The Encore Concord Showdown visits the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

As one of the competitive cheer and dance brands under the Varsity All Star umbrella, Encore puts on one- and two-day competitions across the country, with eight scheduled for 2024. 

The list of cities for this year includes Las Vegas; Philadelphia; Memphis, Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky; Concord, North Carolina; Santa Clara, California; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; and Lexington, Kentucky.

Encore events are known for their signature red carpets, top-notch competition and over-the-top award ceremonies. 

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: March 2-3, 2024
Where: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord, North Carolina
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

The 2024 Encore Concord Showdown will be held at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord, North Carolina.

The property includes an arena, event center, two-room multi-purpose hall, smaller meeting rooms and an 11-acre outdoor midway.

The venues remain busy most of the year, hosting more than 150 events across more than 300 days – everything from meetings to trade shows to dinner parties to sporting events to other entertainment. 

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center is about 20 miles from downtown Charlotte and 30 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. More info: Directions | Parking | FAQ

Things To Do In Concord, North Carolina

Click HERE for information about Concord, North Carolina.

It’s very possible that the storied history of Concord might offer enough to keep you entertained and busy when there’s some time off from the competition. 

Since being settled around 1750, Concord has been linked to gold, cotton, textiles – it even has a role in North Carolina’s racing culture as the home of Charlotte Motor Speedway, a motorsport complex that frequently hosts top-tier races. 

There are many historical locations, buildings and landmarks to explore, along with games and activities for the whole family.

Along with CMS itself, there are museums and attractions that celebrate and showcase cars and racing.

Concord Mills is a fun spot for an afternoon of shopping or traditional mall/food court food, while the area also has a Great Wolf Lodge (water park), if a relaxing day in the water sounds nice.

If all the shopping, sightseeing and water slides make you hungry, here is a list of places to try in Concord and around Cabarrus County. 

If there is time to make the short trip to Charlotte, there are many more museums, galleries, parks, sporting events, indoor and outdoor activities, golf, shows and seasonal activities. Charlotte also has its own diverse food scene. 

These links will help narrow down all the options in Charlotte: 24 Things to Do in 2024 | Eat & Drink

Need a car to get around North Carolina? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Encore Concord Showdown

The 2024 Encore Concord 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 North Carolina and would like to watch the 2024 Encore Concord Showdown in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information. 

The 2024 Encore Concord Showdown Results

Results for the 2024 Encore Concord Showdown can be found here.

The 2024 Encore Concord Showdown Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Encore Concord Showdown can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Encore Concord Showdown

• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 1 IASF At-Large Bid to The Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The D2 Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 3 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild-Card Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild-Card Bids for non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit & 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

500 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 Encore Concord Showdown

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on March 2-3 to watch all the action live from the 2024 Encore Concord Showdown in Concord, North Carolina!