The National Cheerleaders Association San Marcos Classic returns to San Marcos, Texas, and Texas State University in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event. 

The NCA San Marcos Classic is one of nearly 20 NCA Classic events scheduled for 2024 that will showcase the talent of young cheer teams from coast to coast, and this one comes just a few weeks before the 2024 NCA All-Star National Championship in nearby Dallas (March 1-3).

For more than 75 years, NCA has been focused on competition, camps/instruction, and philanthropy, all geared toward helping participants become the best cheerleaders, leaders, and people they can become. 

Since 1948, the organization has been on the cutting edge of all things competitive cheerleading. The NCA motto is “The Work Is Worth It.”

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from Division I and Division II go head-to-head in this one-day Classic event 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: Feb. 18, 2024
Where: Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About Texas State University 

When the NCA San Marcos Classic returns to the campus of Texas State University in 2024, competitors and their guests will get to experience life at TSU, Bobcat culture, and the school’s amazing facilities.

The campus features beautiful accommodations for football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, golf, and track & field. 

The main indoor location for sporting events and other competitions is the Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, which is home to Texas State volleyball and basketball. The venue, which was built in 1982 and renovated in 2018, can seat 10,000.

The school itself is home to more than 38,000 students and an educational/cultural foundation that began in 1899 with a focus on educating and preparing teachers. 

Check out this photo tour of the University Events Center.  For a map and directions, click HERE. 

Things To Do In The San Marcos Area

San Marcos is located between two well-known Texas cities – San Antonio (about 46 miles to the south) and Austin (about 30 miles to the north) – so there will be plenty to see and do, especially if you have some time to look around!

Most importantly, click HERE for all you need to know about San Marcos and the things to do there.

San Marcos has been an ever-changing piece of Texas’ evolution and culture shifts, serving relevant roles in railroading, cattle, cotton and later attracting tourists with unique attractions, including Aquarena Springs and Wonder Cave.

In 1899, San Marcos got its official start as a college town with the chartering of the Southwest Texas State Normal School and then the San Marcos Baptist Academy. Now, Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students.

Check out these local restaurants and spend an afternoon being a tourist in Central Texas at these San Marcos attractions.

If there’s time, hop in the car and see all the amazing and diverse things Texas has to offer.

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

How To Watch The 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic

The 2024 edition of the NCA San Marcos Classic 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 Texas and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic Results

Results for the 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic can be found here.

The 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic Schedule

The schedule for 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic

• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top three teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 1 At-Large (RS) or Bronze (Quest) Bid to The Recreational Summit and 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 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

400 Points Up For Grabs In San Marcos, Texas

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 18 to watch all the action live from the 2024 NCA San Marcos Classic in San Marcos, Texas!