NCA & NDA College Nationals

NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship is the largest college cheerleading and dance event in the country, bringing over 8,000 participants and 20,000 spectators yearly, with the projection of additional growth.

Athletes take over Daytona Beach, FL for this iconic event as they compete for a national title. The coveted Bandshell and Ocean Center Convention Center venues make this event a stand out location to compete. Spectators are eager to join us year after year, filling these venues to capacity, with thousands more worldwide watching online on Varsity TV.

Event Information

Event:  NCA & NDA College Nationals
When:  First week in April
Where:  Daytona Beach, FL

NCA & NDA College Nationals By The Numbers (2022):

  • Number of Athletes: 8,000
  • Number of Teams: 430
  • Number of Spectators: 20,000

Social Media Coverage
Our social media covers the entire event, with a total reach of 753K accounts during the 2022 NCA & NDA Collegiate Championship. View our social media channels below:

Ocean Center Arena & Exhibit Hall
Located beachside, the Ocean Center is the 5th largest convention center in FL, offering:

  • 42,146 square feet (Arena)
  • 93,028 square feet (Exhibit Hall)
  • 45-foot ceiling (Arena)
  • 32-foot ceiling (Exhibit Hall)
  • VIP suite
  • 9,300 arena seats
  • View the Ocean Center Virtually

Daytona Beach Bandshell
Located right on the beach, the Bandshell is a historical amphitheater built in 1937, offering:

  • Outdoor seating up to 5,000 people
  • Unique architectural design
  • Access to surrounding restaurants and shopping
  • View the Bandshell History

Reach our Spirited Audience With Your Brand!

Through a completely customized partnership – we don’t believe in-stock packages. We offer everything from year-round category exclusive partnerships to title presenting sponsors to a smaller-scale, single event partnership.

How your brand/company can reach Varsity Spirit’s audience?

  • Naming Opportunities
  • Category Exclusivity
  • Onsite Activations
  • Digital Assets/Social Media
  • Sampling and Product Placement
  • Brand Awareness and Recognition
  • Advertising and Media Opportunities
  • Experiential Marketing
  • Influencer Access