COA Grand Nationals

  • COA Grand Nationals is COA’s premier national event, and we pull out ALL the stops to ensure that your experience is both stress-free and truly memorable!
  • With multiple performance halls, innovative awards, and superstar production, this is a COA tradition you won’t want to miss.
  • Bids will be awarded, and all division winners will take home the coveted COA National Champion jacket!
The League 600 point event

The Varsity Cheer League

The Varsity Cheer League is the official points system for the sport of all star cheerleading. Teams are separated by D1 & D2 and placed by their age group, based on the points they earn throughout the regular season. Winners are named bother regionally and nationally and receive their share of $500k in cash and prizes. This event is worth 600 points.

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Championship Information

General Information

COA Grand Nationals

February 21-22, 2026

Columbus Convention Center
400 N High St
Columbus, OH, 43215

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

  • Registration Specialist: Coming Soon!
  • Advisor: Alexyea Ward – award@varsity.com
  • Event Coordinator: Coming Soon!

Schedules

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

Bid Information

2025-2026 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

  • 3 Full Paid Bids
  • 6 At-Large Bids

The Summit Championships

The Quest Recreational Championship

The U.S. Finals

  • Golden Tickets

Spectator Information

2026 Information Coming Soon!

Housing Required Event

Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this 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.  Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event. If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail staysmart@varsity.com.

Previous Championship Information

View Previous Results

  • 2025 COA Grand Nationals Results – View
  • 2024 COA Grand Nationals Results – View
  • 2023 COA Grand Nationals Results – View

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