Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular showdown! The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships are set to light up Fort Worth this April, promising a weekend of elite athleticism and fierce competition. The road to the national title is always thrilling, and this year's field is packed with powerhouse programs and superstar athletes.

All eyes will be on the defending champion Oklahoma Sooners, who are chasing their eighth program title. While they said goodbye to all-around champion Jordan Bowers, senior Faith Torrez has emerged as a formidable leader. They'll face immense pressure from a stacked field, including the dynamic LSU Tigers, led by sophomore sensation Kailin Chio, and the UCLA Bruins, featuring Olympic medalist and social media powerhouse Jordan Chiles. For Chiles, this senior season offers a chance at a historic "gym slam" if she can nail a perfect 10 on the beam.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, here’s your complete guide to catching every twist, turn, and stuck landing of the championship weekend.

The action kicks off with the semifinals on Thursday, April 16. The first session, featuring LSU, Florida, Georgia, and Stanford, begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. The evening session, with Oklahoma, Arkansas, UCLA, and Minnesota, follows at 9 p.m. ET. The top two teams from each semifinal will advance to the ultimate battle for the national championship on Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. ET inside Fort Worth's Dickies Arena.

You won't want to miss a moment. The semifinal rounds will be broadcast live on ESPN2, with the championship final airing on ABC. For cord-cutters, the entire event can be streamed live on services like fubo, which often provides a free trial for new users, ensuring you have a front-row seat to all the gravity-defying action.