Riley McCusker (left) celebrates with Kayla DiCello at Monday's Hype Night. The Gators open the new season at No. 3 in the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association preseason poll.
Gators No. 3 in 2026 WCGA Preseason Poll
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | Gymnastics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida opens the 2026 season ranked No. 3 in the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) preseason poll.
Defending NCAA champion Oklahoma tops the preseason poll, followed by 2025 Southeastern Conference championship meet winner LSU. UCLA checks in at No. 4, with Utah rounding out the top five at No. 5.
The nation's preseason top five has included the Gators every season since 2007 (2007: 3rd; 2008: 2nd; 2009: 3rd; 2010: 4th; 2011: 3rd; 2012: 3rd, 2013: 3rd; 2014: 1st, 2015: 1st, 2016: 2nd, 2017: 5th; 2018: 2nd; 2019: 3rd, 2020: 3rd; 2021: 1st; 2022: 2nd; 2023: 2nd; 2024: 2nd; 2025: 3rd; 2026: 3rd).
"This team is excited to get the 2026 season started. Every team is unique, but the promise this group has made to each other—and to Gator Nation—truly stands out. They are intentional, purposeful, and hungry, and that's something I absolutely love," Florida Head Gymnastics Coach Jenny Rowland said. "The energy from our fans in the crowd will only add fuel to this team and push them even further."
Each of Florida's five home meets include at least one preseason top-25 opponents. The 2026 season starts Jan. 9 with a quad meet that includes No. 24 North Carolina, West Virginia and Temple. The Exactech Arena is the site for four top-10 duals.
How Do I Get My Tickets to Gators Home Action?
Secure your seat now as a deeply-talented Gator team welcomes some of the best in collegiate gymnastics action to the Exactech Arena in 2026.
Ready to become a season ticket holder? Purchase your tickets here.
Check out the view from different seats in these 360 photos.
Single meet tickets are now available: Gymnastics Single Meet Tickets
Individual Meet Ticket Links
Defending NCAA champion Oklahoma tops the preseason poll, followed by 2025 Southeastern Conference championship meet winner LSU. UCLA checks in at No. 4, with Utah rounding out the top five at No. 5.
The nation's preseason top five has included the Gators every season since 2007 (2007: 3rd; 2008: 2nd; 2009: 3rd; 2010: 4th; 2011: 3rd; 2012: 3rd, 2013: 3rd; 2014: 1st, 2015: 1st, 2016: 2nd, 2017: 5th; 2018: 2nd; 2019: 3rd, 2020: 3rd; 2021: 1st; 2022: 2nd; 2023: 2nd; 2024: 2nd; 2025: 3rd; 2026: 3rd).
"This team is excited to get the 2026 season started. Every team is unique, but the promise this group has made to each other—and to Gator Nation—truly stands out. They are intentional, purposeful, and hungry, and that's something I absolutely love," Florida Head Gymnastics Coach Jenny Rowland said. "The energy from our fans in the crowd will only add fuel to this team and push them even further."
Each of Florida's five home meets include at least one preseason top-25 opponents. The 2026 season starts Jan. 9 with a quad meet that includes No. 24 North Carolina, West Virginia and Temple. The Exactech Arena is the site for four top-10 duals.
- Jan. 16 vs. No. 8 Alabama
- Jan. 30 vs. No. 10 Arkansas
- Feb. 13 vs. No. 1 Oklahoma
- March 8 vs. No. 2 LSU
- Jan. 23 at No. 11 Auburn
- Feb. 6 at No. 7 Missouri
- Feb. 20 at No. 12 Georgia
- Feb. 27 quad at Texas Woman's University with No. 25 Arizona State and Fisk
- March 13 at No. 9 Kentucky
| WCGA – 2026 Pre-Season Coaches Poll | ||||
| Rank | Team | Points | First Place Votes | Date with Florida |
| 1 | Oklahoma | 1960 | 39 | Feb. 13 (home) |
| 2 | LSU | 1859 | 5 | March 8 (home) |
| 3 | Florida | 1804 | 4 | |
| 4 | UCLA | 1784 | 4 | |
| 5 | Utah | 1751 | 1 | |
| 6 | Michigan State | 1638 | ||
| 7 | Missouri | 1589 | 2 | Feb. 6 (away) |
| 8 | Alabama | 1518 | Jan. 16 (home) | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 1434 | March 13 (away) | |
| 10 | Arkansas | 1433 | Jan 30 (home) | |
| 11 | Auburn | 1367 | Jan. 23 (away) | |
| 12 | Georgia | 1332 | Feb. 20 (away) | |
| 13 | Stanford | 1256 | ||
| 14 | Michigan | 1200 | Jan. 24 (home) | |
| 15 | Minnesota | 1199 | ||
| 16 | Denver | 1132 | ||
| 17 | Oregon State | 1004 | ||
| 18 | Arizona | 990 | ||
| 19 | Clemson | 985 | ||
| 20 | California | 880 | ||
| 21 | Ohio State | 871 | ||
| 22 | Iowa | 779 | ||
| 23 | North Carolina State | 739 | ||
| 24 | North Carolina | 634 | Jan. 9 (home) | |
| 25 | Arizona State | 627 | Feb. 27 (away) | |
How Do I Get My Tickets to Gators Home Action?
Secure your seat now as a deeply-talented Gator team welcomes some of the best in collegiate gymnastics action to the Exactech Arena in 2026.
Ready to become a season ticket holder? Purchase your tickets here.
- Fans can get closer to the acrobatic action of Gators Gymnastics with the Exactech Arena's apparatus layout. Additional lower level seating brings fans nearer to the high-flying floor exercise competition.
- Premium club and loge seating options gives fans exclusive arena entrance and enhanced concession options.
- Perfect 10 Club gives Gators Gymnastics supporters top priority when selecting seats. Requires an annual $2,000 donation (including per-seat requirements & philanthropic donations).
Check out the view from different seats in these 360 photos.
Single meet tickets are now available: Gymnastics Single Meet Tickets
Individual Meet Ticket Links
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