The Most Successful UCA Cheer Program Seeks 55th Title

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One of the most prestigious college cheerleading dynasties returns to Walt Disney World Resort and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando looking to pile on even more championships.

Morehead State is seeking to add another championship or two to its already record 54-title ledger at the 2026 UCA College National Championships. 

Morehead State’s most recent national championship came in 2024, when the Eagles captured the All-Girl Division I UCA Championship, and the program will again compete for that title in 2026.

The UCA College Nationals is one of the biggest weekends of the entire cheerleading season at any level and features hundreds of teams and thousands of athletes over three days. The event coincides with the UDA College Nationals, which will showcase the best college dancers in the country.

Morehead State, which won its first UCA title in 1988, has frequently owned this weekend over the decades. Here are a few things to know about Morehead State Cheerleading.

When Does Morehead State Cheer Compete at UCA College Nationals?

UCA College Nationals 2026 — Day 1 Schedule: AdventHealth Arena North Yellow

  • 10:24 a.m.: SC-DI-CH – Game Day Semis #14, Morehead State University
  • 5:42 p.m.: Coed Partner Stunt #7 — Morehead State University, Lily & Tyson
  • 7:37 p.m.: Girls “4” Group Stunt #19 — Morehead State University, Britton, Kiara, Claire & Sophia

UCA College Nationals 2026 — Day 2 Schedule: AdventHealth Arena South Red

  • 9:50 a.m.: DI-CH-Semis #3, Morehead State University

AdventHealth Arena North Yellow

  • 11:01 a.m.: AGI-CH-Semis #19, Morehead State University
  • 2:35 p.m.: SCI-CH-Semis #10, Morehead State University

How To Watch Morehead State Cheerleading at UCA College Nationals 2026

The entire UCA College Nationals — as well as the UDA College Nationals — will stream live on Varsity TV and the FloSports app. Rebroadcasts of each event will also be available on both platforms.

Who Is the Morehead State Cheer Coach?

Mark Coleman is the head coach of the Morehead State cheer team. He has led the program since 2014 and won his first national championship that same year.

How Many UCA College National Championships Has Morehead State Won?

Morehead State has won 54 national championships across three cheer divisions. In 2023, the Eagles captured three national titles in All-Girl, Coed, and their first Small Coed championship.

  • All-Girl National Champions: 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2024
  • Coed National Champions: 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
  • Small Coed National Champions: 2023

Stream the UCA College Nationals 2026 Live on Varsity TV

The entire event is streaming on Varsity TV and the new FloSports app. 

Event replays, highlights and breaking news will be available on both platforms. 

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

When Is the UCA College Nationals 2026?

UCA and UDA College Nationals takes place over three days starting on Jan. 16. 

What To Watch at UCA College Nationals 2026?

The event will include every major cheer discipline at the college level. Here's a look at the schedule. 

UCA College Nationals 2026 Block Schedule On Friday, January 16

AdventHealth Arena South (Red) | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  • Division IA Coed Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Small Coed Division IA Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • All Girl Division IA Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • UWCC Game Day Exhibitions
  • Division IA Dance Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Spirit Program Game Day Live Semi-Finals
  • Open Spirit Program Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Division IA Spirit Program Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Division IA Coed, Small Coed & All Girl Cheer Game Day Finals
  • Division IA Dance Game Day Finals
  • Spirit Program Game Day Live Finals
  • Open & Division IA Spirit Program Game Day Finals
  • Group Stunt & Partner Stunt Final Awards

AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow) | 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM

  • Small Coed Division I Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Open All Girl Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Division I Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • All Girl Division I Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Open Small Coed Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Open Coed Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Coed Partner Stunt & Girls Group Stunt Competitions
  • Division IA Jazz “A” & “B” Prelims
  • Division I Pom Semi-Finals
  • Open Jazz Semi-Finals

State Farm Field House | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM

  • Open Jazz “A” & “B” Prelims
  • Division I Jazz “A” & “B” Prelims
  • Division I Dance Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Open Dance Game Day Semi-Finals
  • Division I Pom Semi-Finals
  • Open Jazz Semi-Finals

UCA College Nationals 2026 Schedule On Saturday, January 17

AdventHealth Arena South (Red) | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  • Division I Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Open Coed Cheer Semi-Finals
  • All Girl Division IA Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Division IA Coed Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Small Coed Division IA Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Small Coed Division I Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Division IA Hip Hop Semi-Finals
  • Division I Pom Finals
  • Open Jazz Finals
  • Division I Pom & Open Jazz Awards

AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow) | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

  • All Girl Division I Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Open Small Coed Cheer Semi-Finals
  • UWCC International Cheer Team Exhibitions
  • Division IA Jazz Semi-Finals
  • Open All Girl Cheer Semi-Finals
  • Division I Hip Hop Semi-Finals
  • Division I Jazz Semi-Finals
  • Mascot Finals & Awards
  • Open Coed Cheer Game Day Finals
  • Division I & Open Dance Game Day Finals

State Farm Field House | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • Open Hip Hop Semi-Finals
  • Division IA Pom Semi-Finals
  • Open Pom Semi-Finals
  • Division I Jazz Semi-Finals
  • Division I & Open Dance Game Day Awards
  • Division I Pom Final Awards
  • Open Jazz Final Awards
  • Announcement of Division IA Hip Hop Finalists

UCA College Nationals 2026 Schedule On Sunday, January 18

AdventHealth Arena South (Red) | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM

  • Division IA Jazz Finals
  • Open Pom Finals
  • Division I Hip Hop Finals
  • Open Hip Hop Finals
  • Division I Jazz Finals
  • Division IA Pom Finals
  • Open Dance Final Awards
  • Division I Dance Final Awards
  • Division IA Hip Hop Finals
  • Small Coed, All Girl, & Division IA Cheer Finals
  • Division IA Dance Final Awards
  • Division I Cheer Finals & Final Awards

AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • University World Cup Cheerleading Championships
  • UWCC Performance Cheer Competition

State Farm Field House | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Small Coed Division I Cheer Finals
  • Open All Girl Cheer Finals
  • All Girl Division I Cheer Finals
  • Open Small Coed Cheer Finals
  • Division I Jazz Finals
  • Open Coed Cheer Finals
  • Division I Cheer Finals
  • Final Awards for all Division I, IA, and Open Cheer divisions
  • University World Cup Cheerleading Championships
  • UWCC Team Cheer Competition

Where Is The UDA, UCA College Nationals 2026?

The college nationals take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.

When Is The UDA, UCA College Nationals 2026?

The College Nationals begin at 8 a.m. ET Friday, Jan. 16-18 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.

UCA College Nationals Results From Past Years

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