Insider Info: 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic

Posted March 20, 2026

The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic takes the mat in Toms River, New Jersey at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena. The one-day event will begin March. 21 and expect thrilling routines from all-star cheer teams all day long.

CHEERSPORT was started in 1993 by coaches who loved competitive cheerleading and wanted to put their own spin on competition, while making sure their own passion and appreciation for the sport were reflected in the quality of the events.

An ultimate goal continues to be exceeding the expectations of everyone involved, regardless of the level of the event – local, regional or national.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as talented cheer teams in Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The League and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

Who: All Star Cheer Teams
When: March 21, 2026
Where: RWJ Barnabas Health Arena in Toms River, New Jersey
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The RWJ Barnabas Health Arena

The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic will be bringing the heat to the Jersey Shore and the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena, a centerpiece for the Toms River Regional School District since 2003.

The 3,500-seat arena regularly opens its doors to varsity sporting events, concerts, graduations, trade shows and more – all providing the opportunity to raise money for the school district.

Check out this helpful information about the venue.

Things To Do In Toms River, New Jersey

Click HERE to learn more about the Toms River area. Curious about New Jersey in general? Click HERE.

There are few places like the Jersey Shore, which features more than 125 miles of coastline. There are beaches, boardwalks, arcades, welcoming little seaside towns, awesome food and proximity to so many fun things to do.

During the summer, the area is overflowing with visitors from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania – even Canada. In mid-March, it probably won’t be as crowded, though it’s not going to be beach weather yet either.

Toms River itself has plenty of activities, shops, restaurants and other things to keep everyone occupied and fed.

Nearby, visitors will find the famed Seaside Heights (from the hit MTV show “Jersey Shore”), which includes a boardwalk, amusement area and souvenir stops. Point Pleasant offers much of the same. And Atlantic City, though here, there will be a few more things for the adults to enjoy.

Check out more info about the area: Things To Do Outdoors | Best Historic Places | Museums | Night Life | 30 Best Restaurants In Toms River

Additionally, New York and Philadelphia aren’t too far away, if time allows for a road trip.

Need a car to get around the Toms River area? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic

The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic 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 New Jersey and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic Results

Results for the 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic can be found here.

The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic Schedule

The schedule for the 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 CHEERSPORT Toms River Classic

6 Wild-Card Bids to The Summit
6 Wild-Card Bids to The D2 Summit
6 Wild-Cards Bids to The Youth Summit
Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
1 At-Large Bid to The Recreational Summit
5 Wild-Card 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 five best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank.

In total, 120 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, meaning 40 champions will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League