The Encore Lexington Showdown visits the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

Encore is one of the competitive cheer and dance brands under the Varsity All Star umbrella and runs 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.

The Encore Lexington Showdown is one of the final two events on the 2024 Encore schedule, with the Encore Pittsburgh Showdown also taking place March 16-17.

Encore events are known for their signature red-carpet entryways, and that’s just the beginning of what is the ultimate “Hollywood” experience, right down to the 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 16-17, 2024
Where: Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Central Bank Center

The 2024 Encore Lexington Showdown will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, one of four busy properties managed by the not-for-profit Lexington Center Corporation.

The quartet of venues includes the Central Bank Center, Rupp Arena (the home of University of Kentucky men’s basketball and located inside the Central Bank Center), Lexington Opera House and Triangle Park, with the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena being a highlight of the downtown Lexington experience.

Sure, Kentucky is known for many things – bourbon, horse racing, Bluegrass music, fried chicken, college basketball – with the University of Kentucky men’s basketball has helping put the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena on the map. The 19,000-seat venue is named in honor of longtime Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp.

Along with memorable hoops action each season, the venues usually are bustling with some kind of games, concerts, shows and other events.

The Central Bank Center, specifically, has a history that began in the 1970s, though a recent $300 million expansion has it on the cutting edge. It includes 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, 16 meeting rooms, an additional 11,000 square feet of event space and a ballroom that’s more than 24,000 square feet.

The property’s prime location in downtown Lexington makes it close to 1,200 hotel rooms, 75 restaurants, theaters, shopping, museums and galleries, the distillery district and an exciting Lexington nightlife.

The Lexington Opera House, which was built in the 1880s, is nearby and regularly hosts shows and concerts. 

Click HERE to learn about the Central Bank Center and the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Learn more about Triangle Park and all there is to do there.

Additional info: Parking | Dining & Hotels | Upcoming Events

Things To Do In Lexington, Kentucky

Click HERE for information about Lexington, Kentucky.

Again, a few specific things come to mind when talking about Lexington – bourbon, horse racing, Bluegrass music, fried chicken, college basketball – but the area also includes some incredible landscapes, historic landmarks/locations/parks and noteworthy wildlife.

Lexington, which was founded in 1775, is known as the Horse Capital of the World, so if you’ve never ridden a horse or seen one up close, this might be your chance. Visit a thoroughbred farm. Learn all things equine. 

If horses aren’t your thing, here’s a schedule of events happening in Lexington. Day or night, your team’s time away from the competition won’t be boring!

Need some help? How about this list of 30 Top Things to Do in Lexington?

When it’s time to chow down, Kentucky is famous for a variety of things – Kentucky Derby pie, the mint julep, Kentucky bread pudding with bourbon sauce, bourbon balls, burgoo (a famous stew), the hot brown sandwich – check out this list of 15 Iconic Foods In Kentucky that will have your mouth watering.

Need a car to get around Lexington? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Encore Lexington Showdown

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

The 2024 Encore Lexington Showdown Results

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

The 2024 Encore Lexington Showdown Schedule

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

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Encore Lexington 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
• At-Large Bids 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 Lexington Showdown

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 Encore Lexington Showdown in Lexington, Kentucky!