Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup 2026 Series 4: Milan, Italy
The FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Series concludes in Milan, Italy, from 10-12 July 2026, with the final stop of the season set to decide the overall World Cup titles. Hosted at the Unipol Forum in Assago, just outside Milan, the event brings together many of the world's leading rhythmic gymnasts across both individual and group competitions. Fans can watch the final day of competition live and free on Eurovision Sport on 12 July.
Event Facts
- Location: Milan (Assago), Italy
- Dates: 10-12 July 2026
- Series: FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Series 2026
- Venue: Unipol Forum
- Streaming: Finals live on Eurovision Sport on 12 July
- Disciplines: Individual and Group Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Apparatus: Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon, Group 5 Balls, Group 3 Hoops & 2 Pairs of Clubs
- Significance: Final stop of the 2026 FIG World Cup circuit
Rhythmic Gymnastics Schedule
All times are listed in local Italian time (CEST) and are subject to change. Eurovision Sport will stream Sunday's finals session live.
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| Sunday 12 July |
14:05 - Hoop Apparatus Final
14:47 - Ball Apparatus Final
15:29 - 5 Balls Routine Final
16:42 - Clubs Apparatus Final
17:24 - Ribbon Apparatus Final
18:06 - 3 Hoops & 2 Pairs of Clubs Routine Final
|
Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup 2026 Series Standings
Milan serves as the fourth and final World Cup stop of the 2026 season following events in Sofia, Tashkent and Baku. The series has produced several standout performers, setting up an exciting finale in Italy.
The final World Cup stop in Milan will feature three of the highest-ranked rhythmic gymnasts in the world. According to the latest FIG World Rankings, Taisiia Onofriichuk (Ukraine), Darja Varfolomeev (Germany) and Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria) occupy the top three positions in the global rankings and have been among the most consistent performers throughout the 2026 World Cup season.
Bulgaria's Maria Borisova has also emerged as one of the standout performers of the season. The Tashkent all-around champion ranks 8th globally, and will be aiming to challenge for further medals against an exceptionally strong field in Milan.
Top Gymnasts to Watch in Milan
(Based on Nominative Registrations - Final entries subject to change)
Tasiia Onofriichuk (Ukraine)
The standout performer of the 2026 World Cup season so far, Taisiia Onofriichuk arrives in Milan after winning the all-around titles in both Sofia and Baku, as well as claiming apparatus gold medals on hoop, ball and ribbon across the series. Still only 18, the Ukrainian has established herself as one of the leading athletes of the new Olympic cycle and will be aiming to secure the overall World Cup crown in Milan.
Darja Varfolomeev (Germany)
2024 Olympic all-around champion Darja Varfolomeev remains one of the sport's biggest stars. The German claimed golds on ribbon and clubs in Tashkent and Baku, and gold on ball in Baku. Known for her consistency and artistry, Varfolomeev is always a contender for medals across all four apparatus.
Maria Borisova (Bulgaria)
Maria Borisova has established herself as one of Bulgaria's leading rhythmic gymnasts during the 2026 World Cup season. The 19-year-old claimed the all-around title in Tashkent and added apparatus silver on hoop, building on a strong campaign that also included multiple finals appearances in Tashkent.
Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria)
Stiliana Nikolova arrives in Milan as one of the leading contenders for the overall World Cup title. The Bulgarian star is currently ranked third in the series standings behind Taisiia Onofriichuk and Darja Varfolomeev after a consistently strong season. Nikolova claimed all-around silver in Sofia and bronze in Baku.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Venue: Unipol Forum, Milan
The 2026 World Cup will be held at the Unipol Forum in Assago, part of the Milan metropolitan area. One of Italy's premier indoor sporting arenas, the venue hosts major international sporting events, such as FIBA EuroBasket (in 2022) and the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships. It hosted figure skating and short-track speed skating during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Milan has become one of the most established stops on the rhythmic gymnastics calendar and has hosted numerous World Cup events over the years. The city will once again provide a fitting stage for the final World Cup competition of the season, where overall series honours will be decided.
Watch Gymnastics Live on Eurovision Sport
Fans can watch the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Milan finals live and free on Eurovision Sport on 12 July, alongside a wide range of gymnastics coverage available throughout the year (subject to broadcast restrictions).
More gymnastics available to stream includes:
- Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships 2026
- Artistic World Challenge Cup 2026
- Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2025
- FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships
Stream live events, full replays and highlights anytime on Eurovision Sport.