Insider Info: 2026 NDA National Championship

The 2026 NDA National Championship (NDA High School Nationals) heads to Orlando. to kick off an eventful weekend starting Saturday, Feb. 14- Monday, Feb.16. 

On the line will be national titles, amazing awards, a mention on the Wall of Fame and the Go Be Great Award, presented to a coach, team or program that goes above and beyond – outside of the world of dance and cheer and competition – to make the world a better place. Oh, and likely lifelong friends and memories, too!

Who: Varsity And Junior High/Middle School Dance Teams
When: Feb 14-16, 2026
Where: Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

With that rich history and tradition as the foundation, NDA events take place each year from coast to coast.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout dancers go head-to-head with their sights set on championship glory!

What To Know About The Hilton Orlando

When the NDA National Championship visits the Hilton Orlando, competitors will have the chance to be part of a special tradition and enjoy all of the magical things that make Orlando one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

Hilton Orlando spans more than 25 acres and is close to the plethora of theme parks, shopping, and dining that have earned Orlando the nickname Magic City. The property features seven restaurants, a spa, a Topgolf Swing Suite, and a premier aquatic scene that includes pools, a splash pad, a lazy river, and a waterslide.

Since the property has an ongoing partnership with the Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando, there already will be built-in perks for those who also stay at Hilton Orlando during the competition, but NDA also has worked some magic for special hotel and theme park deals for competitors and their guests. 

When it’s time to compete, which is the reason everyone is in town, the event will take over the Orange Ballroom at Hilton Orlando, one of three ballrooms, alongside plenty of additional meeting rooms.

The Orange Ballroom is a 30,000-square-foot space with 24-foot ceilings and unobstructed views of the stage.

The property is close to the Orange County Convention Center, another venue familiar to competitive dance and cheer teams, in case there’s a desire or need to make a trip over.

Checkout the photo gallery of Hilton Orlando and it’s many features and amenities. 

Additional property info: Dining | Location & Transpiration | Things To Do

Things To Do In Orlando

Florida long has been a prime destination for Spring Break. Is that still true? Maybe. Will that factor into the crowds and lines if you plan to have the trip to the Sunshine State double as a vacation? Again, maybe. 

BUT, a busy day in Florida might be better than a normal March day somewhere else, right? 

Along with the special pricing for NDA competitors and their guests mentioned above, use this great info from VisitOrlando.com to help plan the most amazing and memorable trip.

Perhaps enjoying the four theme parks that are a part of Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT – would be enough to keep everyone entertained when it’s not time to compete, but even that can be intimidating. 

Check out these travel tips to help make the planning process a smooth one:

Need a car to get around the Sunshine State? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2026 NDA National Championship

The 2026 NDA National Championship will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

If you’re going to be in Orlando and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information. 

2026 NDA National Championship Results

Results for the 2026 NDA National Championship can be found here.

2026 NDA National Championship Schedule

The schedule for the 2026 NDA National Championship can be found here. 

Past Results From The NDA National Championship

• 2023 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2022 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2021 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2020 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2019 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2018 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2017 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 2016 NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tune in to Varsity TV from Feb 14-16 to watch all the action live from the 2026 NDA National Championship in Hilton Orlando, Florida.