All Star Challenge | Varsity All Star Cheer & Dance Competitions

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 - Clash of the Titans - Sandusky - Showdown

Sandusky, OH, 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025

Location

Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH, 44870
US

Dates

11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Required

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

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 Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Additional Information

Performance Orders:

Block Schedule – updated 10/14/25
Final Performance Order – Coming Soon

Admissions:  

We will not sell physical tickets at the door or take cash for admittance at any Varsity All Star competitions. Spectators purchasing tickets will need a valid email address and a credit card number. They will receive a digital ticket that can be scanned upon entry.
Digital tickets can be purchased HERE!
Admission pickup will be located at Lobby E outside of main performance hall – Hut 9

Venue Information:  

Please note the facility has restriction on the following:  

For the safety of participants and spectators, items such as weapons, firearms, pepper spray, air horns, and laser pointers are not permitted. The full list is available on our Safety page.
Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to the event and throughout the warm-up process. There are water filling stations available throughout the venue.  Coaches, it may be helpful to bring an extra bag or tote with you into warm-ups to collect your team’s water bottles before they take the performance floor. 
All performances will take place in Kilimanjaro Ballroom.

Concessions & Vendors: 

Concessions will be available throughout the venue. 
Varsity Spirit Shop will be selling event merchandise throughout the weekend.

Event Results: 

Event results will be uploaded throughout the weekend on Varsity TV.

Photography/Media Policy:  

Varsity will allow recording on personal devices. No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the competition venue or other event related venues (including but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, ‘Event Locations’). 
Interested in photographing at a Varsity Spirit event? Click HERE!

This is a Housing Required Event: 

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

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

Registration Specialist:  Lindsey Hyden – lhyden@varsity.com
Event Coordinator: Caitlyn Carson – ccarson@varsity.com
Advisor: Alexyea Ward – award@varsity.com
Scoring Experience Specialist: Ashley Miller – AsMiller@varsity.com

ASC - Queen of the Nile - Minneapolis - Showdown

Minneapolis, MN, 11/22/2025 - 11/23/2025

Location

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 55403
US

Dates

11/22/2025 - 11/23/2025
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Rewards

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

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 Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

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

Concord, NC, 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025

Location

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Highway 49 North
Concord, NC, 28025
US

Dates

11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025
Monday Doors Open - 7:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

Bids

The Summit

12 Wild Card Bids

The D2 Summit

12 Wild Card Bids

The Youth Summit

6 Wild Card Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

1 Partial Paid & 5 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Bronze Bid & Top 3 placing teams in bid eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

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

Lebanon, TN, 11/23/2025 - 11/23/2025

Location

Farm Bureau Exposition Center
945 E Baddour Pkwy
Lebanon, TN, 37087
US

Dates

11/23/2025 - 11/23/2025
Monday Doors Open - 7:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

Bids

The Summit

12 Wild Card Bids

The D2 Summit

12 Wild Card Bids

The Youth Summit

6 Wild Card Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

1 Partial Paid & 5 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Bronze Bid & Top 3 placing teams in bid eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

ASC - Battle Under the Big Top - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

College Park, GA, 12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025

Location

Georgia International CC
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA, 30337
US

Dates

12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025
Sunday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Monday Doors Open - 7:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Required

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

600 Point Event

Bids

The Cheerleading Worlds

3 Paid Bids & 6 At-Large Bids

The Summit

3 Paid Bids & 12 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Paid Bids & 8 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

1 Paid Bid & 5 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

2 Paid Bids & Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

5 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 - Salt Lake City - Showdown - DI/DII

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - 7:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

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

Location

Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH, 45202
US

Dates

3/7/2026 - 3/8/2026

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

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 U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

PAST EVENTS

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

Tampa, FL, 4/4/2025 - 4/6/2025

Results

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

Garland, TX, 3/22/2025 - 3/23/2025

ASC - King of the Jungle - Schaumburg - Showdown

Schaumburg, IL, 3/22/2025 - 3/23/2025

Results

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

Baltimore, MD, 3/15/2025 - 3/16/2025

Results

ASC - Queen of the Nile - Hartford - Showdown - DI/DII

Hartford, CT, 3/1/2025 - 3/2/2025

Results

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

Worcester, MA, 2/8/2025 - 2/9/2025

Results

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

Tacoma, WA, 2/8/2025 - 2/9/2025

Results

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

Salt Lake City, UT, 1/17/2025 - 1/18/2025

Results

ASC - Battle Under the Big Top - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

College Park, GA, 12/14/2024 - 12/15/2024

Results

ASC - King of the Jungle - Nashville - Showdown

Lebanon, TN, 11/24/2024 - 11/24/2024

Results

ASC - Clash of the Titans - Sandusky - Showdown

Sandusky, OH, 11/16/2024 - 11/17/2024

Results

ASC - Queen of the Nile - Minneapolis - Showdown

Minneapolis, MN, 11/16/2024 - 11/17/2024

Results

Photo Gallery

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

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