Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera leads a field of the best American gymnasts, who compete this week at the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, from Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9. Fans can stream the whole tournament live on Peacock, or Championship round coverage with a 5-day free trial of DIRECTV similar streaming offer. Here’s how to watch the U.S. Gymnastics Championships today.
What are the U.S. Gymnastics Championships streaming on?
The 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will air on NBC and Peacock, which means you can stream it on any streaming service that includes NBC in its channel lineup, including DIRECTV (free trial).
We recommend Peacock as the best streaming service for the U.S. Gymnastics Championship for its unparalleled comprehensive coverage of the event. Fans can sign up directly for, or get it for free with a $1, 30-day trial of Walmart+.
There are several other streaming options that will let you watch the Gymnastics Championship, including DIRECTV and fuboTV. Here’s a breakdown.
Peacock free trial
Peacock is the only way to get full access to Day 1 coverage of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. However, the service does not include a free trial. There is a workaround, however.
New Walmart+ subscribers get their first 30 days for just $1 right now, and every Walmart+ subscription includes a complementary subscription to Peacock or Paramount+. This is currently the only method to get complementary Peacock access.
DIRECTV free trial
DIRECTV includes NBC access during its 5-day free trial. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news, and must-see shows the moment they air. DIRECTV also offers $30 off its first month of service so you pay just $59.99.
DIRECTV
Stream live sports, breaking news and must-see shows, and enjoy up to $30 off your first month of DIRECTV Entertainment.
fuboTV free trial
FuboTV is a live TV streaming service focused on live sports, including U.S. and international soccer, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more. It also includes exclusive fubo Sports networks, and includes NBC in its base pricing. It offers 200+ channels starting at $63.99 for the first month. Right now you can try fuboTV free for 5 days.
Fubo
$88.99 $63.99
Sign up for a free trial of Fubo to watch your favorite sports networks for free, then enjoy $25 off your first month of service.
What about Apple TV?
One of the best bangs for your buck in streaming right now is the AppleTV/Peacock bundle, for just $15 per month. Apple TV is a $12.99/month service, but fans can bundle it with Peacock for just $2 extra in one of our favorite ongoing streaming deals.
U.S. Gymnastics Championship start time
The 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championship live broadcast starts at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT live on Peacock on both Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7, with earlier start times on the weekend.
Here’s the full schedule of 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championship coverage to be found throughout the weekend.
U.S. Gymnastics Championship schedule
- Thursday, Aug. 6: Sr. Men Day 1, 10 p.m. ET on Peacock
- Friday, Aug. 7: Sr. Women Day 1, 10 p.m. ET on Peacock
- Saturday, Aug. 8: Sr. Women Day 1 Reair, 4 p.m. ET on NBC
- Saturday, Aug. 8: Sr. Men Day 2, 7:30 p.m. ET on Peacock
- Sunday, Aug. 9: Sr. Men Day 2 Reair, 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC
- Sunday, Aug. 9: Sr. Women Day 2, 6 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
What to look for in Phoenix
The 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix will feature top American gymnasts competing for spots on the 2026-27 National Teams and the roster for the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam. The women’s competition will showcase 2024 Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera, five-time World medalist Leanne Wong, and rising senior Charleigh Bullock, as well as Phoenix-native Jade Carey. The men’s field will feature defending all-around champion Asher Hong and Olympic/World medalist Frederick Richard, with potential returns from 2020 Olympian Yul Moldauer and his Tokyo teammate Shane Wiskus.
