NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship Set for Saturday

Oklahoma, LSU, Florida, and Minnesota to compete for national title

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:04am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting various gymnastic movements and equipment in a fractured, multi-perspective style, using vibrant teal, magenta, and gold colors to capture the energy and excitement of the competition.The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships will showcase the sport's top talent in a battle for the national title.Fort Worth Today

The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The four teams competing for the national title are No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU, No. 3 Florida, and No. 13 Minnesota. The championship will be broadcast nationally on ABC, with streaming options available on the ESPN app, Fubo TV, and ESPN+.

Why it matters

The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships is one of the most prestigious events in collegiate sports, with the top gymnasts from across the country competing for individual and team titles. This year's championship features several past champions and individual event winners, setting the stage for an exciting competition.

The details

The championship will begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 2 LSU advanced to the final round after dominating their respective semifinal sessions on Thursday. No. 3 Florida and No. 13 Minnesota also secured spots in the championship after narrowly edging out their competitors in the semifinals.

  • The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
  • The four teams advanced to the final round after competing in semifinal sessions on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma

The No. 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners are seeking their fourth NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship title in the last five seasons.

LSU

The No. 2 ranked LSU Tigers are looking to win their first NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship since 2021.

Florida

The No. 3 ranked Florida Gators are aiming to reclaim the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship title they last won in 2023.

Minnesota

The No. 13 ranked Minnesota Gophers are the dark horse in the championship, making their first appearance in the final round since 2018.

Keira Wells

Oklahoma's Keira Wells won the individual national championship in the vault on Thursday.

Faith Torrez

Oklahoma's Faith Torrez won the individual national championship in the all-around on Thursday.

Riley McCusker

Florida's Riley McCusker won the individual national championship in the uneven bars on Thursday.

Brooklyn Rowray

Minnesota's Brooklyn Rowray won the individual national championship in the balance beam on Thursday.

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What’s next

The judges will determine the national champion on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This year's NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships features a mix of established powerhouses and an underdog challenger, setting the stage for an exciting competition to crown the 2026 national champion.