Hartford to Host 2026 U.S. Classic Gymnastics Championship

Major gymnastics competition returns to PeoplesBank Arena after hosting in 2024.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The USA Gymnastics' U.S. Classic, a major women's gymnastics competition, is set to return to Hartford, Connecticut in 2026. The event will take place on July 17-18 at PeoplesBank Arena, where the 2024 U.S. Classic was also held. The 2026 U.S. Classic will see the nation's top gymnasts compete for a chance to advance to the championships in Arizona.

Why it matters

The U.S. Classic is one of the premier gymnastics events in the country, featuring many of the sport's biggest stars. Hartford's selection as the host city highlights the city's reputation as a premier destination for major gymnastics competitions.

The details

The 2026 U.S. Classic will also host the Hopes Championships, which will run concurrently with the main event. Several gymnastics legends have won titles at the U.S. Classic over the years, including Simone Biles, who won the 2024 edition in Hartford.

  • The 2026 U.S. Classic will take place on July 17-18.
  • Hartford last hosted the U.S. Classic in 2024.

The players

USA Gymnastics

The national governing body for gymnastics in the United States.

PeoplesBank Arena

The venue that will host the 2026 U.S. Classic and Hopes Championships in Hartford, Connecticut.

Simone Biles

A legendary American gymnast who won the 2024 U.S. Classic in Hartford.

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What’s next

More information about the 2026 U.S. Classic, including scheduling and ticketing details, will be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Hartford's selection as the host city for the 2026 U.S. Classic gymnastics championship further solidifies the city's reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events, particularly in the world of gymnastics.