Hartford will again play host to USA Gymnastics’ U.S. Classic, set for July 17-18. 

PeoplesBankArena, also will host the 2026 Hopes Championships, which will run in conjunction with U.S. Classic and is the championship event for gymnasts in the 11-12 and 13-14-year-old age groups.  

Hartford has been a regular stop for USA Gymnastics events since 2010, with the city most recently hosting the 2024 U.S. Classic, where three women’s Olympic all-around champions competed together for the first time: Simone Biles (2016, 2024), Suni Lee (2020), and Gabby Douglas (2012).