The 2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown will bring the best young dancers and cheer teams back to the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, just outside of downtown Chicago. 

The event will kick off with solo, duos, and trios action on Nov. 8 which is not being streamed on Varsity TV, but the weekend then belongs to the teams – dance teams will hit the stage Saturday, and cheer teams will steal the spotlight Sunday. 

Nation’s Choice has been around since 2009, offering teams the chance to customize their competitive experiences, battle against the best and earn bids to the year’s most prestigious events – all while gaining experience and making memories. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as competitors of all skill levels go head-to-head with dance teams having their sights set on earnings bids to end-of-the-season events and cheer teams hoping to obtain points to The Varsity Cheer League!

• Who: All Star Dance and Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 9-10, 2024
• Where: NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE 
• The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 300 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The NOW Arena

In 2024, the Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown heads back to the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a facility that is versatile and familiar with hosting all kinds of sporting events, shows, concerts, and more, including the 2023 edition of the same Nation’s Choice competition.

The host facility opened in 2006 at the cost of $60 million and has welcomed countless events for nearly two decades. Since 2016, the venue also has been the home of the Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. 

The arena floor is 17,000 square feet, plus there’s another 8,000 square feet at the club level, a catering area, and a suite lounge. 

It has flexible seating options to make sure the setup is ideal for whatever type of event comes to town – 3,000 to 6,000 seats for theater shows, 9,400 for football/hockey/lacrosse and soccer, 10,000 for basketball, and almost 12,000 for concerts. 

There’s also parking for up to 4,700 vehicles, so everyone will be able to turn out to support the cheer and dance teams.

Take a look at the seating chart for NOW Arena, venue FAQ, or get directions/parking information. Find the best places to stay, too.

Things To Do In Hoffman Estates & The Chicago Area

Click HERE to learn more about Hoffman Estates, Illinois, or HERE to check out the visitor guide for Chicago.

Hoffman Estates is about 30 miles from downtown Chicago, so visitors will have a chance to experience the quiet suburbs, but they’ll also be close enough to be able to visit the Windy City for some sightseeing and amazing food.

Among the delicacies for which to keep an eye out are Chicago-style hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Garrett Popcorn Shops!

There’s plenty to see and do close to the NOW Arena, from sporting events to outdoor activities to bowling or video games. Here is a list of some things to do to pass the time or take your mind off the competition. 

When it’s time to grab some food near the arena, this list should help set the menu. 

If a Chicago trip is a possibility, you won’t be disappointed. It’s one of the biggest, oldest and most diverse cities in the country – a ton of history and personality and some delicious food and drink.

If you’re a sports fan (and the sports history in Chicago runs deep), you’re in luck. Even though the Windy City Bulls will be out of town, the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks (Nov. 10) and NFL’s Chicago Bears (Nov. 10) will be in action. If you’re able to stick around one more day, the Chicago Bulls welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 11.

One must-visit spot is Navy Pier, and that’s a big part of Chicago’s identity, but the city also has countless museums and galleries, theatres, parks, some of the world’s tallest buildings, national monuments, historic buildings, diverse neighborhoods – and Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean,” which is a gigantic metallic bean-shaped work of art that reflects the Chicago skyline and is a perfect spot for photos.

Need a car to get around Illinois? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown

The 2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer 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 Illinois and would like to see the event in person, tickets can be purchased here.

2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown Results

Results for the 2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown can be found here.

2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown can be found here. 

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown

• 4 Partial Paid Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 8 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 10 Wild Card Bids to The Summit 
• 3 Full Paid Bids to The Dance Summit
• 12 At-Large Bids to The Dance 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 At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partial Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• Qualifier Bids to The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals 

The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star

The Varsity Cheer 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 Varsity Cheer League. 

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 six best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank. 

In total, 128 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, and two League 6 Conferences, meaning 42 champions will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The Varsity Cheer League

300 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 Nation’s Choice Cheer Showdown

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 9-10 to watch all the action live from the 2024 Nation’s Choice Cheer Showdown in Hoffman Estates, Illinois!

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