Florida Gators Gymnastics Head to NCAA Championships Semifinal
- 3 ranked Florida Gators gymnastics team is prepared to compete in the semifinals of the 44th NCAA Gymnastics Championships on April 16, 2026.
- Florida has been placed in the afternoon session, which is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.
- The Gators will compete in Semifinal I against three other programs: No.
The No. 3 ranked Florida Gators gymnastics team is prepared to compete in the semifinals of the 44th NCAA Gymnastics Championships on April 16, 2026. The event will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Florida has been placed in the afternoon session, which is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET. The session will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
Semifinal Matchups and Path to Finals
The Gators will compete in Semifinal I against three other programs: No. 2 LSU, No. 6 Georgia, and No. 7 Stanford. The stakes are high, as only the top two teams from this session will advance to the national team final.
The team final, utilizing the Four on the Floor
format, is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET and will air on ABC.
The Four on the Floor
format was introduced in 2019 and is currently in its seventh year. In the 2026 field, six of the top eight seeds advanced to Fort Worth, alongside No. 9 Arkansas, and No. 13 Minnesota.
Recent Performance and Momentum
Florida enters the championships following a strong performance at the NCAA Tempe Regional earlier in April 2026, where they captured the regional title. During that meet, the Gators posted a winning score of 198.05.
This result marked the fifth consecutive time the program has scored above 198, establishing a program record and ranking among the top scoring streaks in the nation for the 2026 season.
The Gators have recorded multiple scores above 198 this year, including two of the highest team totals in the country. This consistency is viewed as a critical asset, as all four teams in Florida’s semifinal session have surpassed the 198 mark in 2026.
Key Athletes and Strategy
The Florida roster features several standout performers who have been central to the team’s success. Selena Harris-Miranda and Skye Blakely have been among the top all-around gymnasts in the nation, consistently delivering high scores across multiple events.
Junior All-American Kayla DiCello also provides essential experience and reliability to the squad. The team is set to begin their semifinal competition on the balance beam, an event that will be critical in setting the tone for the meet.
Program History and Pedigree
Florida’s appearance in the 2026 NCAA Championships is their 42nd, the most of any team currently in the field. The program has a storied history of success in the national championships, having advanced to the final in 17 of its last 20 appearances.
The Gators have previously won four national championships: the 1982 AIAW national tournament and the 2013, 2014, and 2015 NCAA championships. In 2014, they earned a shared crown.
Under the leadership of head coach Jenny Rowland, who is in her seventh season, the program continues to be a force in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Gators have won 13 SEC championships, with their most recent conference title occurring in 2026.
The team’s historical consistency is further evidenced by their NCAA Regional championship wins, including titles in 2024, 2025, and 2026.