UCLA Gymnastics will face a formidable early-season challenge in its next meet as it competes against three of the nation’s top NCAA programs at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad on January 10, 2026.
The Bruins are set to take on No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU and No. 5 Utah in what shapes up to be one of the marquee meets of the season.
How UCLA Gymnastics and Other Sprouts Quad Teams Have Performed So Far
The Bruins enter the quad meet with momentum after opening their season in strong fashion at the Best of the West Quad. UCLA posted a 196.975 team score while dominating the vault, beam, and floor exercise rotations. Jordan Chiles led the way with a standout performance, recording a 39.725 all-around score and playing a key role in earning the victory.
Utah also arrives with early success, having won its season-opener against Minnesota and Iowa at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Oklahoma, meanwhile, has yet to make its 2026 debut, with the reigning NCAA champions set to open their season directly at the meet on Saturday.
LSU enters the matchup following its annual Open Mike Night Showcase, an intrasquad exhibition that traditionally serves as the Tigers’ preseason tune-up.
Where to Watch The UCLA Bruins at Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad?
The event will air on the ABC Network, with the meet starting at 1:00 p.m. PT at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.
While Chiles will be eager to continue her dominance after already showcasing her anticipated floor exercise routine in the season opener, freshman Tiana Sumanasekera is another athlete to watch for the Bruins.
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Ahead of the season, Chiles took time to reflect on her 2025 campaign and its defining moments.
UCLA Standout Gymnast and Olympic Champion Jordan Chiles on Her 2025 Season
Chiles summed up the year with enthusiasm after achieving multiple major milestones, including helping power the program to its first-ever Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships title. Off the mat, Chiles also finished as the second runner-up on Dancing With The Stars Season 34 alongside her dance partner, Ezra Sosa.
In a celebratory Instagram post, Chiles expressed her gratitude, writing, “Wow wow wow!!! 2025 you did your big one🥹 words can’t describe how my year went from multiple different magazine covers, to being big 10 champs, to making new memories with amazing teammates to gaining an amazing partner on DWTS!!”
She then made it clear that her focus has already shifted to what lies ahead, adding, “Now 2026 let’s see what you can bring!! We Locked In 🔒,” indicating her readiness to carry the momentum of 2025 into the new season.
