Insider Info: 2026 Cheer Power Houston Christmas Showdown

Posted November 3, 2026 in All Star

American Cheer Power rolls back into Texas for the 2026 Cheer Power Houston Christmas Showdown on Dec. 6.

Hosted at the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas, just outside Houston, the competition will stream live on Varsity TV, featuring Division I and Division II All Star cheer teams competing for points toward the Varsity Cheer League and bids to end-of-season championships.

The one-day showdown caps a full weekend of competition at the Epicenter, following the 2026 NDA Houston Regional for All Star dance teams at the same venue on Dec. 5.

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2026 Cheer Power Houston Christmas Showdown

What To Know About The Fort Bend Epicenter

The Fort Bend Epicenter opened in 2023 and spans 230,000 square feet, with an arena floor surrounded by permanent seating for approximately 8,600 spectators — expandable to 10,000.

The multi-purpose facility hosts everything from monster trucks to volleyball, and it has quickly become a go-to home for competitive cheer in the Houston area.

What Teams Are Competing For At The 2026 Cheer Power Houston Christmas Showdown

Bids to the season’s biggest stages are up for grabs, including bids to The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit and The Recreational Summit, plus bids to The Quest and Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals.

Top teams in eligible divisions also can qualify for The Regional Summit.

Teams will be chasing points in the Varsity Cheer League as well — the official ranking system for All Star cheerleading, where each team’s six best event scores calculate its final seasonal rank and regional champions win cash and prizes.

Things To Do In The Houston Area

As Texas’s largest city, Houston offers museums, galleries, outdoor recreation, rodeo culture, shopping and a dining scene with more than 10,000 restaurants — plenty of options for teams celebrating after awards.

How To Watch The 2026 Cheer Power Houston Christmas Showdown

The action streams LIVE on Varsity TV on Dec. 6, with a rebroadcast available 24 hours post-event.

Check the event schedule on Varsity TV for performance blocks and awards times as competition day approaches.

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