2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships Preview

Full schedule, teams, individuals, and expert predictions ahead of the semifinals and finals

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:20am

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A dynamic, abstract painting in neon colors depicting the fluid movements and energy of gymnasts competing at a high-level gymnastics competition.The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships will showcase the explosive power and artistry of the nation's top collegiate gymnasts.Fort Worth Today

The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships are set for April 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma is looking to win its fourth title in five years, while individual titles are up for grabs in the all-around and across all four events. The top two teams from each semifinal will advance to the Four on the Floor team final on Saturday.

Why it matters

The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships is one of the premier events in collegiate sports, showcasing the best gymnasts in the country. This year's competition features several powerhouse programs vying for the team title, as well as a talented field of individual competitors aiming to claim national championships.

The details

The semifinals will take place on Thursday, April 16, with the top two teams from each semifinal advancing to the Four on the Floor team final on Saturday, April 18. In the semifinals, the individual event finals will also be contested, with national champions being crowned in the all-around and across the four individual events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise).

  • The semifinals will take place on Thursday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m. ET and 9:00 p.m. ET.
  • The Four on the Floor team final will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

The players

Oklahoma

The Sooners are looking to win their fourth NCAA title in five years and eighth overall. Oklahoma has accounted for seven of the last 11 women's gymnastics championships.

Kailin Chio

The LSU gymnast is a top contender for the all-around and individual event titles, with predictions from multiple experts.

Jordan Chiles

The UCLA gymnast is another favorite to win the all-around and individual event championships, according to the Gymnastics Now team's predictions.

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What’s next

The individual event finals will take place immediately following the semifinals on Thursday, April 16. The top two teams from each semifinal will then advance to the Four on the Floor team final on Saturday, April 18.

The takeaway

The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships promise to be an exciting and highly competitive event, with several teams and individuals vying for national titles. The semifinals and finals will showcase the best collegiate gymnasts in the country and determine who will be crowned the new champions.