The 2023 Encore Grand Nationals is back in Houston and you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take this opportunity to watch your favorite all star cheer and dance teams compete on stage and hope to secure a bid to some of the biggest end-of-season championship events! 

• Who: All Star Cheerleaders and Dancers
• When: December 15-17, 2023 
• Where: George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The George R. Brown Convention Center

The 2023 Encore Grand Nationals is set to take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, right in the heart of downtown Houston! There are many places to visit for entertainment, shopping, or dining to help you make the most of your time. 

In case you get hungry before, during, or after the event, check out some dining options nearby. 

Things To Do In Houston, Texas

Looking to shop or other activities to do while in Houston? Here are some great options for you.

How To Watch The 2023 Encore Grand Nationals

The 2023 Encore Grand Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

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

2023 Encore Grand Nationals Results. 

Results for the 2023 Encore Grand Nationals will be here. 

2023 Encore Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2023 Encore Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At Encore

• 4 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 12 At-Large Bids at The Cheerleading Worlds
• 4 Partial-Paid Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 8 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 3 Full Paid Bids to The Summit 
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to the Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 5 Full Paid Bids to The Dance Summit
• 18 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
• 3 Full Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Full Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bid to The Youth Summit
• 2 Full Paid Bids to The Regional Summit
• Top 3 teams in all eligible divisions earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 At-Large Bid to The Recreational Summit or Bronze Bid to The Quest
• 3 Wild Card Bid to The Recreational Summit or At-Large Bids to The Quest for AFF Divisions
• 3 Wild Card Bid to The Recreational Summit or At-Large Bids to The Quest for Non-AFF Divisions
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals 

The League by Varsity All Star

The League by Varsity All Star 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 team who competes at a Varsity All Star Event this season will be included in The League by Varsity All Star. Team rankings are determined by the Points System displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team completes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your top 5 Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank. In total, 120 winners will be recognized from 1st – 3rd place across each region. One champion will be crowned in each of the 5 regions across the 8 eligible divisions, meaning 40 champions will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

600 Points Up For Grabs In Houston

    •    First-place teams will receive 600 Points for The League by Varsity All Star! 

Click here to view the full Points System breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on December 15-17th, to watch all the action live from the 2023 Encore Grand Nationals!