Insider Info: 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals

Posted March 20, 2026

The 2026 edition of CANAM Grand Nationals kicks off in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. All star cheer performances will be going on all weekend long starting March. 21-22.

The event is being facilitated by Cheer Ltd., which has more than 30 years of experience hosting unforgettable events.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

Who: All Star Cheer Teams
When: March 21-22, 2026
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has become a playground for tourists of all ages, and whether it’s a family headed to the beach or a group of friends in town for golf weekend, there’s something for everyone.

In this case, CANAM Grand Nationals again will be taking over the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, and competitors and their guests will be lucky to experience this event in such a beautiful area of the country.

The venue is minutes from beaches, shopping, golf, entertainment and incredible dining.

The convention center resides on the coast of South Carolina and features more than 250,000 square feet of exhibition space (100,800 is column-free) that can be transformed to host almost any kind of event.

There’s also a 17,000-square-foot ballroom, more than a dozen meeting rooms, room for a registration area and receptions and an events plaza.

Check out this video about Myrtle Beach and its convention center:

More useful information about the Myrtle Beach Convention Center: Virtual Tour | Photo Gallery | Directions | Parking

Things To Do In Myrtle Beach

The founders of Myrtle Beach never could’ve imagined their small coastal town turning into one of the premier vacation destinations on the East Coast, but it happened – over more than 500 years of history!

The area’s first beach hotel was built in 1901, and the beachside framework has continued to grow and evolve ever since, with regular rebuilds required due to the passing of time, modernization, fires, weather, population growth, etc.

Click HERE to learn more about Myrtle Beach, its history and all the fun things to do in the area.

In all, the area boasts more than 60 miles of beaches, a famous boardwalk, dozens of golf courses, thousands of restaurants, amusement parks, fishing, water sports and many unique communities that celebrate the area’s diverse culture.

Of course, seafood is king in Myrtle Beach, but you’ll also find delicious steaks, iconic footlong hot dogs, succulent BBQ, juicy burgers and so much more.

Myrtle Beach info: Things to Do | Eat & Drink | Accommodations | Golf

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How To Watch The 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals

The 2026 edition of the CANAM Grand Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

If you’re going to be in Myrtle Beach and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.

The 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 CANAM Grand Nationals

2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
4 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
3 Paid Bids to The Summit
4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
7 At-Large bids to The Summit
3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
2 Paid Bids to The Regional Summit (one Division I, one Division II)
Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals

The Varsity Cheer League

The Varsity Cheer League is the official ranking system for the sport of All Star cheerleading, changing the conversation from “Who won the weekend?” to “Who ranks at the top this season?”

Every all star elite team in Youth, Junior and Senior divisions will be included in the Varsity Cheer League.

Team rankings are determined by the points system displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team competes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value.

At the end of the season, your six best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank.

In total, 128 winners will be recognized from first to third place across each region.

One champion will be crowned in each of the five regions across the eight eligible divisions and two League 6 conferences, meaning 42 championships will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League