The Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals, one of nearly a dozen events on the Athletic Championships calendar, returns to the Arizona Athletic Grounds (formerly the Legacy Sports Center) in Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix area), in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

The Athletic Championships national competitions are two-day events that focus on more than just competition. They also want participants and their guests to enjoy the camaraderie and make memories and friends along the way.

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. 27-28, 2024
Where: Arizona Athletic Grounds (formerly Legacy Sports Center) in Mesa, Arizona
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Arizona Athletic Grounds

The Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals visits the Arizona Athletic Grounds (formerly the Legacy Sports Center) in Mesa, Arizona, again in 2024. It’s the same amazing complex the competitors enjoyed in 2023, but with new owners and a new name.

The changes were announced in mid-December 2023.

The sprawling facility, which opened in January 2022 and is one of the largest youth-oriented sports facilities in North America, covers 320 acres and welcomes more than 4 million visitors per year.

While the complex is geared more toward youth and adult sporting events and competitions, the grounds have welcomed countless other events, from farmers markets to holiday fairs.

The property includes a gaming center with nearly 100 arcade games, an esports venue, 57 indoor volleyball courts, 41 pickleball courts (including a 2,000-seat stadium), 24 soccer/football/lacrosse fields, 22 futsal (indoor soccer) courts, 19 basketball courts, 12 beach volleyball courts (including a 1,500-seat stadium), eight baseball/softball fields and fitness centers for sports performance, wellness, gymnastics, dance and cheer.

There really are few facilities in the world like AAG, and for that reason, there’s plenty of parking and room for buses, too. 

To learn more about the rules, regulations and FAQs for the complex, click HERE.

To get a look at this truly impressive facility, check out this video:

Things To Do In Mesa, Arizona

The official driving distance between Mesa, Arizona, and Phoenix is approximately 13 miles.

Mesa alone offers plenty to see and do – outdoor adventures, mountains, desert, hot air balloons, biking and hiking, parks, zoos, stunning waterways – and remember, the area gets more than 300 days of sunshine each year!

There also are frequent special events in Mesa, from farmers markets to food festivals to live music and fairs. Check out this calendar of events.

And, given the timing of the 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals, it wouldn’t be impossible to run into some of the Chicago Cubs or Oakland Athletics, who might be arriving in town to prepare for Spring Training.

Don’t forget about Mesa’s eclectic food scene, which often is inspired by Navajo, Mexican and New Mexican culture. 

Phoenix offers much of the same, with a big-city feel. There’s plenty of shopping, sporting events, golf, galleries, museums, tours, spas, amusement opportunities, nightlife and delicious food – just a short drive from Mesa.

Need a car to get around the Phoenix area? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals

The 2024 edition of Athletic Championships Mesa 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 the Phoenix area and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals Schedule

Schedule for the 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals

• 2 Partially Paid bids to The Summit
• 1 IASF At-Large Bid to The Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 2 Partially Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 2 Partially Paid (RS) or Silver (Quest) Bids to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 1 At-Large (RS) or Bronze (Quest) Bid to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild-Card/At-Large Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild-Card/At-Large 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 presented by Corksicle 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 Arizona

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 27-28 to watch all the action live from the Athletic Championships Mesa Nationals in Mesa, Arizona!