The American Cup is set for a historic return as a mixed team event in 2026, with USA Gymnastics announcing Friday a star-studded initial nominative roster for the meet.

More than 12 Olympians and 23 World Championship athletes are expected to compete on the evening of March 7, as the prestigious event celebrates its 50th anniversary after a six-year hiatus. The Nastia Liukin Cup will be held in conjunction with the meet and takes place the afternoon of March 7.

Hosted at Lee’s Family Forum in suburban Las Vegas, the 2026 American Cup marks the first time the competition has been held since 2020 and signals its return to the global gymnastics calendar in a bold new way.

A star-studded international field

Following the nominative registration deadline, we now have an idea of who will take the mat from Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, China, Spain, and Mexico. Every participating nation plans to bring gymnasts with Olympic and/or world championship experience, underscoring the prestige of this year’s event.

The American team will be named at the conclusion of Winter Cup, which is set for February 21-22 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition, while seven countries are confirmed to be competing in Vegas, an eighth country could still be added in the coming weeks.

Among the most notable names currently registered:

  • Daiki Hashimoto (Japan) – Four-time Olympic medalist and 12-time world medalist
  • Zhang Boheng (China) – 2024 Olympic triple medalist and four-time world medalist
  • Qiu Qiyuan (China) – 2024 Olympic silver medalist and 2023 world champion on uneven bars
  • Zhang Qingying (China) – 2025 world champion on beam and all-around bronze medalist
  • Vitaliy Guimaraes (Brazil) – Former Oklahoma gymnast and 2022 Winter Cup champion (USA), began representing Brazil in 2025 and made his Worlds debut

Mixed team format offers Olympic preview

The 2026 American Cup is a mixed team competition (AmCup was previously part of the all-around World Cup circuit), allowing fans an early look at a potential format for the new mixed team event at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Each country may name up to three men and three women (plus alternates), with no more than two athletes of each gender competing on any single apparatus.

Per USA Gymnastics, the official format is as follows:

  • Up to 8 teams
  • 3 rounds of competition
    • Round 1: 8 teams
    • Round 2: 6 teams
    • Round 3: 4 teams
  • 2 men, 2 women per team compete each round
  • Men’s events: FX, PB, HB
  • Women’s events: UB, BB, FX

This format emphasizes team strategy, depth, and versatility, adding a new layer of excitement for both athletes and spectators.

U.S. team selection still to come

The final American Cup roster remains subject to change. The U.S. team will be determined following the 2026 Winter Cup, scheduled for February 21–22 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Tickets and event information

A complete list of currently registered athletes is available by country and will continue to be updated as the competition approaches. For tickets, schedules, and the latest event details, fans can visit AmericanCup.com.

With Olympic champions, world medalists, and a forward-looking competition format, the 2026 American Cup is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated gymnastics events of the year – and a must-watch moment on the road to LA28.

Full roster

Note: The below roster is subject to change and there will be up to eight countries represented. There are currently seven listed right now. An additional country could be added at a later date.

Brazil

Men

  • Vitaliy Guimaraes – Dallas, Texas^
  • Diogo Soares – Piracicaba, Brazil*^
  • Caio Souza – Volta Redonda, Brazil*^

Women

  • Gabriela Bouças – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Ana Luiza Pires Lima – Telêmaco Borba, Brazil
  • Sophia Weisberg – Araras, Brazil^

China

Men

  • Shi Cong – Jiangsu, China^
  • Xie Chenyi – Anhui, China
  • Yang Haonan – Zhejiang, China
  • Li Hongyan – Sichuan, China (Reserve)
  • Zhang Boheng – Hunan, China (Reserve)*^
  • Zhang Yangyu – Guangdong, China (Reserve)

Women

  • Qiu Qiyuan – Fujian, China*^
  • Zhang Qingying – Zhejiang, China^
  • Zhang Yihan – Henan, China*
  • Ke Qinqin – Dongguan, China (Reserve)
  • Tian Zhuofan – Hunan, China (Reserve)
  • Zhang Xinyi – Hubei, China (Reserve)

Great Britain

Men

  • Oakley Banks – Maidstone, England
  • Sam Mostowfi – Haywards Heath, England
  • Sol Scott – Huntingdon, England

Women

  • Ruby Evans – Cardiff, Wales*^
  • Alia Leat – Surrey, England^
  • Abigail Martin – Paignton, England*^

Japan

Men

  • Daiki Hashimoto – Chiba, Japan*^
  • Tomoharu Tsunogai – Aichi, Japan^

Women

  • Rina Kishi – Toda, Japan*^
  • Haruka Nakamura – Osaka, Japan*^

Mexico

Men

  • Isaac Nuñez Farfan – Ensenada, Mexico^
  • Rodrigo Gomez Grosso – San Diego, California^
  • Mario Alberto Rojas Quintero – Mexicali, Mexico^

Women

  • Natalia Escalera – Ensenada, Mexico*^
  • Mariangela Flores – Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico^
  • Paulina Guerra – Monterrey, Mexico^

Spain

Women

  • Alba Petisco – Barcelona, Spain*^
  • Marina Escudero – Barcelona, Spain^

* Denotes Olympian
^ Denotes FIG World Championships team member