Michigan State Gymnastics Earns 5th Straight NCAA Regionals Bid

Spartans Head to Tempe Regional, Eyeing NCAA Championship Berth

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:20am

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For the fifth consecutive year, the Michigan State Spartans have earned a bid to the NCAA Gymnastics Regionals. This year, they'll be competing in the Tempe Regional, facing a tough field that includes No. 1 seed Florida and No. 4 seed California. The Spartans are looking to build on their recent success, which includes reaching the regional final for the past four years and earning their first NCAA Championships appearance since 1988 last season.

Why it matters

Michigan State's consistent presence in the NCAA Regionals signals a program on the rise, capable of competing at the national level. The team's recent surge in performance, coupled with a dedicated coaching staff and talented athletes, suggests they are poised to make a run at the NCAA Championships.

The details

The Spartans enter the Tempe Regional as the No. 3 seed overall and will face No. 6 Georgia, BYU, and Southern Utah in their first competition. The regional also includes No. 1 seed Florida, No. 4 seed California, Penn State, and the winner of a play-in meet between Arizona and Arizona State. The top two teams from each session will advance to the regional finals on Saturday, April 4th.

  • The NCAA Gymnastics Regionals will take place from April 2-4, 2026.
  • Michigan State's competition in the Tempe Regional begins on Thursday, April 2nd at 4 p.m. ET.

The players

Michigan State Spartans

The women's gymnastics team at Michigan State University, which has earned a bid to the NCAA Gymnastics Regionals for the fifth consecutive year.

Sage Kellerman

A senior on the Michigan State gymnastics team who expressed the team's hunger and excitement, believing their grit will be a key factor in their success.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The top two teams from the Tempe Regional will advance to the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 16th and 18th.

The takeaway

Michigan State's consistent presence in the NCAA Regionals demonstrates a program on the rise, capable of competing at the national level. The team's recent success, coupled with a dedicated coaching staff and talented athletes, suggests they are poised to make a run at the NCAA Championships.