Sixteen teams and individual gymnasts earned spots at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, after regional meets held April 1–5. The top three teams at each regional final and the highest-scoring individuals on each apparatus and in the all-around advanced. Nationals are scheduled for April 16–18.

Sixteen teams and individual qualifiers advance after the 2026 NCAA women’s gymnastics regionals

Sixteen teams and a full slate of individual qualifiers earned spots at the 2026 NCAA women’s gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas, following the April 1–5 regional meets. The weekend’s scores determined which programs advance to the national championships scheduled for April 16–18 and which gymnasts will compete for all-around and individual-event titles.

How the regional format works and why it matters

The NCAA uses four regional sites—Baton Rouge, Tempe, Lexington and Corvallis—each running a play-in round, two semifinal sessions, and a final. The play-in round gives lower-ranked programs a chance to earn a semifinal berth. From the semifinals, the top two teams in each session advance to the final, and the top three teams in the final earn a berth at nationals. Individuals with the highest scores on each apparatus and in the all-around—whether or not they are on a qualifying team—also move on. This structure keeps the championship field broad by rewarding both team depth and standout performances.

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Play-in round sets the stage

The weekend opened with the play-in round on April 1 and 2. In Baton Rouge, Nebraska posted 195.600 to claim the sole advancing spot, while Air Force scored 194.475 and was left out. At Tempe, Arizona State earned 195.425 and Air Force 194.900, sending the Sun Devils to the semifinals. In Lexington, Rutgers topped Central Michigan 196.200 to 195.700 for a regional berth. Corvallis saw Washington finish at 195.550 and San Jose State at 195.500, both moving forward. These results added three new teams to each regional bracket, expanding the field beyond the pre-qualified schools.

  • Sixteen teams advanced to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships after regional meets April 1–5.
  • The NCAA uses four regional sites: Baton Rouge, Tempe, Lexington, and Corvallis, each with a play-in round, two semifinals, and a final.
  • The top two teams from each semifinal advance to the final, and the top three teams in the final earn a berth at nationals.
  • Individuals with the highest scores on each apparatus and in the all-around advance, regardless of team qualification.
  • LSU, Florida, Oklahoma, and UCLA were among the top-performing teams in their respective regionals.
  • The play-in round allows lower-ranked teams to earn semifinal berths, expanding the championship field.
  • Nationals are scheduled for April 16–18 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Semifinals narrow the field

Semifinals ran April 2–3, with each site advancing two teams to its final. In Baton Rouge, Stanford posted 197.175 and Michigan 196.600 to secure the first two spots, while North Carolina and Utah State were left behind. The second Baton Rouge semifinal produced LSU’s 198.375 and Clemson’s 196.800 as the top two, with Auburn and Nebraska eliminated. At Tempe, Michigan State’s 197.350 and Georgia’s 197.125 led the first semifinal, followed by BYU and Southern Utah. The second Tempe semifinal delivered Florida’s 198.125 and Cal’s 196.675, while Penn State and Arizona State did not advance. In Lexington, Arkansas’s 197.175 and Missouri’s 196.875 moved forward in the first semifinal, with Maryland and NC State eliminated. The second Lexington semifinal produced Oklahoma’s 197.875 and Ohio State’s 196.550, while Rutgers and Kentucky fell short. Corvallis opened with Utah’s 197.500 and Alabama’s 197.225, joined by Oregon State and Denver. The second Corvallis semifinal gave UCLA a 197.450 and Minnesota a 196.975, while Iowa and Washington did not make the final.

"The play-in round gives lower-ranked programs a chance to earn a semifinal berth."
"Individuals with the highest scores on each apparatus and in the all-around—whether or not they are on a qualifying team—also move on."
Ncaa women's gymnastics regionals

Finals decide the regional qualifiers

The final day distilled each regional to its three qualifying teams. In Baton Rouge, LSU led with 197.825, followed by Stanford at 197.225 and Clemson at 197.150. Michigan’s 196.750 was the highest non-qualifier. Tempe’s final crowned Florida at 198.050, Georgia at 197.750 and Michigan State at 197.000, leaving Cal’s 196.975 as the next best score. Lexington’s final sent Oklahoma at 198.350, Arkansas at 197.450 and Missouri at 197.225 onward, while Ohio State’s 196.700 fell just outside the cut. Corvallis’s final advanced UCLA at 197.725, Minnesota at 197.625 and Utah at 197.500, with Alabama’s 197.400 the next highest non-qualifier.

FAQ

How does the NCAA women’s gymnastics regional format work?
The NCAA uses four regional sites, each running a play-in round, two semifinals, and a final. The top two teams from each semifinal advance to the final, and the top three teams in the final qualify for nationals. Individuals with the highest scores on each apparatus and in the all-around also advance, regardless of team qualification.
Which teams advanced from the Baton Rouge regional?
LSU, Stanford, and Clemson advanced from Baton Rouge after winning the final with scores of 197.825, 197.225, and 197.150 respectively. Michigan’s 196.750 was the highest non-qualifying score.
Did any lower-ranked teams earn a spot through the play-in round?
Yes, the play-in round gave lower-ranked programs a chance to advance. Nebraska, Arizona State, Rutgers, and Washington all earned semifinal berths through strong play-in performances, expanding the field beyond pre-qualified schools.
How many individual gymnasts advance from the regionals?
The article does not specify an exact number, but individuals with the highest scores on each apparatus and in the all-around advance, regardless of whether they are on a qualifying team. The top performers from each regional earn spots in the national championships.
2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Regionals: Teams and Individuals Qualify for Nationals in Fort Worth