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Arizona State Gymnastics to Host NCAA Regional
Sun Devils face rival Arizona in first round, with path to nationals on the line
Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:55pm
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The Arizona State Sun Devils gymnastics team is set to host the NCAA Gymnastics Regional at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. ASU qualified for the regional tournament for the eighth consecutive season and will face off against in-state rival Arizona in the first round on April 1. The winner of that matchup will advance to the second round, where they'll face tough competition from teams like Florida, California, and Penn State. The top two teams from the regional finals will earn a spot at the national championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
Why it matters
Hosting the NCAA Regional is a major opportunity for the Arizona State gymnastics program to showcase their talent on a national stage. The rivalry matchup with Arizona adds extra drama and significance, as the Sun Devils look to avenge their narrow loss to the Wildcats earlier this season and keep their national championship hopes alive.
The details
ASU (11-8, 2-3 in Big 12) narrowly lost to Arizona 196.400 to 196.000 in their previous encounter on March 6. The winner of the first-round matchup on April 1 will advance to face a challenging second-round field that includes No. 3 seed Florida, No. 14 seed California, and Penn State. The top two teams from each second-round session will then compete in the regional finals on April 4, with the top two teams and top individual performers earning a spot at the national championships in Fort Worth, Texas from April 17-19.
- The first-round matchup between Arizona State and Arizona will take place on Wednesday, April 1 at 2 p.m. MST.
- The second-round competition is scheduled for April 2, with sessions at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. MST.
- The regional finals are set for April 4 at Desert Financial Arena.
The players
Arizona State Sun Devils
The Arizona State gymnastics team, who are hosting the NCAA Regional tournament at their home arena in Tempe.
Arizona Wildcats
Arizona State's in-state rival, who defeated the Sun Devils 196.400 to 196.000 in their previous matchup on March 6.
Florida
The No. 3 seed team that Arizona State could face in the second round of the regional tournament.
California
The No. 14 seed team that Arizona State could face in the second round of the regional tournament.
Penn State
Another team that Arizona State could face in the second round of the regional tournament.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to host the NCAA Regional and have the opportunity to compete in front of our home crowd. Our team is focused and ready to take on the challenge ahead of us.”
— Jay Santos, Arizona State Gymnastics Head Coach
What’s next
The winner of the first-round matchup between Arizona State and Arizona will advance to the second round on April 2, where they'll face a tough field of teams vying for a spot in the regional finals and a chance to qualify for the national championships.
The takeaway
Hosting the NCAA Gymnastics Regional is a major opportunity for the Arizona State program to showcase their talent and make a deep run towards the national championships. The rivalry matchup with Arizona in the first round adds extra drama and significance, as the Sun Devils look to avenge their earlier loss and keep their title hopes alive.
