Insider Info: 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship

Posted January 29, 2026 in School

The 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) teams is here, with the best high school cheerleaders from across the nation headed to Orlando, Florida, to compete for national titles.

It's all part of the National School Spirit Championships, and the competition is so grand, it will take place over two weekends!

The action will begin Jan. 30-Feb. 1 with the DII National School Sprit Championships, featuring three events for schools with 1-1,399 students.

The iconic ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney Resort then will welcome the DI National School Sprit Championships, for schools with more than 1,400 students, from Feb. 6-8.

Each weekend will include a National High School Cheerleading Championship, National Dance Team Championship and National School Band Championship, and all of the competition once again will be broadcast live on VarsityTV.

The teams will take the mat all weekend in hopes of bringing a national title back to their schools. The days will be full of school spirit, crowd engagement and elite stunts and tumbling, adding to decades of tradition at the NHSCC.

Who: Division I & II High School, Junior High And Rec Cheer Teams
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 8, 2026
Where: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

About The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

The 2026 UCA National HS Cheerleading Championship will be heading back to take the stages at Walt Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a multi-purpose sports complex where everything from cheerleading, dance, soccer, football, field hockey, baseball and basketball events are held.

The complex is over 220 acres and has various activities for fans to enjoy the performances and continue to be entertained throughout the day.

For the weekend of the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship – DI, the complex will cater to all things cheer!

Performances will be held in six different venues: State Farm Field House, Athletic Center, AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow), AdventHealth Arena East (Blue), AdventHealth Arena South (Red) and AdventHealth Arena West (Green).

With the complex being part of the vast Walt Disney World landscape, there will be countless things for cheer fans to do when there isn't any competition going on. There are plenty places to eat, shop and even enjoy time at one of the Disney parks.

More Information About The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:

FAQs: For all of the venues frequently asked questions, find more info here.
Parking: For all things parking and online access, follow this link.
Where To Stay: For more information about where to stay, follow this link!
Things To Do: Looking for activities to do around Orlando, follow this link for all the details!

About Orlando, Florida

Orlando may be the longtime home of the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship, but it also has grown to become one of the best-known vacation destinations in the world.

As cheerleading teams and fans travel to Orlando for the weekend, they'll be able to expect fun activities to keep everyone entertained.

It will be windy in Orlando competition weekend, but the Sunshine State never disappoints when it comes to plenty of warm activities, inside or outside.

For more information about all of the highlights that Orlando has to offer, take a look at the Visit Orlando website.

How To Watch The 2026 UCA DI National High School Cheerleading Championship

The 2026 UCA High School Cheerleading Championship DII will stream LIVE on Varsity TV on Jan. 30-Feb. 1.

The 2026 UCA High School Cheerleading Championship DI will stream LIVE on Varsity TV on Feb. 6-8.

Missed the Action? Watch The Rebroadcast

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

Relive The Action With Varsity TV 24/7 Network

Whether you're a die-hard fan, a coach or an athlete, Varsity TV 24/7 Network brings the action of the competitive cheer and dance season straight to you—anytime, anywhere.

The always-live stream will feature all-access content and video replays hand-picked by experts on the Varsity TV team. Tune in to Varsity TV 24/7 Network live, starting on Nov. 1.

2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship Results

Results for the 2026 UCA High School Cheerleading National Championship can be found here.

2026 UCA NHSCC Schedule

Learn More About The 2026 National School Spirit Championships

Let's be honest, there's going to be a lot going on in Orlando over the next few weeks, and we don't want you to miss any of the fun.

As these competitions continue to evolve and grow, there might be some confusion due to the changes. We've got you!

Tune in to Varsity TV from Feb. 6-8 to watch all the action live from the 2026 Division I National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida.