Four Teams Vie for NCAA Gymnastics Championship

Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and Minnesota compete for the 2026 NCAA gymnastics team title

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:19pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the energy and movement of a gymnastics competition, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the various events and competitors.The 2026 NCAA gymnastics championship final will feature a high-energy clash between some of the sport's most dominant programs in recent years.Fort Worth Today

The 2026 NCAA gymnastics championship final will feature four teams - Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and Minnesota - competing for the national title. Oklahoma is the defending champion and has dominated in recent years, while Florida and LSU are also top contenders. The teams will compete across the four events, with Oklahoma starting on vault, Minnesota on bars, Florida on beam, and LSU on floor.

Why it matters

The NCAA gymnastics championship is one of the most prestigious events in college sports, with a long history of dominant programs like Georgia, Utah, and UCLA. This year's final features several powerhouse teams vying for the title, setting the stage for an exciting competition that could shake up the record books.

The details

Oklahoma, the No. 1 ranked team, is looking to win its fourth title in five years. The Sooners had a near-perfect 49.75 on vault in the semifinals and will try to carry that momentum into the final. Florida and LSU, ranked No. 3 and No. 2 respectively, are also contenders, with LSU winning the title in 2024. Minnesota, the No. 4 seed, will look to pull off an upset against the top teams.

  • The NCAA gymnastics championship final will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Oklahoma, the defending champion, won the title in 2025.

The players

Oklahoma Sooners

The No. 1 ranked team in the country, Oklahoma is the defending NCAA gymnastics champion and has won 7 national titles overall, including 4 in the last 5 years.

Florida Gators

The No. 3 ranked team, Florida has won 3 NCAA gymnastics titles, with their last championship coming in 2015.

LSU Tigers

The No. 2 ranked team, LSU won the NCAA gymnastics title in 2024 and is looking to reclaim the championship.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

The No. 4 ranked team, Minnesota is the underdog in the championship final but will look to pull off an upset against the top contenders.

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What they’re saying

“This Oklahoma vault lineup is unreal. What a rotation for the Sooners!”

— ESPN

“Aly Raisman previews the final four teams ahead of the NCAA Gymnastics National Championship”

— espnW

What’s next

The teams will compete across the four events, with Oklahoma starting on vault, Minnesota on bars, Florida on beam, and LSU on floor. The winner of the 2026 NCAA gymnastics team championship will be determined at the end of the competition.

The takeaway

This year's NCAA gymnastics championship final features a showdown between several of the sport's powerhouse programs, setting the stage for an exciting competition that could shake up the record books and determine the next national champion.