The Cheer Power Reading Showdown, one of more than a dozen events on the Cheer Power calendar for 2024, visits the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

American Cheer Power has been putting on championship events across the country for more than 35 years. 

Some of the favorite aspects of the ACP competitions are the jackets, rings, trophies, medals, banners and competition themes. Coaches appreciate the top-quality events, and parents even get involved, making it fun for the whole family.

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: Feb. 24-25, 2024
Where: Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Santander Arena

The Cheer Power Reading Showdown heads to the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2024, and it’s one of nearly 3,000 events the venue has hosted since opening in 2001. 

The arena is home to the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, and can seat anywhere from 7,200-8,800 people, depending on the event. 

The Santander property also includes the Santander Performing Arts Center, a more intimate venue that hosts shows, concerts, events and more, with a history that dates back to the 1870s. 

For those who might be in town early, the Harlem Globetrotters will be taking over the Santander Arena on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. 

On Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m., the Reading Symphony Orchestra will be playing at the Santander Performing Arts Center.

Parking information can be found HERE. Checking out these frequently asked questions might help with the planning process, too.

Things To Do In Reading, Pennsylvania

Click HERE to learn more about Reading, or what’s known as Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. 

Reading is in southeast Pennsylvania, about 60 miles from well-known Philadelphia, which drastically increases the number of things competitors and their guests can add to their itineraries, should time allow. 

Reading’s history began in the mid-1700s, and it has served roles as a military base, in the iron industry, in transporting cargo via waterway and later in the railroad industry. The area also is known for farming and agriculture, though there’s still a fair balance with industrial life. 

The general area of Berks Country, which includes Reading, Lancaster, Hershey and the Lehigh Valley, offers a variety of things to see and do – from the countryside to the main cities/downtowns themselves.

Here are some useful links to help start a list of must-do things in Reading and the surrounding area: 21 Of The Best Things To Do | Restaurants | Event Calendar | Road Trips

If there’s time to make the trip to Philadelphia, don’t let all of the history and attractions be overwhelming. Click HERE to learn more before you hit the highway.

Of course, with the area’s rich history, there’s going to be an amazing and eclectic food scene, with a number of things you can’t get anywhere else. 

First, is the iconic cheesesteak, invented in 1930 by Pat Olivieri of Pat’s King of Steaks. There are rivalries in town a century later, with many places laying claim to having the best around. Why not spend a day deciding for yourself?

If there’s still room for more, grab some soft pretzels, roast pork, water ice, tomato pie, pork roll or one of the countless hoagie sandwiches in the area. 

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How To Watch The 2024 Cheer Power Reading Showdown

The 2024 edition of Cheer Power Reading 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 Pennsylvania and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information. 

The 2024 Cheer Power Reading Showdown Results

Results for the 2024 Cheer Power Reading Showdown can be found here.

The 2024 Cheer Power Reading Showdown Schedule

Schedule for the 2024 Cheer Power Reading Showdown can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Cheer Power Reading 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 an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partially Paid (RS) or Silver (Quest) Bid 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 (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

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 Reading

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 24 to watch all the action live from the 2024 Cheer Power Reading Showdown in Reading, Pennsylvania!