Carson, CA - adidas and AEG announced that the global designer, developer and marketer of athletic footwear will become title sponsor of the adidas Track Classic, formerly known as The Home Depot Center Invitational as part of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The popular, annual event, now in its third year, will feature more than 80 of the world's top male and female athletes, competing in a variety of track and field disciplines. It will take place on May 22, 2005 at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills, in Carson, California.

"adidas has been dedicated to the sport of Track and Field since the 1928 Olympics. This is another great opportunity for adidas to continue its support of the Track and Field community," said Martyn Brewer, Director of Sports Marketing for adidas. "After only two years, this track and field meet, at this great facility and location, already has the reputation as one of the season's strongest meets and has the potential of becoming the best Track and Field event in America."

"We are thrilled to welcome adidas as the title sponsor of the adidas Track Classic at The Home Depot Center," said Bill Peterson, Managing Director of The Home Depot Center. "In only its third running, this meet has truly been embraced by the tremendously knowledgeable southern California track community as a must see, must attend event and has clearly established itself as a highlight of the United States track & field schedule. The calibre of athletes and competition on display in the first two meets has truly made this event world class and, with the support of adidas and the athletes already committed, we are well on the way to holding an even better event this year."

The competition will include 2004 Olympic medal winners such as Maurice Greene, Allyson Felix and Jeremy Wariner. The adidas Track Classic is part of the USA Track & Field Visa Championship Series, which is an elite series of world class Track & Field competitions taking place across the United States.

Individual tickets for the adidas Track Classic will go on sale Saturday, April 30 through all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com or by calling (213) 480-3232. Tickets can also be purchased at The Home Depot Center box office and the box office at TEAM LA at Universal CityWalk. Special discounted group tickets and a special 5-day "combo" package which includes tickets to the 2005 U.S.A. Outdoor Track & Field Championships area available now by calling 1-877-AEG TICKETS (1- 877-234-8425).