Insider Info: 2021 America’s Best Indy Challenge

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For the first time ever, Varsity TV will be giving fans a front-row seat to watch every performance live at the 2021 America's Best Indy Challenge

America's Best places emphasis on recognition from skills, to excellent grades in school, and even community service. Teams competing will be split into DI/DII divisions per the USASF
split guidelines. 

Teams will be traveling to Indianapolis to compete in this one-of-a-kind competition and you won’t want to miss any of the action!


Who: All Star Cheerleaders 

When: December 18, 2021

Where: Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN

Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV


Venue Insider

The 2021 America's Best Indy Challenge will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. Spectator tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and children ages 5 and under are free. The convention center is located right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis at 100 South Capitol Ave. 

Click here for detailed maps, directions, and parking information. 

Looking for things while in town? The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a great spot this time of year. Celebrate the holidays and even get a picture with Santa at Jolly Days, a winter celebration, put on by the largest children's museum in the world! 

Check out some other things to do in the charming city of Indianapolis, Indiana


The 2021 America's Best Indy Challenge offers all star teams the chance to earn bids to many of the end-of-season events!

Bids Up For Grabs At America's Best Indy Challenge

  • 2 Wild Card Bids to The Summit  
  • 2 Wild Card Bids to The D2 Summit
  • 3 Partial-Paid for D1 teams to The Regional Summit 
  • 3 Partial-Paid for DII teams to The Regional Summit 
  • Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals 
  • Bids to The Quest 

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