The competition was held on June 4, 2016, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

[1] Historically, it was the first time the competition was held in the city of Hartford, or indeed the state of Connecticut.

Additionally, being held in conjunction with the men's P&G U.S. Nationals, it was the first edition to have been combined with the event.

The competition served as the start of the 2016 USA Gymnastics elite season and, although not officially, the start of the USA Gymnastics 2016 Olympics team selection process.

Tickets for the event went on sale on January 15, 2016.