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ESPN networks will feature an unprecedented lineup of premier women’s sports events Feb. 17-20, including a special women’s college basketball-themed edition of the College GameDay.
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ESPN continues to provide expansive coverage of Southeastern Conference gymnastics with nearly 40 hours of action airing across ESPN networks in 2022. ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network will televise 24 live meets featuring SEC teams throughout the regular season, and SEC Network’s “Friday Night Heights” franchise returns with eight consecutive weekends of high-flying action from around the conference beginning on Friday, Jan. 7.
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ESPN continues to stick the landing in its NCAA Gymnastics coverage across ESPN networks, with more than 60 hours of flips, full-outs and all-around action in 2022. Collegiate gymnastics will shine in the spotlight once again this season, with broadcast coverage on ABC for both the 2022 NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships and a regular season meet between perennial powerhouses.
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U.S. athletes look to make their mark at 2021 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA to Present Live Event Coverage this Weekend; Additional Coverage on NBC and Peacock this Sunday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET
STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 20, 2021 – U.S. men’s and women’s artistic gymnasts are set to take on the world’s best in Kitakyushu, Japan, October 18-24. The 2021 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, held at Kitakyushu’s General Gymnasium, will kick off with three days of qualifications followed by all-around and individual event finals. A team competition will not be held.
The women’s all-around final will be held Thursday, October 21 at 5:30 a.m. ET followed by the men’s all-around final Friday, October 22 at 5:20 a.m. ET. Individual apparatus finals begin Saturday, October 23 with the women’s uneven bars and vault and men’s floor exercise, pommel horse and still rings, starting at 5 a.m. ET. The women’s balance beam and floor exercise and men’s horizontal bar, parallel bars and vault titles will be awarded on the final day of competition, beginning at 4:30 a.m. ET.
Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will air the men’s and women’s all-around and event finals live, with same-day delayed coverage of the all-around competitions on NBCSN and additional World Championships coverage set to air October 24 on NBC and stream on Peacock at 1:30 p.m. ET.
NBC Sports’ John Roethlisberger, 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin and two-time Olympic medalist Tim Daggett will call the action.
The American men will be represented by Tokyo Olympians Brody Malone of Belfast, Tenn./Stanford University, Yul Moldauer of Wellington, Colo./5280 Gymnastics and Alec Yoder of Indianapolis, Ind./Ohio State University and World medalist on vault Donnell Whittenburg of Baltimore, Md./Salto Gymnastics (vault). Moldauer is also a World medalist on floor exercise. Still rings specialist Alex Diab of Glen Ellyn, Ill./University of Illinois and pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik of Worcester, Mass./Penn State University will also look to make their marks on the world stage.
The U.S. women are led by Tokyo Olympics alternates Kayla DiCello of Boyds, Md./Hill’s Gymnastics and Leanne Wong of Overland Park, Kan./Great American Gymnastics Express. They are joined by eMjae Frazier of Erial, N.J./Parkettes National Gymnastics Center and Konnor McClain of Cross Lanes, W.Va./WOGA Gymnastics. All women’s team members are competing in their first senior World Championships.
Only three gymnasts per country may compete on any apparatus, and a maximum of two may qualify to the individual all-around and event finals. The top-eight eligible gymnasts will advance to each championship final.
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USA Gymnastics. Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States, encompassing seven disciplines: women’s gymnastics, men’s gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics, gymnastics for all (a.k.a. group gymnastics) and, most recently, parkour. USA Gymnastics sets the rules and policies that govern the sport of gymnastics, including supporting the U.S. Gymnastics Teams for the Olympics and World Championships; promoting and developing gymnastics on the grassroots and national levels, as well as a safe, empowered and positive training environment; and serving as a resource and educational center for the more than 200,000 members, clubs, fans and gymnasts throughout the United States. The organization is deeply committed to creating a culture that encourages and supports its athletes and focuses on its highest priority: the safety and well-being of athletes and our community.
Tonight’s Women’s Competition is Live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, Following First 30 Minutes at 7:30 p.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA
Commentators: Terry Gannon, Nastia Liukin, Tim Daggett & Andrea Joyce; Mike Tirico and Laurie Hernandez Join for Women’s Competition
Peacock to Live Stream Saturday Men’s Coverage on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA
STAMFORD, Conn. – June 25, 2021 – NBC’s Sunday night broadcast of the women’s competition of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics featuring Simone Biles will begin at 8 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) – 30 minutes earlier than previously scheduled – following the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for track & field (7 p.m. ET/PT on NBC).
The men’s and women’s gymnastics competition, which continues with live women’s coverage tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, takes place at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo.
Beginning with last night’s men’s coverage, NBC Olympics will present 10 hours of gymnastics over four consecutive days and nights, including more than six hours on NBC.
In addition to streaming all 10 hours of television coverage, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app will present additional cameras on all apparatus during live coverage for a multi-view streaming experience.
Peacock will live stream tomorrow’s Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA coverage at 3 p.m. ET.
Terry Gannon (play-by-play) will call the week’s action, alongside analysts five-time Olympic medalist and 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin and two-time Olympic medalist Tim Daggett. Andrea Joyce will serve as the reporter. Mike Tirico and two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez will join for the women’s competitions.
For more information on NBC Sports’ U.S. Olympic Team Trials coverage, click here.
U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – GYMNASTICS
How to Watch
| Date | Coverage | Platform | Time |
| Fri., June 25 | Women’s Competition | Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA | 7:30 p.m. ET (LIVE) |
| Women’s Competition | NBC | 8 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) | |
| Sat., June 26 | Men’s Final | Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA/Peacock | 3 p.m. ET (LIVE) |
| Men’s Final | NBC | 4 p.m. ET (LIVE) | |
| Sun., June 27 | Women’s Final | NBC | 8 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) |
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The Peacock original docuseries, Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts will premiere on June 27th adding to Peacock’s robust library of countdown to Tokyo programming. The series will take fans behind the scenes as Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, Morgan Hurd, Sunisa Lee, Konnor McClain, and MyKayla Skinner compete for the four coveted Team USA roster spots.
Peacock’s library of sports programming also includes, The ‘96 Effect; The Greatest Race; Michael Phelps: Medals, Memories And More; and In Deep With Ryan Lochte, and My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs, and 1968 which tells the story of Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Upcoming programming includes The Sisters of ‘96: The 1996 USA Women’s Olympic Soccer Team.
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Women’s Night 2 in Primetime This Sunday, June 27, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC; Coverage Begins Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN & Peacock
Commentators: Terry Gannon, Nastia Liukin, Tim Daggett & Andrea Joyce; Mike Tirico and Laurie Hernandez Join for Women’s Competition
Peacock to Live Stream Coverage on NBCSN and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA
STAMFORD, Conn. – June 22, 2021 – Simone Biles highlights NBC Olympics’ live coverage of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics this week, which begin with the men’s competition this Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo.
In total, NBC Olympics will present 10 hours of gymnastics coverage over four consecutive days and nights, including more than six hours on NBC. Live coverage culminates this Sunday, June 27, with primetime coverage of the women’s second night of competition at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
In addition to streaming all 10 hours of television coverage, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app will present additional cameras on all apparatus during live coverage for a multi-view streaming experience.
Peacock will live stream NBCSN and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA coverage of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials.
Terry Gannon (play-by-play) will call this week’s action, alongside analysts five-time Olympic medalist and 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin and two-time Olympic medalist Tim Daggett. Andrea Joyce will serve as the reporter. Mike Tirico and two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez will join for the women’s competitions.
The women’s team, which has won gold in the team all-around at the past two Olympic Games, is expected to be led by the most decorated American gymnast in history and four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who won her record seventh national all-around title earlier this month and has a chance to tie or break the all-time record for gold medals won by a U.S. woman (eight). Others expected to be alongside Biles at the Team Trials include four-time world medalist Jade Carey, who has mathematically secured an individual spot for Tokyo, as well as three-time world medalist at the 2019 World Championships Suni Lee, who placed second behind Biles in the all-around at the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, and Jordan Chiles, who placed second behind Biles in the all-around at last month’s 2021 U.S. Classic. There are five Olympic spots still available for the U.S. women at Trials – four women will be chosen to compete in the team event at the Tokyo Olympics, and one additional gymnast will be selected to compete as an individual in Tokyo. Those five spots, plus Jade Carey, will comprise the U.S. women’s gymnastics Olympic delegation.
On the men’s side, Team USA is anticipated to be led 2021 U.S. all-around champion Brody Malone. Other favorites to make the four-man Olympic team include two-time Olympian and six-time U.S. all-around champion Sam Mikulak and 2017 U.S. all-around champion Yul Moldauer. In addition to the four team spots, a fifth gymnast will be named at Trials to compete as an individual in Tokyo.
For more information on NBC Sports’ U.S. Olympic Team Trials coverage, click here.
U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – GYMNASTICS
How to Watch
| Date | Coverage | Platform | Time |
| Thurs., June 24 | Men’s Competition | NBCSN/Peacock | 6:30 p.m. ET (LIVE) |
| Fri., June 25 | Women’s Competition | Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA | 7:30 p.m. ET (LIVE) |
| Women’s Competition | NBC | 8 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) | |
| Sat., June 26 | Men’s Final | Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA/Peacock | 3 p.m. ET (LIVE) |
| Men’s Final | NBC | 4 p.m. ET (LIVE) | |
| Sun., June 27 | Women’s Final | Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA | 8 p.m. ET (LIVE) |
| Women’s Final | NBC | 8:30 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) |
Commentators
The Peacock original docuseries, Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts will premiere on June 27th adding to Peacock’s robust library of countdown to Tokyo programming. The series will take fans behind the scenes as Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, Morgan Hurd, Sunisa Lee, Konnor McClain, and MyKayla Skinner compete for the four coveted Team USA roster spots.
Peacock’s library of sports programming also includes, The ‘96 Effect; The Greatest Race; Michael Phelps: Medals, Memories And More; and In Deep With Ryan Lochte, and My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs, and 1968 which tells the story of Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Upcoming programming includes The Sisters of ‘96: The 1996 USA Women’s Olympic Soccer Team.
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Biles Seeks to Add to Her Record Six All-Around National Titles with Seventh Victory this Weekend
U.S. Gymnastics Championships Field Also Expected to Include Three-Time World Medalist Suni Lee and Four-Time World Medalist Jade Carey; Sam Mikulak Looks to Earn Seventh U.S. All-Around Title on Men’s Side
Coverage Begins Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC
Commentators: Terry Gannon, Nastia Liukin, Tim Daggett, Andrea Joyce
STAMFORD, Conn. – June 3, 2021 – Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles headlines NBC Sports’ live coverage of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships from Fort Worth, Texas, this Sunday, June 6 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (live ET) on NBC.
At 2 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC presents coverage of the week’s competition, including the men’s senior competition.
Biles, who has won a record six all-around national titles and looks to earn her seventh this weekend, is expected to compete along with three-time medalist at the 2019 World Championships Suni Lee, four-time world medalist Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles, who placed second behind Biles in the all-around at last month’s 2021 U.S. Classic.
On the men’s side, two-time Olympian Sam Mikulak seeks his seventh U.S. all-around title. Also expected to compete are members of the 2019 U.S. World Championships team Yul Moldauer, who won the 2017 U.S. all-around title, Akash Modi, and Shane Wiskus.
The 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships serve as the national championships for junior and senior men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics. The men’s senior national team will be finalized following the U.S. Championships, while the top eight women in the all-around this weekend will automatically qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials later this month.
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HOW TO WATCH – SUNDAY, JUNE 6
| Date | Event | Time | Network |
| June 6 | 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships | 2-3 p.m. ET | NBC |
| June 6 | 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships | 7-9 p.m. ET/PT (LIVE ET) | NBC |
TOP GYMNASTS EXPECTED TO COMPETE IN THE 2021 U.S. GYMNSATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS:
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Biles Looks to Defend her 2019 U.S. Classic All-Around Title
U.S. Classic Field Also Expected to Include 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez, Three-Time World Medalist Suni Lee, and Four-Time World Medalist Jade Carey
Peacock Presents Early Session Competition Saturday at 1 p.m. ET; U.S. Classic: Warm-Up Show Beginning on Peacock at 5:30 p.m. ET, Including Live Look-Ins at Biles’ Warm-Up Session
Commentators: Terry Gannon, Nastia Liukin, Tim Daggett
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 20, 2021 – Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles headlines NBC Sports’ live coverage of the 2021 U.S. Classic Gymnastics from Indianapolis this Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Peacock will present Saturday’s U.S. Classic early session competition beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Then at 5:30 p.m. ET, Peacock will have an exclusive U.S. Classic: Warm-up show immediately before the evening event on Saturday, which will include live look-ins at Biles’ warm-up session ahead of her performance on NBCSN.
Biles, who looks to defend her 2019 U.S. Classic all-around title, is expected to compete this weekend along with three-time medalist at the 2019 World Championships Suni Lee, four-time world medalist Jade Carey, and 2016 Olympic gold and silver medalist Laurie Hernandez, who will compete in Saturday’s early session.
The 2021 U.S. Classic features junior and senior competitions and will be headlined by numerous Olympic medalists and world champions, including 2008 Olympic silver medalist Chellsie Memmel, who makes her return at age 32 after nine years away from competition. The event also serves as the final opportunity for female gymnasts to qualify for the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships (June 3-6).
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HOW TO WATCH – SATURDAY, MAY 22
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Network/Streaming |
| May 22 | 2021 U.S. Classic – Session 1 | 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 22 | Preview Show – 2021 U.S. Classic | 5:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 22 | 2021 U.S. Classic – Session 2 | 7 p.m. | NBCSN |
TOP GYMNASTS EXPECTED TO COMPETE IN THE 2021 U.S. CLASSIC:
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2021 Winter Cup Features 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez, Three-Time 2019 World Medalist Suni Lee, and Four-Time World Medalist Jade Carey
Commentators: Terry Gannon, Tim Daggett, Nastia Liukin
STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 25, 2021 – NBC Sports presents live gymnastics coverage of the 2021 Winter Cup and Nastia Liukin Cup from Indianapolis this weekend on NBC and NBCSN.
This year, the USA Gymnastics Winter Cup features an expanded field that will include both men’s and women’s junior and senior artistic gymnasts. Senior men will compete live tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, while senior women compete this Saturday live at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
The Nastia Liukin Cup, which airs tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, is an annual event featuring 36 pre-elite and level 10 (the highest level of the USA Gymnastics developmental program) gymnasts who qualify through the Nastia Liukin Cup Series, which includes many of the country’s top invitational events held throughout January and February.
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HOW TO WATCH – FRIDAY, FEB. 26 & SATURDAY, FEB. 27
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Network/Streaming |
| Fri., Feb. 26 | Nastia Liukin Cup | 2:30 p.m. | NBCSN |
| Fri., Feb. 26 | Winter Cup | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN |
| Sat., Feb. 27 | Winter Cup | 12:30 p.m. | NBC |
TOP GYMNASTS EXPECTED TO COMPETE IN THE 2021 WINTER CUP:
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Mixed-Gender Team Event to Feature Top Gymnasts from the U.S., Japan, China and Russia
Tanith White and Nastia Liukin will Call the Action
Encore Presentation: Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 5, 2020 – The FIG Friendship and Solidarity Competition will feature top gymnasts from the U.S., Japan, China and Russia on two mixed-gender teams — Team Friendship and Team Solidarity — in Tokyo, Japan. The competition will be held at Yoyogi National Stadium, which will host handball and badminton at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
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HOW TO WATCH
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