The Ultimate Battle

Having won a bid to compete in the 2024 Cheerleading Worlds Championships in Orlando, Florida, teams have reached the pinnacle of cheerleading excellence; Spirit Sports would like to help them on their way. Spirit Sports greatly appreciates all the time, energy, sweat and tears that both the athletes, coaches, and parents put into getting teams to this level. It is with that in mind that Spirit Sports has created the ULTIMATE BATTLE as a showcase of the amazing talent that they have trained to the level they have achieved.

The ULTIMATE BATTLE is a one-night event featuring Worlds level teams, showcasing their talent and competing for cash prizes that will help them on their way to the Grand Stage in Orlando! This is sure to be a night to remember as some of the best teams in the country are set to BATTLE it out in a one and done format.

So, we invite you to experience the 2026 ULTIMATE BATTLE! Good luck to your team and we look forward to seeing you in Myrtle Beach! Let the BATTLE BEGIN!

2025 Championship Information

General Information

Coming Soon!

Schedules

2026 Information Coming Soon!

Spectator Information

Remember that one of the goals of the ULTIMATE BATTLE is to help these teams with the costs associated with traveling to the Cheerleading Worlds. It is with that in mind that Spirit Sports will be giving back to the teams that participate in the Ultimate Battle. 50% of the ULTIMATE BATTLE advanced spectator admissions will be given back to the teams that sell those advanced tickets. The more spectators that a gym brings to the Ultimate Battle, the more money that gym gets to keep for their teams to help pay their way to Orlando!

2026 Teams

2026 Information Coming Soon!

Cash Prize

$20,000 for up to 10 teams

All Words Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $5,000
- 2nd – $4,000
- 3rd – $3,000
- 4th – $2,000
At Large & Partial Paid Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $3,000
- 2nd – $2,000
- 3rd – $1,000

$30,000 for 11-15 teams

All Words Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $6,000
- 2nd – $5,000
- 3rd – $4,000
- 4th – $3,000
- 5th – $2,000
At Large & Partial Paid Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $4,000
- 2nd – $3,000
- 3rd – $2,000
- 4th – $1,000

$40,000 for 16-20 teams

All Words Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $7,000
- 2nd – $6,000
- 3rd – $5,000
- 4th – $4,000
- 5th – $3,000
At Large & Partial Paid Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $5,500
- 2nd – $4,500
- 3rd – $3,000
- 4th – $2,000

$50,000 for 21 or more teams

All Words Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $10,000
- 2nd – $8,000
- 3rd – $6,000
- 4th – $4,000
- 5th – $2,000
At Large & Partial Paid Bid Holders will battle for:
- 1st – $8,000
- 2nd – $6,000
- 3rd – $,000
- 4th – $2,000

There is no charge to take part in THE ULTIMATE BATTLE, however programs are required to have at least three teams registered for the weekend event. Amount of prize money awarded will be dependent upon the number of teams that participate in THE ULTIMATE BATTLE.

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