2026 Championship Information

How to Qualify

STEP 1: NFHS CREDENTIALING 75% of the qualifying team must have completed the Squad Credentialing program. Teams can be credentialed either at Varsity Spirit Camp or through the Squad Credentialing program. A mascot would count towards the 75% requirement.

STEP 2: RECEIVE A BID Teams must compete at an NCA Regional or Classic Championship – In Person or Virtual.

NCA TEAM GOLD (not a part of qualification)

To qualify teams must complete the following:

  • Teams must attend an NCA camp of 2 days or more
  • Teams must compete in a regional (live or virtual)
  • Teams must attend NCA High School Nationals • Teams who qualify receive: • Priority hotel booking
  • Athlete Gifts and More!

NCA TEAM PLATINUM (NEW for 2026!) 

In addition to the above:

  • TEAM GOLD teams who place in the TOP 3 at a regional (live or virtual) receive:
  • Priority Open Practice Sign Up
  • Priority On-Site Check In
  • Preferential Order of Performance

*Not guaranteed*

General Information

January 23 – 25, 2026
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

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2026 NCA High School Nationals – Registration Dates:
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Schedules

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Coaches Information

Click HERE to view our NCA High School National Championship Rules & Scoring page!

Spectator Information

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Scoring Information

Divisions, Rules, Scoring

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

NCA College: The Road To Daytona

See the journey from NCA College Camp to NCA Nationals and why teams love performing on the Bandshell in Daytona Beach, Florida.

May. 7, 2020

2019 NCA High School Nationals

Teams from across the country came to Dallas, Texas to prove the work was worth it at the 2019 NCA High School National Championship.

Mar. 9, 2020

NCA & NDA: College Game Day

Step off the sidelines and into the spotlight at the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship

Dec. 4, 2018

Past Championship Information

Wall of Fame

Traditional Divisions Wall of Fame:
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Game Day Division Wall of Fame:
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Go Be Great Wall of Fame:
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Photo Gallery