The Aloha Baltimore Showdown, part of the Aloha Spirit Championships calendar, returns to Charm City in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event. 

The competition will take place at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, a mid-size facility on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and bring a little bit of the Hawaiian culture and spirit to the East Coast winter.

Since 2001, Aloha Spirit events have been bringing a bit of Hawaiian magic to states across the country, and that’ll be the same in 2024, with visits to Massachusetts, Tennessee, Oregon, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Arizona, Virginia, Indiana, New York, Florida and Arkansas. 

At each event, competitors and guests often dress in luau-themed attire, and the awards also share the Hawaiian theme.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, a one-day competition in this instance, 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: January 14, 2024
• Where: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

The Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena earned a name change in 2021 when the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, announced a long-term strategic partnership.

The Aloha Baltimore Showdown returns to the 6,000-seat venue, which also is home to the UMBC men’s and women’s basketball teams and the women’s volleyball squad, but frequently welcomes a variety of events – graduations, concerts, trade shows, speakers, banquets and more.

Click HERE to see how some of those events looked inside the arena.

Click HERE for directions and parking information.

Learn more about the UMBC Retrievers here.

Things To Do In Baltimore

Click HERE to learn more about historic Baltimore and all the amazing things to do.

Baltimore’s history dates back hundreds of years, so if you’re a cheer fan AND a history buff, this could be a very memorable trip. From sightseeing tours to museums to walking in the footsteps of some of the nation’s most influential men and women, enjoy the opportunity to turn back the clock and dive into the area’s history.

It may be chilly in January but don’t miss the countless outdoor and waterfront activities around Baltimore. Worst case, visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for some history, incredible views, shopping, museums, and delicious seafood. You can’t visit Baltimore and not try some Maryland blue crab!

Here’s a look into the food scene, plus a list of the area’s many public markets. 

Avis Car Rentals - All Varsity Spirit customers received discounted rates up to 25% off. These discounts apply to both event and leisure travel.

How To Watch The 2024 Aloha Baltimore Showdown

The 2024 edition of Aloha Baltimore Showdown will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

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

If you’re going to be in Baltimore and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 Aloha Baltimore Showdown Results

Results for the 2024 Aloha Baltimore Showdown can be found here.

The 2024 Aloha Baltimore Showdown Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Aloha Baltimore Showdown can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Aloha Baltimore Showdown

• 10 Wild Card Bids to The Summit
• 10 Wild Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 Wild Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partially Paid (RS) or Silver (Quest) Bid to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 2 At-Large (RS) or Bronze (Quest) Bids to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild Card (RS) or At-Large (Quest) Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild Card (RS) or At-Large (Quest) Bids for Non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest Recreational Championship
• 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

400 Points Up For Grabs In Baltimore

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan.14 to watch all the action live from the Aloha Baltimore Showdown in Baltimore!