Three cheerleaders smiling and posing with their signature green national champion jackets while holding champion medals.

About CSG Grand Nationals

  • Fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  You can expect an event that runs on-time, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff that promotes fairness and sportsmanship to all of our teams.
  • We always recognize every team and allow coaches the time and space necessary to get their athletes ready for the best performance ever.
  • Medals for EVERY athlete who places 1st, 2nd & 3rd place and awards for EVERY team.
  • Bids to The Summit, The D2 Summit, Dance Summit, The U.S. Finals & Worlds

Championship Information

General Information

CSG Grand Nationals

February 7-8, 2026

Schaumburg Convention Center

1551 Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

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

Schedules

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

Bid Information

2025-2026 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

The Summit Championships

The Quest Recreational Championship

The U.S. Finals

  • Golden Tickets

Spectator Information

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 pick up will be located in Schaumburg E-F.

Venue Information:  

Please note the facility has restriction on the following:  

  • Security Information for This Weekend’s Event: As we continue to prioritize the safety of our athletes, families and fans, we want to inform you that enhanced security measures will be in place at this weekend’s events. This incudes increased law enforcement presence and enhanced security screening procedures, which may result in longer entry times. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for arrival and check-in. We appreciate your cooperation in sharing this information with your teams and families to help ensure a smooth event experience. For more details on our commitment to safety and the steps we are taking, please review our Safety Page.
  • 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.  
  • Performances will take place in Discovery Hall.
  • Awards will take place in Schaumburg Ballroom.
  • Champion Experience will take place in Schaumburg C-D.
  • The Social Media Experience room will be in Schaumburg G-H.
  • Admission pick up will be located in Schaumburg E-F.

Concessions & Vendors: 

  • Concessions will be available throughout the venue.  
  • The Varsity Spirit Shop will be selling event merchandise throughout the weekend.  
  • RT Productions will be providing action photography throughout the weekend. To view these photos, please visit www.rtevent.com.

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! 

Social Media: 

  • Please share your journey to this event and pictures captured at the event with us on social media!  Instagram: @varsityallstar!

Housing Required Event

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

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.

Learn More

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Previous Championships

View Past Results

  • 2025 CSG Grand Nationals Results: View
  • 2024 CSG Grand Nationals Results: View
  • 2023 CSG Grand Nationals Results: View

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ALL STAR NEWS

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