2026 XCEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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2026
XCEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

March 26-29
LA Convention Center WEST HALL A
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

GATE FEES

All spectator fees are per day and are CASH ONLY. Please come prepared for this.

Adults $25 Per Day

Children 2-12 Years Old $10 Per Day

Seniors & Military, Police, Fire w/ ID $20 Per Day

COMPETITION ADDRESS

The meet will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in WEST HALL A @ 1201 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. This is not the same hall as Victory Classic.

ATHLETE CHECK IN

Athletes do not need to check-in for the event. They can go directly into the venue through the main entrance.

Athletes are not required to purchase spectator passes as long as they are wearing their team comp gear.

SPECTATOR CHECK IN

Spectators will check in at the sign that says Parent Check-In. Reminder entrance is CASH ONLY. There are some ATM’s but they often run out of cash so please be prepared. The State has decided that all passes will be All Day passes this year.

*** IMPORTANT*** If you arrive early, please be considerate of others. To ensure a positive viewing experience for families whose athletes are currently competing, we kindly ask that seating closest to the events be left available for those actively watching their children.

We understand that many families arrive early to get settled before their athlete’s session begins. If you choose to sit while waiting, please be mindful of parents who are trying to watch their athletes compete and be willing to make space if needed.

Thank you for helping us create a supportive and enjoyable experience for all of our athletes and families.

PARKING

***IMPORTANT*** Please be aware the Convention Center is under construction for the 2028 Olympics. Pico Blvd is closed. You can enter the West Hall parking structure off of LA Live Way the Pico entrance is not accessible. Please see the map below. You can enter the South Hall Parking structure off of Fig to 15th Drive or off of Convention Center Drive.

West Hall parking prices do change based on game times. Starting at 4pm on Friday parking in West Hall is $40. Starting at 4pm on Saturday parking in West Hall is $35. South Hall parking structure stays $30 all day regardless of if there is an event at Crypto.com.

Crypto game schedule that could impact parking times is:

  • 3/27/2026 - 7:30pm - Brooklyn Nets @ LA Lakers

  • 3/28/2026 - 6:00pm - Utah Mammoth @ LA Kings

  • 3/29/2026 - No Events

We also found out about a cool new tool to find parking deals if you are ok with a little extra walk. If you go to SpotHero and enter the location and times it will tell you the closest nearby parking deals: SPOTHERO.

SPECTATOR VIEWING

Seating will be rotating. We will have spectator viewing in front of each event. Please rotate with your gymnast to allow yourself and everyone else the best views of their athletes. There will be no saving of seats when you move away from your event.

We have a designated Red floor, Black Floor and Blue floor for the event. You will be able to identify which competition floor is yours based on the color of the curtains surrounding the competition floor.

  • Blue Floor - Bronze’s

  • Red Floor - Silver’s

  • Black Floor - Gold’s

Also, please remember this event is supposed to be fun. We strongly encourage you to cheer loudly and encourage your athlete to do their best. However, we expect everyone to act

appropriately and maintain a positive environment for all of our competitors.

CONCESSIONS

Concessions will be offered inside our competition hall as well as outside in the entry area. Because of the construction there will be no food trucks this year.

There will also be carts with cocktails, boba drinks, coffee drinks, popcorn and cotton candy.

We will also have a T-Shirt vendor with State Championships memorabilia and GK will have a special commemorative leotard.

AWARDS

When your athlete’s competition session ends they will make their way out of the competition area and into our awards area. The awards areas are also designated RED, BLACK and BLUE with curtains.

In an effort to expedite awards, we will be using a different format for awards. Athletes will sit in the back staging area behind the awards stand and will be placed in order and given theirmedals before we send them up on the stage.

We do put stickers on our awards medals so please be aware that this will take us an extra 10 minutes to get started as this does take us a bit of extra time. But once we get going it should move pretty quickly.

Team awards trophies will be given out at the conclusion of Session 11 of the event after all scores have been collected.

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FANBOARDS @ XCEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

We’re excited to share a new partnership for the XCel State Championships. We’ll be offering FanBoards, fun, personalized signs families can order to cheer on their athletes during the meet.

Show your gymnast how proud you are with a professional "Aisle of Fame" welcome. These aren’t your average posters, they’re high-definition, rigid keepsakes designed to fuel their fire.

  • Zero Stress: We deliver directly to the LA Convention Center.

  • Pro Quality: Durable, vibrant, and perfect for "I stuck it!" photos.

  • A Lasting Keepsake: A sturdy reminder of their hard work to hang at home.Per Gymnast including state and regional fees