Spirit Fest Grand Nationals is headed back to the Rhode Island Convention Center in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

The “Fest” in the name is short for festival, and this is going to be a big party, complete with lights, music, glowsticks, neon and a space filled with happy people living their best lives. 

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: Prep/Novice/Rec & All Star Cheer Teams
When: March 16-17, 2024
Where: Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Rhode Island Convention Center

Spirit Fest Grand Nationals is bringing the party to the Rhode Island Convention Center in 2024, and when visitors need a break from the music and fun, they again will have the chance to experience one of the oldest and most historic cities in the country.

The Rhode Island Convention Center is located in downtown Providence and close to many hotels, restaurants, shopping, galleries, museums and other entertainment. 

The venue itself features 100,000 square feet of convention space, a sizeable ballroom, meeting rooms – plenty of space for the top cheer teams on the East Coast. 

Click HERE for a map and parking information.

The RICC is part of the Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which also includes the Amica Mutual Pavilion and Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 

The AMP is home to the AHL’s Providence Bruins and the Providence College men’s basketball team, but also hosts a plethora of other sporting events, concerts, shows, trade shows and more. 

In case any of the Spirit Fest competitors and/or their entourages are interested in seeing some hockey, the Providence Bruins will be playing a pair of games against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (March 15 and March 16)

Things To Do In Providence, Rhode Island

Click HERE to learn more about historic Providence, Rhode Island, but make sure to carve out enough time to do it justice. The city boasts more than 400 years of history and tradition and played a significant role in the American Revolution. 

With a foundation that reaches even beyond the original 13 colonies, so much downtime in Providence could be spent learning about the evolution of the city since it was established in the 1630s. There’s even a free mobile app that tells stories about, and by, people from Rhode Island. 

So, whether your interest is in the architecture of the area, the people, the historic significance of different places, the different neighborhoods – there’s something for you.

Weather permitting in March, don’t forget about the beautiful landscape and modern attractions, exhibits, art pieces, parks, museums, galleries and events to enjoy – even the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Check out this list of things to do in Providence.

Additionally, Rhode Island’s nickname – the Ocean State – may subtly suggest what you should plan to find for dinner.

Being part of New England, the area is known for clam cakes, clam chowder, stuffed clams, fried clams and other seafood, but not everyone is going to be excited about a seafood smorgasbord.  

The area also is famous for hot wieners, donut cake, pizza strips, coffee milk, Johnny Cakes (cornmeal pancakes) and lemonade from Del’s.  

HERE is a list of restaurants in Providence and throughout Rhode Island.

Need a car to get around Rhode Island? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Spirit Fest Grand Nationals

The 2024 edition of Spirit Fest 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 Providence and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

2024 Spirit Fest Grand Nationals Results

Results for Spirit Fest Grand Nationals 2024 can be found here.

2024 Spirit Fest Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for Spirit Fest Grand Nationals 2024 can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At Spirit Fest Grand Nationals In 2024

• 3 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 9 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• 1 Paid Bid for Division I to The Regional Summit
• 1 Paid Bid for Division II to The Regional Summit
• At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 3 Wild-Card Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit
• 3 Wild-Card Bids for non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit
• 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

600 Points Up For Grabs In Providence

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on March 16-17 to watch all the action live from the 2024 edition of Spirit Fest Grand Nationals in Providence, Rhode Island!