NCA All-Star National Championship

February 27-March 1, 2026
Houston, TX

Championship Information

The Pro Cheer League - Houston Match

The Pro Cheer League is coming to the Toyota Center on Friday, February 27. Click HERE to purchase tickets. 

5:00 PM
Doors open

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Large Senior Pre-Pro Match starring:
• Cheer Extreme Senior Elite
• CJA Bombshells
• Cheer Athletics Panthers
• The Stingray All-Stars Orange
• World Cup Shooting Stars
• Woodlands Elite Generals

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pro Cheer League Houston Match

General Information

Friday Only Friday/Saturday Friday/Sunday Saturday/Sunday
All Novice L1 Tiny L1 Junior L2 – L6 Junior
All Prep L1 – L3 Mini L1 Senior L2 – L6 Senior
L1 – L4 Youth L1 – L4 IASF Divisions L5 – L7 Open
Worlds divisions
Additional IASF Worlds Divisions
CheerABILITIES Exhibition (Sat only)
CheerABILITIES Novice (Sat only
CheerABILITIES Elite

Spectator Information

Convention Center Entry and Exit Procedures:

  • George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB):
    All attendees, athletes, coaches, staff, and judges will enter through Security Screen bag checks located on the lower level and second level of the convention center. Once guests have completed the Security Screens process, they will be able to access each of the halls without additional security checkpoints.
  • Toyota Center:
    All attendees, athletes, coaches, staff, and judges will enter through Security Screens bag check at the Toyota Center prior to gaining access to the venue.

Venue Information:
George R. Brown Convention Center:
Friday: 9:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM

Toyota Center:
Friday: 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM

Parking: Several parking garages are conveniently located throughout the downtown area near both venues.

ADA Seating: ADA seating is available in every venue. Guests requiring ADA accommodations will have access to designated seating areas at each location.

Security Measures: To support a safe environment for all participants and spectators, we will have Security Screens, bag checks, and a coordinated security presence that includes local law enforcement and trained event security personnel throughout each venue.

Bag Policy: At the Toyota Center, any non-clear bags will be screened using CT scanners. All bags are subject to inspection at entry.

Prohibited Items: For a full list of prohibited items, please visit varsity.com/safety.

Schedules

Block Schedule – HERE
Friday Performance Order – HERE
Saturday Performance Order – HERE
Sunday Performance Order – HERE

Crossover & Level Eligibility Policy

2026 Crossover Policy

All Star Prep/Novice – standard USASF policy
All Star Elite – standard USASF policy in addition to the below restrictions.

1) Athlete competing in a Club division may only crossover into another Club division within the same level.
• Exception: L5 and L6 may crossover to each other
• Exception: L4.2 may crossover to L2, L3, and L4

2) Athletes competing in a Club division may crossover to an International division if that division is the same level, one level up, or one level down (ex: L2 may crossover to L1, L2, or L3).
• Exception: L4 and L6 may crossover to each other
• Exception: L6 Non-Tumbling may also crossover to L4.2

3) Athletes competing in an International division may not crossover to another International division.
• Exception: Athletes competing on teams from outside the USA may compete in more than one International division

4) In all divisions, a maximum of eight (8) crossover athletes is allowed per team.

5) An athlete may compete on a maximum of three teams, but no more than two Club teams and/or one International team.
• Exception: Athletes competing on teams from outside the USA may compete in more than one International division

2026 Level Eligibility Policy

All teams must compete in their legitimate level. Teams that move to a lower level for NCA Nationals are allowed to do so, provided they compete in their new level at at least two different USASF competitions just prior to NCA Nationals and do not return to their higher level for the rest of the 25-26 season.  Teams who violate NCA’s Level Eligibility policy will be disqualified.

TEAMS FROM OUTSIDE THE USA
Teams from Outside the USA are still invited to register and attend NCA All-Star Nationals, but “Non-US” divisions will not be offered in 2026.  A complete list of divisions offered at NCA are included on USASF’s Age Grid. Since space is limited, travel should never be booked until your registration is confirmed. More information re: registration is coming soon.

*Varsity will offer “Non-US” divisions at other events.  For more information, email MAndrews@varsity.com.

Vendor Information

To view the event photography, please click HERE.

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Bid Information

2025-2026 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

  • 10 Full Paid Bids
  • 20 At-Large Bids
  • View Worlds Bid Declaration

The Summit Championships

700 Point League Event

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 700 League Points.

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CheerAbilities Division

We strive to celebrate differences and inspire a brighter future of global acceptance, understanding, and unity through our Cheerabilities Division at the NCA All-Star National Championship. Our mission is to encourage athletes to find joy, confidence and fulfillment as they perform under the Dallas spotlight.

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