Where Is The 2026 NCA & NDA College Nationals

Posted April 2, 2026

The 2026 NCA & NDA College National Championship heads back to the bandshell starting April. 9- 11 for another year of stellar performances and competition.

Collegiate cheerleading and dance teams will travel to Daytona Beach, Florida to take the mat at the Ocean Center and Oceanfront Bandshell in hopes of bringing a national championship back to their schools. Friends, family and fans will pack the bandshell all weekend long, so prepare for loud and full of action performances, and trust there will never be a dull moment.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as collegiate cheerleaders, dancers and mascots converge on the shores of the Sunshine State to compete in the pinnacle event for colleges and universities from across the country.

The Ocean Center And Oceanfront Bandshell in Daytona Beach, Florida

The Ocean Center and Oceanfront Bandshell will provide an incredible beachside setting, and the amazing hotel options will turn a week of competition at the 2026 NCA & NDA College Nationals into an unforgettable vacation, too.

Cheer teams will compete in the Bandshell and the Ocean Center Arena, while dance teams doing team dance, jazz and pom will compete in the Ocean Center Hall.

The Ocean Center allows for meetings, conventions and events to be conducted in an expansive venue that is steps away from the Daytona Beach.

The facility boasts more than 205,000 square feet of meeting space (exhibit hall, arena, meeting rooms, banquet hall) and plenty of parking – all to accommodate events of all sizes.

The Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell and Park is one of the premier open-air venues in the Southeast, and while it’s known for a variety of free summer concerts, it also makes an unforgettable competition venue.

Missed the Action? Watch The Rebroadcast

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

Relive The Action With Varsity TV 24/7 Network

Whether you're a die-hard fan, a coach or an athlete, Varsity TV 24/7 Network brings the action of the competitive cheer and dance season straight to you—anytime, anywhere.

The always-live stream will feature all-access content and video replays hand-picked by experts on the Varsity TV team. Tune in to Varsity TV 24/7 Network live, starting on Nov. 1.

NCA & NDA College Nationals 2026 Schedule

Block schedules have been released. Check out the schedules:

2026 NCA & NDA College Cheerleading Team National Championship Results

Results for the 2026 NCA & NDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship can be found here.

NCA & NDA College Nationals Results From Past Years:

Tune in to Varsity TV from April. 9-11 to watch all the action live from the 2026 NCA & NDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Daytona, Florida.

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