NCAA Women's Gymnastics Regionals 2026: Schedule, Teams, and Preview

Everything to know about the 2026 NCAA women's gymnastics regionals, including the full schedule, teams competing, and a preview of each regional.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:39am

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The 2026 NCAA women's gymnastics regionals mark the beginning of the postseason tournament, with the first three rounds taking place at four regional sites from April 1-5. The final two rounds – consisting of the semifinals/individual finals and Four on the Floor team final – will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 16-18. The regional hosts are Baton Rouge (LSU), Tempe (Arizona State), Lexington (Kentucky), and Corvallis (Oregon State).

Why it matters

The NCAA women's gymnastics regionals are the first step towards crowning a national champion. Top teams will look to advance to the semifinals in Fort Worth, while dark horse programs aim to pull off upsets and earn a spot at the national championships.

The details

The regionals consist of three rounds: Round 1 (Play-Ins), Round 2 (Regional Semifinals), and Round 3 (Regional Finals). The top two teams from each regional final will advance to the national semifinals. Individual qualifiers to nationals are also determined in the second round, with the top all-arounder and top event specialist on each event who are not on an advancing team earning a spot.

  • The regionals will take place from April 1-5, 2026.
  • The national semifinals and Four on the Floor team final will be held from April 16-18, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

LSU

The No. 2 team in the country, hosting the Baton Rouge regional and expected to advance to the national semifinals.

Stanford

The No. 7 team in the country, also in the Baton Rouge regional and a top contender to reach Fort Worth.

Clemson

The No. 15 team in the country, considered a dark horse that could pull off an upset in the Baton Rouge regional.

Florida

The No. 3 team in the country, the top seed in the Tempe regional and a favorite to make the national semifinals.

Georgia

The No. 6 team in the country, also in the Tempe regional and expected to battle Florida for a spot in Fort Worth.

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What they’re saying

“After a dip at the Big Ten Championships, it could be perfect timing for another Minnesota peak.”

— Patricia Duffy, Author

“Chio and Chiles have been 10 machines this season and are both looking to complete their gym slam, with Chio only needing a 10 on bars and Chiles only needing a 10 on beam to complete the career feat.”

— Patricia Duffy, Author

What’s next

The regional finals will be held on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. The top two teams from each regional final will advance to the national semifinals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas from April 16-18.

The takeaway

The 2026 NCAA women's gymnastics regionals will feature a mix of top contenders and dark horse programs all vying for a spot in the national semifinals. With several individual gymnasts also looking to cement their legacies, the regional action is sure to be thrilling as the road to the national championship begins.