USA Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials: Schedule & TV Info

Simone Biles is a near-lock to make the USA women’s gymnastics Olympic team. (Getty)

Artistic gymnastics has transformed into one of the most popular Olympic events, and every four years, there are a handful of competitors who go from relatively unknown to national heroes.

This weekend, we find out the five women who will get a chance to do exactly that for the Red, White and Blue in 2016, as the women’s gymnastics trials are set to get underway in San Jose, California.

Here’s a complete look at everything you need to know to watch:

Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials Schedule

Friday, July 8

Competition Time: 8:30 – 11 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC (9-11 p.m. ET/PT)

Live Stream: NBCOlympics.com (8:30 – 11 p.m. ET)

Sunday, July 10

Competition Time: 8 – 11 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC (8:30 – 11 p.m. ET/PT)

Live Stream: NBCOlympics.com (8 – 11 p.m. ET)

Qualifying Info & Preview

Of the five available spots on the USA women’s gymnastics team, one automatic bid will be awarded to the all-around winner after two days of competition.

The favorite there, of course, is Simone Biles, who has won gold at the last three World Championships and hasn’t lost an all-around competition in more than three years.

A selection committee will decide on the remaining four spots. 2012 Olympians Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman are expected to make the team, while other candidates include 16-year-old Lauren Hernandez, who finished third in the all-around at the P&G Championships last month, as well as Madison Kocian, Ashton Locklear and Maggie Nichols.