Encore Championships

Now that’s entertainment! ENCORE Championships is one of Varsity All Star’s competitive cheerleading and dance brands offering both 1 Day and 2 Day competitions throughout the country. ENCORE Championships has been named one of Varsity’s most entertaining brands paired with superior quality, top notch production, and customer service. Every team takes the stage by walking the red carpet that spans the entire center panel of the performance floor. Not only does ENCORE Championships host head to head competition, but they produce an Award Ceremony that consistently delivers beyond expectations.

Upcoming Events

Encore - Atlanta - Showdown - DI/DII

College Park, GA, 11/21/2026 - 11/22/2026

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Location
Georgia International CC
Dates
11/21/2026 - 11/22/2026
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

Encore - Lakeland - Showdown

Lakeland, FL, 12/6/2026 - 12/6/2026

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Location
RP Funding Center
Dates
12/6/2026 - 12/6/2026
Thursday Doors Open -
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

Encore - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

Houston, TX, 12/11/2026 - 12/13/2026

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Location
George R. Brown Convention Center
Dates
12/11/2026 - 12/13/2026
Housing Designation
Housing Required
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

600 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Additional Information

PERFORMANCE ORDER:

Prep/Novice/Rec: Friday only

Elite: Saturday/Sunday

More information coming soon! 

Encore - Philly - Showdown - DI/DII

Philadelphia, PA, 12/12/2026 - 12/13/2026

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Location
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Dates
12/12/2026 - 12/13/2026
Housing Designation
Housing Rewards
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

Encore – Nashville – Showdown - DI/DII

Nashville, TN, 1/30/2027 - 1/30/2027

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Location
Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Dates
1/30/2027 - 1/30/2027
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

Encore - Foxwoods - Showdown - DI/DII

Mashantucket, CT, 2/13/2027 - 2/14/2027

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Location
Foxwoods Resort
Dates
2/13/2027 - 2/14/2027
Housing Designation
Housing Required
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

Encore - Las Vegas - Showdown - DI/DII

Las Vegas, NV, 2/27/2027 - 2/28/2027

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Location
The Expo at World Market Center
Dates
2/27/2027 - 2/28/2027
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

Encore - Louisville - Showdown

Louisville, KY, 3/13/2027 - 3/14/2027

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Location
Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
Dates
3/13/2027 - 3/14/2027
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star

PAST EVENTS

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Encore - Nor Cal - Showdown - DI/DII
Daly City, CA, 3/28/2026 - 3/29/2026
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Encore - Louisville - Showdown
Louisville, KY, 3/21/2026 - 3/22/2026
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Encore - Las Vegas - Showdown - DI/DII
Las Vegas, NV, 2/21/2026 - 2/22/2026
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Encore - Foxwoods - Showdown - DI/DII
Mashantucket, CT, 2/14/2026 - 2/15/2026
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Encore – Nashville – Showdown - DI/DII
Nashville, TN, 1/31/2026 - 1/31/2026
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Encore - Virtual Winter II
Louisville, KY, 1/7/2026 - 1/26/2026
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Encore - Philly - Showdown - DI/DII
Philadelphia, PA, 12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025
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Encore - Grand Nationals - DI/DII
Houston, TX, 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025
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Encore - Cartersville - Showdown - DI/DII
Cartersville, GA, 11/22/2025 - 11/23/2025

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