Varsity Spirit Kicks Off Championship With Opening Of The New Venue!

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Finally, the moment the cheer and dance community has been waiting for: the new venue custom-built for Varsity Spirit competitions is finally open!

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And the big news? 

You can see the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena at the Walt Disney World Resort yourself LIVE on Varsity TV during the 2018 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship opening! Varsity Spirit will host a live opening and welcome in the arena before the competition kicks off for the evening.

The live stream will begin tonight at 5 PM ET, and will last approximately 30 minutes as the teams and fans are welcomed to kick off the most anticipated college cheer and dance competition of the year. 

This weekend marks the 35th anniversary of the championship, and teams from 42 states have traveled to Orlando, Florida, to show off their skills. To find out which teams will be competing in the new venue, check out the order of performance, and look for the venues marked "Arena North" and "Arena South."

Don't miss your chance at an exclusive first look at the unveiling of the new ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Arena.


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