Come April 2026, Fort Worth will trade its cowboy boots for leotards \u2014 at least for a weekend \u2014 when the nation\u2019s best collegiate gymnasts return to Dickies Arena for the NCAA Women\u2019s Gymnastics Championships. The all-session tickets are officially on sale, giving fans a chance to witness some of the most electrifying athletes in college sports compete for national glory.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This will mark the eighth year the championship has taken place in Fort Worth and the sixth inside Dickies Arena. Fans can expect two nights of elite competition as the top eight NCAA women\u2019s programs and individual qualifiers compete for the National Champion title. The semifinals will take place Thursday, April 16, with the top two teams from each session advancing to the final on Saturday, April 18, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen\u2019s sports are experiencing unprecedented momentum and collegiate gymnastics is at the forefront of that rise,\u201d said Drew Hays, executive director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission. \u201cFort Worth is proud to showcase the nation\u2019s top female student-athletes at the 2026 NCAA Women\u2019s Collegiate Gymnastics Championships. With future and former Olympians competing, this is a rare opportunity for our community to witness world-class performances right here at home. Last year, teams competed in front of a sell-out crowd on Saturday and we hope to sell out Dickies Arena again this year.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The National Championship trophy will travel to Fort Worth next year, giving locals a chance to see it up close. Last year\u2019s tour included stops at the Fort Worth Zoo, the Museum of Science & History, City Hall, and the Cattle Drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n