Main Story: Minnesota’s 2027 gymnastics schedule features five home meets, six road meets and the Big Ten Championships. The Gophers will face six teams that finished in last season’s WCGA top 25, building on a breakthrough 2026 campaign that ended with the program’s first NCAA Final Four appearance.

By the Numbers
  • 5 home meets and 6 road meets are scheduled before the Big Ten Championships.
  • 6 opponents ranked in last season’s WCGA top 25 are on the schedule.
  • Minnesota went 30-13 overall and 7-2 in Big Ten competition in 2026, finishing fourth at the NCAA Championships.
Yes, But

The schedule includes a demanding mix of conference and nationally ranked opponents, but Minnesota enters the season with momentum after its strongest campaign to date.

State of Play
  • The Gophers open the regular season at home against Winona State, Hamline and Gustavus Adolphus on Jan. 8.
  • Key tests include UCLA, Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa, Penn State and NC State.
  • Postseason competition is scheduled to begin with the Big Ten Championships at Ohio State on March 19-20.
What's Next

Minnesota’s season starts with a free public intrasquad meet Jan. 2, followed by its regular-season opener Jan. 8. Season tickets are on sale now.

Bottom Line

After reaching its first NCAA Final Four, Minnesota faces a schedule designed to test whether last season’s breakthrough can become a sustained championship-level run.