Among the UCA regional events taking place Nov. 9-10 will be the 2024 UCA Magic City Regional, which will bring competitors from across the Southeast to the Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. 

The UCA Magic City Regional is one of eight regional events, plus a virtual challenge, happening across the country during the busy weekend, but this one is unique because it will take place over two days.

Rec and Division II teams will compete on November 9, while Division I competitors take the stage on November 10, following the same format found at the recent 2024 UCA Space Center Regional that kicked off the new season in October. 

High School, Rec, and Game Day cheer teams will have the chance to work their magic in the Magic City. 

The active UCA schedule and variety of locations help add to the five decades of UCA tradition, which is built on competitions focused on combining the motivation and excitement of cheerleading and the entertainment of high-level skills and athleticism.

The Magic City Regional is one of almost 50 regional events facilitated annually by UCA, along with the annual UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

By having so many options, teams can compete close to home, and maybe more frequently, while keeping expenses down during their quest to qualify for the season-ending events. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the 2024 UCA Magic City Regional, as teams go head-to-head with their sights set on a coveted championship and potentially earning spots in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in February 2025.

• Who: Division I, Division II, and Rec Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 9-10, 2024 
• Where: Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, Alabama
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The Bill Harris Arena

The Bill Harris Arena is part of the expansive Birmingham CrossPlex, a state-of-the-art multi-sport venue that is the proud home to track, swimming, volleyball, cheerleading, and more. It’s the perfect home for the 2024 UCA Magic City Regional.

The facility features more than 750,000 square feet of space, a 75,000-square foot floor for track & field, volleyball, gymnastics, and more, an Olympic-size pool, 5,000 square feet of meeting space, parking for 1,000, concessions, VIP suites, a spacious and versatile concourse and retail space. 

The 5,000-seat Bill Harris Arena is connected to the CrossPlex and features its own 20,000 square feet of versatile space for concerts, sporting events, trade shows, rodeos – even the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships. 

In 2014, the arena underwent a $3 million renovation that included a new LED scoreboard, basketball court, HVAC system, and more. 

The property also is conveniently located near downtown Birmingham, so entertainment, dining, and shopping are just minutes away.

Venue details: Directions | Parking 

One additional note, Birmingham CrossPlex is cashless, so plan accordingly. 

Things To Do In Birmingham, Alabama

Click HERE to learn more about Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham CrossPlex and the Bill Harris Arena are just 10 miles from the airport and minutes from downtown Birmingham, so there should be less hustling and more time enjoying what the area has to offer. 

Along with many historically relevant locations and landmarks, amazing scenery, and rich tradition, Birmingham has many museums and galleries celebrating the iron and steel foundation of the industrial town or the role the area played in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

There are outdoor activities, golf, sporting events, live music, shopping, and festivals – and when it’s time to eat, you’ll find just about everything from Southern fare to European-inspired dishes to soul food to delightful fusions. 

Nearby, is the University of Alabama At Birmingham, so why not plan a day checking out the historic campus or taking in a collegiate sporting event? That weekend, the football, women’s bowling, and men’s basketball teams all will be in action. 

Click HERE to plan a day out and about in Birmingham.

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How To Watch The 2024 UCA Magic City Regional

The 2024 UCA Magic City Regional will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

2024 UCA Magic City Regional Results

Results for the 2024 UCA Magic City Regional will be here.

2024 UCA Magic City Regional Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 UCA Magic City Regional can be found here.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 9-10 to watch all the action live from the 2024 UCA Magic City Regional in Birmingham, Alabama!

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