NCA
High School
Nationals

New for 2025: To compete at the 2025 NCA High School National Championship, all teams must complete NFHS credentialing AND earn a bid to Nationals by attending an NCA Regional Championship or Virtual Championship.

Learn more about NCA Regional Championships here!

Lear more about NCA Virtual Championships here!

General Information
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
650 S Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Schedule:
Performance Order : Coming Soon!
Awards Schedule: Coming Soon!

FRIDAY
Check-In
Scheduled Open Practice |
Prelims

• Game Day Rally

Finals

• Texas Special Olympics State Championship

SATURDAY
Prelims

• Performance Divisions
• Crowd Leading Divisions
• Game Day Divisions

SUNDAY
Finals

• Performance Divisions
• Crowd Leading Divisions
• Game Day Divisions
• Game Day Rally

• Dates to Remember 

Required Forms:

• Participant & Coach Release Form
• Music Guidelines
• Media Credentialing
• High School Nationals Eligibility Roster
• High School Nationals Eligibility Exception Form *Only applicable for teams that do not meet the specific eligibility requirements* –

Coaches Information
USA Cheer: Important Reminder: Anyone associated with a team (coach, band director, choreographer, school administrator, trainer, support personnel, etc.) wishing to obtain access to the warmup area, backstage area or coaches box must show proof of USA Cheer Membership at event check in. To complete the USA Cheer Membership please CLICK HERE.

Spectator Information
Tickets – CLICK HERE

Doors will open 1 hour prior to the competition start January 24 – 26, 2025

Join the Spectator BAND – CLICK HERE

Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event. Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event.

• Secure Your Competition Housing – HERE

Housing Information and Travel Discounts – CLICK HERE

Explore information about Dallas here!

CLICK HERE for more information on Divisions, Rules, and Scoring

Week of 10/28: HERE
Week of 12/2: HERE

2025 Coming Soon!

NFHS endorses and supports NCA High School Nationals! This endorsement is exclusive in the cheerleading and dance team categories and will include actively encouraging states, through reasonable methods, to allow their member schools to participate in NCA High School Nationals.