{"id":5569,"date":"2018-10-09T19:41:09","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T19:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/?page_id=5569"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:56:55","slug":"nationals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"America&#8217;s Best Grand Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-Hero-25-V1.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>America&#8217;s Best<\/h1>\n<h1>Grand Nationals<\/h1>\n<p>December 12-13, 2026<br \/>\nKansas City, MO<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14478990\/results' rel='' target='_blank' title='2025 Results'>2025 Results<\/i><\/a><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?eventId=a1BPn000003thk9&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=vas-nyrcompetition-26_27&#038;MC_Job_ID__c=1300000' rel='' target='_blank' title='2026 Date & Location'>2026 Date & Location<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?eventId=a1B0H00000KaBbBUAV&#038;utm_campaign=nyrevents-19-20&#038;utm_medium=vas-brand&#038;utm_source=brand-website&#038;utm_term=ab' title='Search & Register for Competition' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LMP_2450-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competition<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='competitions' href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AB-About-23-330x220.png)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=&#8221;wrap-section wrap-square-promo&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;wrap-text-combo&#8221;]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ABKC-About-25.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4>America&#8217;s Best Grand Nationals<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>The event utilizes several unique areas of the venue including incredible arena-style seating and an elegant coaches room.<\/li>\n<li>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!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2023 America&#039;s Best Grand Nationals Kansas City\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/JpaHaxVhoaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>America's Best Grand Nationals Kansas City<\/h4><p>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?<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Championship Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a794cab5229d2_21749419' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>General Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>America&#8217;s Best Kansas City Grand Nationals<\/strong><br \/>\nDecember 12-13, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kansas City Convention Center<\/strong><br \/>\n301 West 13th Street<br \/>\nKansas City, MO 64105<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Contacts<\/strong><br \/>\nOur team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration Specialist: Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<li>Advisor: Braden Tomalson &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:btomalson@varsity.com\">btomalson@varsity.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Event Coordinator: Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a794cab522e01_85160924' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Schedules<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>Block Schedule &#8211; Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<li>Final Performance Order &#8211; Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a794cab523077_77112113' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Spectator Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>2026 Information Coming Soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a794cab523269_23550604' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Bid Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>2025-2026 Bid Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur1mvg\" class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/thecheerleadingworlds.net\/\" href=\"https:\/\/thecheerleadingworlds.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link The Cheerleading Worlds\"><strong>The Cheerleading Worlds<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Full Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li>4 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-VAS-WorldsBidDec\">View 2025-206 Worlds Bid Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/\">The Summit Championships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\"><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/SummitChamps-BidGuide25-26\">View 2025-2026 Summit Championships Bid Guide<\/a> (The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit, The Rec Summit, The Regional Summit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/youth-rec\/competitions\/the-quest\/\">The Quest Recreational Championship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\"><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-Quest-GoldBid-Distribution\">View 2025-2026 Quest Gold Bid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/us-finals\/\">The U.S. Finals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a794cab523795_97266246' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Housing Required Event<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>This is a Housing Required Event.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">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.\u00a0 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtravelsource-cheer.com\/housing-required-events\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book REQUIRED Housing<\/span><\/a><span 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data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a794cab525763_76107173' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>View Results<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>2025 America&#8217;s Best Grand Nationals Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14478990\/results\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2024\u00a0America&#8217;s Best Grand Nationals Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/12789268\/results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2023 America&#8217;s Best Grand Nationals Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/11267278\/results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-tcm-slide'><div class='wrap-tcm-slide-title'><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase'>Photo 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href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/your-complete-registration-guide-for-the-2026-2027-varsity-all-star-season\/'>Your Registration Guide for the 2026\u20132027 Varsity All Star Season<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>The 2026-2027 Competition Season Is Almost Here! Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned program director or a first-time registrant, early preparation is the key to securing your spots and enjoying a seamless experience. 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Pinnacle Athletes are leaders, encouragers, [&hellip;]<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Jun. 23, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9243111' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339844-insider-info-2026-spirit-sports-kansas-city-nationals'><img  class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy\" alt=\"Insider Info: 2026 Spirit Sports Kansas City Nationals\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/679f277d5dc19.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339844-insider-info-2026-spirit-sports-kansas-city-nationals'>Insider Info: 2026 Spirit Sports Kansas City Nationals<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>The 2026 Spirit Sports Kansas City Nationals returns for another year, as All Star teams will compete at the Kansas City Convention Center on Feb. 7-8.<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Feb. 5, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9243110' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339826-insider-info-2026-southern-nationals-by-cheer-power'><img  class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy\" alt=\"Insider Info: 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/65f86fd9bb2f9.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339826-insider-info-2026-southern-nationals-by-cheer-power'>Insider Info: 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>American Cheer Power is known for putting together action-packed cheer and dance events around the country and will be making its next stop in San Antonio for the 2026 edition of Southern Nationals by Cheer Power , which will take place at the Alamodome on Feb.7-8.<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Feb. 5, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><p class='articles-module-footer'><a class='btn btn-full' href='\/all-star\/news\/' title='All Star News' target='_self' rel=''>All Star News<\/a><\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America\u2019s Best National Championship is hosted in the City of Fountains &#8211; Kansas City, Missouri! 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