Mardi Gras Grand Nationals returns to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

Another fun theme event, this is competitive cheerleading with the flair of Mardi Gras, from the music to the awards – even a mini-Mardi Gras parade that includes the participants, coaches and parents. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from 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: Jan. 13-14, 2024
• Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The New Orleans Morial Convention Center

Mardi Gras Grand Nationals returns to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in 2024 and again will serve as a precursor to the Mardi Gras celebration that will take over New Orleans in mid-February.

The convention center itself is an award-winning facility, having recently earned a third consecutive Convention South Readers’ Choice Award. An ongoing capital-improvement project is keeping the venue on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. 

Check out this photo gallery, featuring a look at what the convention center and surrounding space have to offer.

A highly celebrated addition to the property is the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum, which gives visitors a look into the state’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. For the history buffs in the group, there’s another half-dozen museums nearby that showcase the long history and diverse culture of Louisiana and New Orleans.

Click HERE for directions, a map and parking information.

Things To Do In New Orleans

Click HERE to learn more about New Orleans and all the fun things to do in the area.

New Orleans is a cultural melting pot famous for jazz and blues music and delicious food. There are professional and top-tier sports, art, theater, museums, waterfront activities and, of course, the annual Mardi Gras celebration.

For a look at all the things to do, from tours to attractions to music and cultural events to learning about the history of the famous French Quarter, check out NewOrleans.com.

Want some of the area’s best Cajun or Creole cooking? A ‘po-boy sandwich? The best beignets in the world? Some amazing seafood? Check out this list of traditional foods to try while in The Big Easy.

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How To Watch The 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals

The 2024 edition of the Mardi Gras Grand Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

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

If you will be in New Orleans and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals

• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• 2 Paid Bids to The Regional Summit (one DI and one DII)
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 3 Wild Card (RS) or At-Large (Quest) Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest
• 3 Wild Card (RS) or At-Large (Quest) Bids for Non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest
• 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 that 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 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

500 Points Up For Grabs In New Orleans

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 13-14 to watch all the action live from the 2024 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals in New Orleans!