Organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the competition took place on February 28 and served as the national championships in indoor track and field for the United States.

[1] At the championships, Dwight Stones was expected to try for the 7 ft 6 in (2.28 m) world record in the high jump.

[2][3] The championships served as a selection event for a dual meet against the Soviet Union athletics team soon after in Richmond, Virginia.

It was highlighted by foreign guests including Miruts Yifter.

[4] The 1975 women's championships marked the first time that the two miles event was added, and the first time that any event over 1 mile was contested.