2-Amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines were identified as potent adenosine receptor (AR) antagonists. Synthetic strategies were devised to gain access to a broad range of derivatives including novel polyheterocyclic compounds. Potent and selective A AR antagonists were discovered, including 3,5-diphenyl[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]quinazoline (17, K human A AR 1.16 nm) and 5'-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3'H-spiro[indole-3,2'-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]quinazolin]-2-one (20, K human A AR 6.94 nm). In addition, multitarget antagonists were obtained, such as the dual A /A antagonist 2,5-diphenyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]quinazoline (13 b, K human A AR 51.6 nm, human A AR 11.1 nm), and the balanced pan-AR antagonists 5-(2-thienyl)[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]quinazolin-2-amine (11 c, K human A AR 131 nm, A AR 32.7 nm, A AR 150 nm, A AR 47.5 nm) and 9-bromo-5-phenyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]quinazolin-2-amine (11 q, K human A AR 67.7 nm, A AR 13.6 nm, A AR 75.0 nm, A AR 703 nm). In many cases, significantly different affinities for human and rat receptors were observed, which emphasizes the need for caution in extrapolating conclusions between different species.