America's Best Grand Nationals

America’s Best Grand Nationals

At our Grand National Championship in Kansas City, MO we place an emphasis on recognition. From fans to athletes, we love to recognize the BEST in class when it comes to skills, excellent grades in school, and even community service.
The event utilizes several unique areas of the venue including incredible arena-style seating and an elegant coaches room.
This national championship provides a one of a kind athlete experience just before the holidays and, in the spirit of recognizing all participants, each athlete will take home a custom, commemorative medal and division winners will earn National Champion jackets!

America's Best Grand Nationals Kansas City

We had a BLAST in Kansas City, MO this past December! Do you see your gym featured in the ABKC Grand Nationals 2023 highlight video?

Championship Information

General Information

America’s Best Kansas City Grand Nationals
December 11-13, 2026

Kansas City Convention Center
301 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

Performance Days:

Friday – Prep & Novice Divisions
Saturday – Elite Divisions
Sunday – Elite Divisions

Event Contacts
Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event.

Registration Specialist: Isabel Odle – iodle@varsity.com
Advisor: Braden Tomalson – btomalson@varsity.com
Event Coordinator: Chloe Smith – chloe.smith@varsity.com

Schedules

Block Schedule – Coming Soon!
Final Performance Order – Coming Soon!

Spectator Information

2026 Information Coming Soon!

Bid Information

2026-2027 Bid Information:

View the 2026-2027 Summit Championships Bid Guide HERE!

The Cheerleading Worlds:

2 Full Paid Bids
4 At-Large Bids
View the 2026-2027 Worlds Bid Declaration HERE!

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Housing Required Event

This is a Housing Required Event.

For your convenience we have secured attendee blocks throughout the city with amazing rates specifically for Varsity All Star customers. Team Travel Source (TTS) has also successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your teams preparation and performance. Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event. Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event.

Book REQUIRED Housing

If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail staysmart@varsity.com.

Previous Championship Information

View Results

2025 America’s Best Grand Nationals Results: View
2024 America’s Best Grand Nationals Results: View
2023 America’s Best Grand Nationals Results: View

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