Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals is headed back to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2024, and victory at this competition will be sweeter than the tallest glass of tea in the Tar Heel State. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event from the Charlotte Convention Center, as teams from all over compete for points to The League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

Beyond just top-tier competition, Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals is about celebrating the life and selflessness of Hope Stout, a young cheerleader who passed away from cancer in 2004 at the age of 12. 

Her legacy includes unselfishly using her wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant the wishes of the other 155 children in the program at the time.

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: January 13-14th, 2024 
• Where: Charlotte Convention Center (Charlotte, North Carolina) 
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Charlotte Convention Center

There’s a timeless debate happening in Charlotte, where many refer to the downtown area as Uptown, and others call it Downtown. 

Formally, since a 1974 proclamation by the Charlotte City Council, the area is known as Uptown, a nod to the history of the area and to identify the city’s business district. 

Now that that’s clear, back to the 600,000-square foot Charlotte Convention Center, which is a short ride from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. 

Take a virtual tour of the convention center. 

Here’s a parking map for those headed to Charlotte. 

Things To Do In Charlotte

Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals has been held in Charlotte before, but in case you’re looking for some hidden gems or haven’t been to the Queen City before, here’s some information to help you stay busy and entertained in your free time.

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and is known for sports, racing, museums, and outdoor activities. 

Immediately next to the Charlotte Convention Center is the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which includes a large gathering/event space (Great Hall), a 19,000-square foot patio (Ceremonial Plaza), a theater, and other meeting space.

Nearby, are the homes of the Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Hornets (NBA), and Charlotte FC (MLS). There’s also minor-league baseball and hockey, championship golf, and high-speed racing. 

Along with all the sporting events, Charlotte has art and culture, shopping, amazing restaurants, tours, experiences, shows, and much more. Check out this comprehensive list of places to visit, things to do, and areas to explore in and around Uptown. 

Just want to get out and eat? Here’s a list of 101 restaurants to satisfy any hunger. 

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

Want to learn more about the of Charlotte? Let the Charlotte Museum of History help.

How To Watch The 2024 Spirit Of Hope Grand Nationals

The 2024 Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals 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 Charlotte and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

2024 Spirit Of Hope Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals will be here.

2024 Spirit Of Hope Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At 2024 Spirit Cheer Super Nationals

• Four (4) Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• Twelve (12) At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• Three (3) Paid Bids to The Summit
• Four (4) IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• Seven (7) At-Large Bids to The Summit
• Three (3) Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• Seven (7) At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• One (1) Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• Four (4) At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• One (1) Paid Bids to DI divisions to The Regional Summit
• One (1) Paid Bids to DII divisions to The Regional Summit
• Top three teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• Three (3) Wild Card Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit
• Three (3) Wild Card Bids for non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit 
• Three (3) At-Large Bids for AFF divisions to The Quest
• Three (3) At-Large Bids for Non-AFF divisions to 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 who competes at a Varsity All Star Event this season will be included in The League. Team rankings are determined by the Points System displayed here. Teams earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your top 6 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, and two League 6 conferences, meaning 42 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 Charlotte

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on January 13-14th to watch all the action live from the 2024 Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina!