ESPN Sticks the Landing with NCAA Gymnastics Championships

Network's unparalleled production elevates women's and men's competitions, April 16-18

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:11pm

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ESPN's coverage of the 2026 NCAA Women's and Men's Gymnastics Championships will feature enhanced production elements, including rules analysts, multi-camera angles, and volumetric replays, as the top collegiate teams and gymnasts compete for national titles in Fort Worth, Texas, and Champaign, Illinois.

Why it matters

Collegiate gymnastics has become a marquee event for ESPN, with the network's comprehensive coverage driving increased fan engagement and interest in the sport. This year's championships showcase ESPN's commitment to elevating the viewing experience through innovative technology and expert commentary.

The details

The women's semifinals air on ESPN2 on April 16, with the championship final on ABC on April 18. The men's competition streams on ESPN+ on April 17, with the final airing on ESPN2 on April 18. New to the coverage is rules analyst Mary Joe Roehrig, providing unique insights, while 4DREPLAY returns with volumetric replays on key events.

  • The women's semifinals air on April 16.
  • The women's championship final airs on April 18.
  • The men's qualifying rounds stream on April 17.
  • The men's championship final airs on April 18.

The players

ESPN

The leading sports media network providing comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships.

Mary Joe Roehrig

A 30-year NCAA gymnastics judge who joins ESPN's coverage as a rules analyst.

4DREPLAY

A technology provider that will deliver volumetric replays of key events during the championships.

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What’s next

Fans can stream the full coverage of the NCAA Gymnastics Championships on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited subscription, providing access to all the action across ESPN's networks.

The takeaway

ESPN's comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, featuring innovative production elements and expert commentary, will elevate the viewing experience and drive increased interest in the sport among fans.