – 800 meters
 * Matthew Centrowitz – 1500 meters
 * Marquis Dendy – Long jump
 * Ashton Eaton – Heptathlon (retired)