UCLA Gymnastics is ready to launch its season after putting its impressive team depth on display at the annual “Meet the Bruins” event on December 13, 2025.
The Bruins will battle Washington, California, and Oregon State in the highly anticipated Best of the West Quad Meet, taking place at Alaska Airlines Arena on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
UCLA aims to build on last season’s momentum, when it captured the Big Ten Championship and finished as national runners-up, just behind Oklahoma.
Everything To Know About UCLA Gymnastics’ Season Opener
The Bruins will face off against Washington, California, and Oregon, all of which are former Pac-12 Conference members. The Bruins will face off against Washington, California, and Oregon State, all of which are former Pac-12 Conference members.
All four teams are ranked in the preseason Top 36, with UCLA ranked No. 4, Oregon State at No. 17, California at No. 20, and Washington at No. 34. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026. It takes place at 3:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on Big Ten Plus (B1G+).
Access requires a B1G+ subscription, which is available through the Big Ten Network’s streaming service. Fans can download the B1G+ app or visit bigtenplus.com to stream on devices such as smart TVs, phones, or computers, with no cable login required beyond the subscription.
The Bruins will open the meet on floor exercise and finish on balance beam, mirroring their rotation from the last four competitions, including the NCAA Championships and Regionals. Expect standout performances from stars like Jordan Chiles and Tiana Sumanasekera, both eager to make a statement in the season opener.
UCLA Gymnastics Star Jordan Chiles on Being a Senior
The Bruins’ biggest star, Chiles, will be returning to compete in her senior season. Chiles, who has three Olympic medals to her name, joined UCLA in December 2021 and competed in her freshman season in 2022.
She has earned several accolades during her collegiate career, such as becoming the 2025 NCAA uneven bars champion and the 2023 NCAA uneven bars & floor exercise champion. In a recent interview with UCLA, Chiles made her feelings known on what she is most excited about for her senior year:
“Knowing that it’s my senior year, being able to take the past three years of my career and just understanding that, yes, they were fast, but I got to enjoy them and really dive deep into the relationships and friendships that I’ve built with my team and my coaches, and know that I’m always going to be a Bruin no matter what – it’s going to be bittersweet for sure.” she said.
Last season, Chiles played a pivotal role in the team’s achievements, posting a remarkable 39.775 all-around at the NCAA Championships and a 39.5875 in the semifinals, highlighted by a dazzling 9.975 on floor. She finished the year ranked among the nation’s top 11 all-around gymnasts.
