Gymnastics Set for 4 Nationally-Televised Meets in 2026 Slate

Mizzou gymnastics will make 4 nationwide tv appearances throughout the 2026 season as a part of ESPN’s “Friday Night Heights”, the community introduced Monday. 

The slate options one contest on ESPN2 and three on SEC Network, together with three broadcasts originating from Mizzou Arena.

Missouri’s first linear tv showcase comes Friday, Jan. 16, when defending nationwide champion Oklahoma travels to Columbia for a primetime SEC Network matchup at 7:45 p.m. CT. Two weeks later, the Tigers return to the air on Friday, Jan. 30, internet hosting 2024 nationwide champion LSU at 6:45 p.m. on SEC Network.

The Tigers spherical out their dwelling nationally-televised slate on Friday, Feb. 6, welcoming perennial SEC contender Florida to Mizzou Arena for an 8 p.m. CT look on ESPN2 as a part of a marquee nationwide doubleheader. Missouri’s closing regular-season nationwide broadcast is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, when the Tigers go to Kentucky at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network. Mizzou’s 197.200 in its most up-to-date journey to Lexington ranks among the many prime 10 street scores in program historical past.

ESPN networks proceed to cowl the postseason, with the SEC Championship airing completely on SEC Network, hosted at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., on March 21, and the NCAA National Championship meets, scheduled for April 16 and 18, carried by ESPN2 and ABC, respectively. NCAA Regional Championship assignments and instances shall be introduced at a later date.

2026 MIZZOU GYMNASTICS – TIME AND TV DESIGNATIONS

Sunday, Jan. 4 – vs. Iowa State – 2 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Saturday, Jan. 10 – at Nebraska – 3 p.m. 

Friday, Jan. 16 – vs. Oklahoma – 7:45 p.m. (SEC Network)

Friday, Jan. 23 – at Alabama – 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Friday, Jan. 30 – vs. LSU – 6:45 p.m. (SEC Network)

Friday, Feb. 6 – vs. Florida – 8 p.m. (ESPN2)

Friday, Feb. 13 – at Kentucky – 6 p.m. (SEC Network)

Friday, Feb. 20 – Mizzou Quad (Air Force, Ball State, Illinois) – 6 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Sunday, March 1 – vs. Arkansas – 2 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Friday, March 6 – at Georgia – 6 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Friday, March 13 – at Auburn – 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Saturday, March 21 – SEC Championship – 2 p.m./7 p.m. (SEC Network)

April 1-5 – NCAA Regional Championships – TBD (ESPN+)

Thursday, April 16 – NCAA Championship Semifinals – 3:30 p.m./8 p.m. (ESPN2)

Saturday, April 18 – NCAA Championship Final – 3 p.m. (ABC)

*All instances Central

Mizzou seeks its fourth NCAA Championship Semifinal look in program historical past and second-consecutive journey to the nationwide championship meet in Fort Worth, Texas.

MU returns 13 members from the 2025 squad, together with 4 Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association All-Americans, who had the very best end in program historical past, taking third within the NCAA Championship Final. 

Ahead of the 2026 marketing campaign, Welker’s thirteenth season main this system, Mizzou welcomes a trio of transfers and a freshman class of 4, marking the third-straight 12 months the Tigers have ranked within the prime 20 of College Gym News’ recruiting class rankings.

SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Season tickets for the 2026 Mizzou gymnastics season are on sale now at MUTigers.com/Tickets, with normal admission packages beginning at $50 and reserved seating choices starting at $125.

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