The 2026 NCA High School National Championship is scheduled for January 23–25, 2026.
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Event Logistics
Location: The competition is moving to the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Address: 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Registration: Registration officially opened on August 21, 2025.
Competition Details
Participants: High school, junior high, and middle school cheerleading teams from across the nation.
Categories: Teams compete for national titles in Crowd Leading, Performance, and Game Day Performance.
Awards: Winners are awarded the Golden Megaphone trophies and the Go Be Great awards for service and leadership.
New for 2026: Introduction of the Team Platinum Tier. Teams that place in the Top 3 at a Regional qualifier receive priority perks such as early check-in and priority practice sign-ups.
How to Watch
Live Stream: The event is broadcast live exclusively on Varsity TV.
Rebroadcast: Archived footage and replays will be available for subscribers starting January 24, 2026.
Tickets: Spectator tickets are available through ShowClix. No cash sales are available at the venue; all tickets must be purchased digitally.
⏩ CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
⏩ CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
Event Logistics
Location: The competition is moving to the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Address: 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Registration: Registration officially opened on August 21, 2025.
Competition Details
Participants: High school, junior high, and middle school cheerleading teams from across the nation.
Categories: Teams compete for national titles in Crowd Leading, Performance, and Game Day Performance.
Awards: Winners are awarded the Golden Megaphone trophies and the Go Be Great awards for service and leadership.
New for 2026: Introduction of the Team Platinum Tier. Teams that place in the Top 3 at a Regional qualifier receive priority perks such as early check-in and priority practice sign-ups.
How to Watch
Live Stream: The event is broadcast live exclusively on Varsity TV.
Rebroadcast: Archived footage and replays will be available for subscribers starting January 24, 2026.
Tickets: Spectator tickets are available through ShowClix. No cash sales are available at the venue; all tickets must be purchased digitally.