According to a press release from USA Gymnastics, the 2027 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships and the National Congress and Trade Show are set to take place in Tampa.
Event Details
The championships are scheduled for August 12-15, 2027, at the Benchmark International Arena and the Tampa Convention Center. Tickets for all sessions of the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships are currently on sale.
Competition start times will be announced later, with junior competitions occurring in the afternoon and senior competitions in the evening.
Thursday, August 12
Junior Women Day 1
Senior Women Day 1
Friday, August 13
Junior Men Day 1
Senior Men Day 1
Saturday, August 14
Junior Women Day 2
Senior Women Day 2
Sunday, August 15
Junior Men Day 2
Senior Men Day 2
INDIANAPOLIS (November 3, 2026) – USA Gymnastics announced that the Benchmark International Arena and the Tampa Convention Center will host the 2027 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships and the 2027 USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show. This marks the second time in five years that Tampa has hosted these events, having previously done so in 2022.
Significance of the Championships
The Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships will feature Olympic and World Championships medalists competing for national titles and spots on the National Team roster. With the 2027 World Championships scheduled for later in the fall in Chengdu, China, and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles just 11 months later, these championships will be a crucial preparation stage for U.S. athletes on the international scene.
The National Congress and Trade Show will take place from August 13-15 at the nearby Convention Center, expecting nearly 3,000 attendees and exhibitors.
“The Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships and National Congress serve as the pinnacle of our domestic season, and we could not be more excited to bring these events back to Tampa,” said USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kyle Albrecht. “Florida is part of one of the sport’s most active and robust regions, and athletes will be locked in as they prepare for the 2027 World Championships and, ultimately, the 2028 Olympic Trials and Olympic Games. We look forward to an amazing weekend for the sport.”
“We are excited to once again host USA Gymnastics in Tampa,” stated Lanness Robinson, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. “Being able to provide the setting for 2027 National Championships at Benchmark International Arena is an honor that Team Tampa Bay doesn’t take lightly. Tampa is a first-class destination and the athletes competing are equally ready to bring out their very best.”
Future Stars
Junior and Senior women will compete on Thursday, August 12, and Saturday, August 14, at Benchmark International Arena, while Junior and Senior men will take the stage on Friday and Sunday. Each day is expected to highlight the new wave of USA Gymnastics talent that shone at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
Skye Blakely emerged as a standout, claiming individual gold in the all-around, as well as team silver, and earning bronze on vault and uneven bars. Claire Pease and Reese Esponda finished first and second in the floor exercise at the World Championships, with Pease also securing silver on vault. Joining them on the team silver-medal podium were Charleigh Bullock, Dulcy Caylor, and two-time defending U.S. all-around champion and 2024 Olympic team gold medalist Hezly Rivera.
The 2027 season will also see the return of Olympians to the elite ranks of gymnastics. Three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey made her competitive comeback in 2026, while six-time medalist Suni Lee and three-time medalist Jordan Chiles have both expressed intentions to re-enter the elite competition leading up to LA28.
On the men’s side, defending U.S. all-around champion and 2024 Olympic team bronze medalist Frederick Richard clinched gold on floor exercise at the 2026 World Championships. He leads a 2027 field expected to include his Olympic medal-winning teammates Brody Malone, Asher Hong, and the renowned “We were thrilled with the reception the American Cup has received from international teams and gymnastics fans around the world,” Stephen Nedoroscik, alongside 2025 still rings World gold medalist Donnell Whittenburg and 2025 pommel horse World bronze medalist Patrick Hoopes.
National Congress and Trade Show
The National Congress at the Tampa Convention Center will offer gymnastics professionals from around the country three days of live educational sessions and demonstrations on various topics, including coaching, judging, business, preschool, school-age/recreational gymnastics, sports science, fitness, safe sport, and more. The accompanying Trade Show will present vendor booths featuring products and services relevant to the gymnastics community.
Additionally, USA Gymnastics will hold its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as part of the week’s activities. All-session tickets for the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships are currently available, starting at $125 through Ticketmaster. A preliminary schedule for the championships is provided below; competition times are yet to be determined.
For more information regarding the competition and the National Congress, visit xfinitychampionships.com and usagymcongress.com.
Upcoming Events in Atlanta
According to a press release from USA Gymnastics, Greater Atlanta will host some of the world’s premier gymnastics teams on March 6 during the 2027 American Cup, featuring the new mixed team format that will debut at the 2028 Olympic Games. A full day of competition will be complemented by the earlier afternoon 2027 Nastia Liukin Cup Presented by Ozone, with tickets for both events now accessible to the public.
The 2027 American Cup will provide fans with a glimpse into one of the most eagerly awaited events of LA28, with male and female gymnasts from eight nations competing together as national teams at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. Anticipated to showcase Olympic gold-medal winning teams for the second consecutive year, the American Cup will feature two to three men and women from each country, with a maximum of six athletes combining their scores to determine a single team champion in an exciting competition format.
Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster, with prices starting at $45 for the American Cup and $50 for a bundled ticket covering both the American Cup and Nastia Liukin Cup.
Olympic Champions Expected
The 2026 American Cup in Las Vegas showcased the most dominant teams from the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2023 Artistic World Championships, with Team China taking the title, followed by the United States in second and Japan in third. The 2027 competition is expected to feature an even more illustrious lineup, with 12 Olympians and 23 athletes with World Championships credentials from four continents having participated in Nevada.
“We look forward to the 2027 American Cup bringing international gymnastics back to Georgia and being an important part of the Olympic legacy from Atlanta 1996 through LA28.” stated USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kyle Albrecht. “Hosting American Cup at Gas South Arena is a phenomenal way to bring Olympic-level competition to Gwinnett,”
“Metro Atlanta has a strong youth gymnastics community, and hosting an event of this caliber gives those young athletes the opportunity to see world class gymnastics right here at home.” remarked Stan Hall, President and CEO of Gas South District & Explore Gwinnett. “Metro Atlanta has a thriving youth gymnastics community, and hosting an event of this caliber allows young athletes to witness world-class gymnastics right in their own backyard.”
The American Cup competition is set for the evening of Saturday, March 6, as the concluding event of a full day dedicated to gymnastics at Gas South Arena. Earlier that afternoon, the Nastia Liukin Cup Presented by Ozone will showcase the country’s top Level 10 women’s gymnasts – the potential NCAA champions and future Olympians – who qualify through meets held nationwide during the winter. Tickets for the Nastia Liukin Cup start at $30.
Further details regarding the American Cup, including participating countries and schedules, will be released in the upcoming weeks. Visit americancup.com for updates.
