NCAA Gymnastics Championships 2026 Final: Date, Location, How to Watch, Teams, Past Winners
Florida posted the highest team score in the first semifinal, while LSU, the defending 2024 champions, fought back from early mistakes to edge out Georgia and return to the national final.The University of Florida and Louisiana State University (LSU) have advanced to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships final, set for Saturday, April 18, 2026. They will join the University of Oklahoma and the University of Minnesota in the title showdown.
When is NCAA Gymnastics Championships 2026 Final?
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships Final is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (3:00 p.m. Central Time).
Where Is NCAA Gymnastics Championships 2026 Final?
The final will be held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. This marks the return of the national championship to Fort Worth for the eighth time.
How To Watch NCAA Gymnastics Championships 2026 Final?
TV Broadcast: ABC (live at 4:00 p.m. ET)
Streaming: ESPN+, fubo (with free trial available), and the ESPN app
A pre-championship show airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
All sessions are available across ESPN platforms. Check your local listings for channel information.
Who Is Competing at NCAA Gymnastics Championships 2026 Final?
The four teams that advanced to the 2026 national final are:
Florida (top score in Semifinal 1: 197.7875)
LSU (2024 national champions, advanced with 197.4375)
Oklahoma (seven-time national champions, posted the highest semifinal score: 198.300)
Minnesota (No. 13 seed, continuing a strong Cinderella postseason run with 197.4625)
These four teams will compete in the “Four on the Floor” team final on Saturday.
Semifinal Results – April 16, 2026
First Semifinal: 1
Florida – 197.7875 (1st)
LSU – 197.4375 (2nd)
Georgia – 197.2625 (3rd)
Second Semifinal: 2
Oklahoma – 198.300 (1st)
Minnesota – 197.4625 (2nd)
Past Champions Of NCAA Gymnastics Championships
Here are the most recent NCAA Women’s Gymnastics team champions:
2025: Oklahoma
2024: LSU
2023: Oklahoma
2022: Oklahoma
2021: Michigan
2020: Canceled (COVID-19)
2019: Oklahoma
2018: UCLA
2017: Oklahoma
2016: Oklahoma
2015: Florida
All-time leaders in team titles:
Georgia – 10 titles
Utah – 9 titles
Oklahoma – 7 titles
UCLA – 7 titles
Alabama – 6 titles
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