About All Star Challenge

Where sports collides with theater… athlete meets actor… coach becomes director… For it is our belief that All Star Cheerleading and Dance, perhaps more than any other sport, is judged not solely upon the sum of its parts, but on the overall entertainment value of superior technical athleticism combined with creative presentations. Achieving this balance is the . . . ALL STAR CHALLENGE.

Highlights from the 2024 All Star Challenge Battle Under the Big Top Competition!

We had the best time in Atlanta, GA! Check out this ultimate highlight from the 2024 All Star Challenge Battle Under the Big Top Cheerleading Competition!

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Upcoming Events

ASC - Return to Atlantis - Salt Lake City - Showdown - DI/DII

Salt Lake City, UT, 1/9/2026 - 1/10/2026

Register
Location
Salt Palace Convention Center
100 SW West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
US
Dates
1/9/2026 - 1/10/2026
Friday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Rewards
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

ASC - Return to Atlantis - Tacoma - Showdown - DI/DII

Tacoma, WA, 2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026

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Location
Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA, 98402
US
Dates
2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

ASC - King of the Jungle - Worcester - Showdown - DI/DII

Worcester, MA, 2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026

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Location
DCU Center
50 Foster Street
Worcester, MA, 1608
US
Dates
2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026
Saturday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

ASC - Return to Atlantis - Baltimore - Showdown - DI/DII

Baltimore, MD, 2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026

RegisterBuy Tickets
Location
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt St
Baltimore, MD, 21201
US
Dates
2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Rewards
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

ASC - King of the Jungle - Cincy - Showdown

Cincinnati, OH, 3/7/2026 - 3/8/2026

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Location
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH, 45202
US
Dates
3/7/2026 - 3/8/2026
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The Dance Summit

4 At-Large Bids & Base Camp Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Recreational Summit

1 Paid Bid & 6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Additional Information

Event Days:

  • Saturday – Dance
  • Sunday – Cheer

ASC - King of the Jungle - Chicago - Showdown

Chicago, IL, 3/14/2026 - 3/15/2026

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Location
McCormick Place West Building
2301 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL, 60616
US
Dates
3/14/2026 - 3/15/2026
Saturday Doors Open - 2:00 PM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Required
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

500 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Recreational Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

ASC - King of the Jungle - Showdown - DI/DII

Garland, TX, Date - TBD

Register
Location
Curtis Culwell Center
4999 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX, 75040
US
Dates
Date - TBD
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

ASC - Clash of the Titans - Tampa - Showdown - DI/DII

Tampa, FL, 4/11/2026 - 4/12/2026

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Location
Yuengling Center
12499 USF Bull Run Drive
Tampa, FL, 33617
US
Dates
4/11/2026 - 4/12/2026
Sunday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Monday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Rewards
Spectator Pricing
  • Adult - 1 DayAdult - 2 DayMilitary/Child/Senior - 1 DayMilitary/Child/Senior - 2 Day
  • $ 33.5$ 54.5$ 28.5$ 44.5
Child Ages - 6 to 16 (Under 6 are free)
Adult Ages - 17 to 64
Senior Age - 65+
Military must provide ID
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

PAST EVENTS

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ASC - Battle Under the Big Top - Grand Nationals - DI/DII
College Park, GA, 12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025
Results
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ASC - King of the Jungle - Nashville - Showdown - DI/DII
Lebanon, TN, 11/23/2025 - 11/23/2025
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ASC - Clash of the Titans - Concord - Showdown - DI/DII
Concord, NC, 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025
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ASC - Queen of the Nile - Minneapolis - Showdown
Minneapolis, MN, 11/22/2025 - 11/23/2025
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ASC - Clash of the Titans - Sandusky - Showdown
Sandusky, OH, 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
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ASC - Clash of the Titans - Tampa - Showdown - DI/DII
Tampa, FL, 4/4/2025 - 4/6/2025
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ASC - King of the Jungle - Showdown - DI/DII
Garland, TX, 3/22/2025 - 3/23/2025
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ASC - King of the Jungle - Schaumburg - Showdown
Schaumburg, IL, 3/22/2025 - 3/23/2025
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ASC - Return to Atlantis - Baltimore - Showdown - DI/DII
Baltimore, MD, 3/15/2025 - 3/16/2025
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ASC - Queen of the Nile - Hartford - Showdown - DI/DII
Hartford, CT, 3/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
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ASC - King of the Jungle - Worcester - Showdown - DI/DII
Worcester, MA, 2/8/2025 - 2/9/2025
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ASC - Return to Atlantis - Tacoma - Showdown - DI/DII
Tacoma, WA, 2/8/2025 - 2/9/2025
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ASC - Return to Atlantis - Salt Lake City - Showdown - DI/DII
Salt Lake City, UT, 1/17/2025 - 1/18/2025
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ASC - Battle Under the Big Top - Grand Nationals - DI/DII
College Park, GA, 12/14/2024 - 12/15/2024
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ASC - King of the Jungle - Nashville - Showdown
Lebanon, TN, 11/24/2024 - 11/24/2024
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ASC - Clash of the Titans - Sandusky - Showdown
Sandusky, OH, 11/16/2024 - 11/17/2024
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ASC - Queen of the Nile - Minneapolis - Showdown
Minneapolis, MN, 11/16/2024 - 11/17/2024
Results

Battle Under the Big Top

2025 Dates Coming Soon!
Atlanta, Georgia

2024 Battle Under the Big Top Results

Photo Gallery

2024 Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals, team in pyramid formation

ALL STAR NEWS

Insider Info: 2026 NCA Milwaukee Classic

Insider Info: 2026 NCA Milwaukee Classic

Once again, Baird Center in Milwaukee will be the center of the cheer and dance world for a weekend in January, welcoming back a pair of elite competitions – 2026 DanceFest Grand Nationals and the 2026 NCA Milwaukee Classic.

Dec. 19, 2025

Insider Info: 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

Insider Info: 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

Spirit Sports Cheer & Dance will have 14 events during the 2025-2026 season, and the action will begin with one exciting competition in December – Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals on Dec. 13-14.

Dec. 11, 2025

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