The 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional is the latest event headed to the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, which has become a frequent stop on the cheer and dance calendar each year. 

This time, there will be two exciting days of competition, with Division II and Recreational teams competing on Nov. 23, and the Division I competitors taking the stage Nov. 24. 

Whether it’s the cheer or the dance that gets you to tune in for the weekend, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action, all of which will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!

The Universal Cheerleaders Association was founded 50 years ago with the goal of bringing together the motivation and excitement of cheerleading and the entertainment of high-level skills and athleticism. 

Now a leader in the industry, the UCA is responsible for approximately 50 virtual and regional events each year, along with the annual UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The efforts of the Universal Dance Association continue to prepare high school and collegiate dancers for high-level competition and the biggest stages, while more than 20 competitions across the country each year allow teams to choose locations and events that work best for them.

Enjoy complete coverage of the Bluegrass 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 or UDA National Dance Team Championship in Florida in February 2025.

• Who: School and Recreational Cheer Teams and Dance Teams
• When: Nov. 23-24, 2024 
• Where: Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky 
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The Central Bank Center

The 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional 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 list 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, while each provides a different type of atmosphere and experience. 

While the Bluegrass State is famous for many things, one of the biggest is the University of Kentucky men’s basketball, which has helped 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, 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.

Kentucky is known for many things – bourbon, horse racing, Bluegrass music, fried chicken, college basketball, beautiful scenery, Fort Knox and so much more, plus many 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?

Then, the one thing everyone must do while traveling – after all, the athletes need to keep up their strength – is EAT!

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.

Depending when you get to town, or how long you stay, you can experience the intensity of UK men’s basketball first-hand. The Wildcats will be in action Nov. 19, Nov. 22, Nov. 26 and Nov. 29.

On Nov. 23, Rupp Arena will get a quick facelift and welcome REO Speedwagon and Loverboy. 

Also happening during the week of the Bluegrass Regional is a production of A Christmas Story, taking place at the Lexington Opera House from Nov. 21-24.

Need a car to get around Lexington? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional

The 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional 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 want to see the event in person, you can buy tickets here. 

2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional Results

Results for the 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional

2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional Schedule

Schedule for the 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional

Nov. 23 performance order

Nov. 24 performance order

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 23-24 to watch all the action live from the 2024 UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional in Lexington, Kentucky!

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