The 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals, one of 13 events on the 2024-2025 All Star Challenge calendar, visits the Atlanta area, marking the fourth competition of the season. 

Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event. 

The competition will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, Georgia. 

All Star Challenge events bring together sports and theater, with competitors encouraged to put on a show – be creative and entertaining, while finding the perfect balance between the technical aspects of cheer and dance and a crowd-wowing presentation.

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 Varsity Cheer League and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Dec. 14-15, 2024 
• Where: Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, Georgia
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Georgia International Convention Center

The ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals travels to College Park, Georgia, and the Georgia International Convention Center in 2024, the city and venue both will be familiar to some competitors, as the Atlanta area has become a hotspot for cheerleading activity. 

Despite being such a large metropolitan area, the Atlanta/College Park area is incredibly easy to navigate.

The convention center is less than a mile from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It’s actually is so close to the GICC that participants and guests can get to the venue by car or by the free ATL SkyTrain, as the two locations are connected.

Once at Georgia’s newest and second-largest convention center, visitors will see more than 300,000 square feet of space, more than 7,000 nearby hotel rooms, and top-of-the-line accommodations and technology.

Check out this virtual tour of the facility and a unique look at the whole area.

Click HERE for a map and information about parking.

The same crew that keeps the GICC filled and running smoothly also operates the Gateway Center Arena, a 5,000-seat venue that hosts sporting events, concerts, shows, graduation conventions, and more.

The arena is the home of the Atlanta Dream, a professional women’s basketball tea,m and the College Park Skyhawks, the G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks. 

Unfortunately, it does not appear that the College Park Skyhawks or Atlanta Hawks will be in town during the weekend of the cheer event, and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons will be on the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Things To Do In The Atlanta Area

Click HERE to learn more about the Atlanta area. Click HERE to learn specifically about downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta has a zoo, aquarium, gardens, galleries, and many professional sports teams – it’s even the headquarters city for CNN (news channel) and the Coca-Cola Company. A tour of both HQs would be a great addition to any agenda.

Visit museums that celebrate more than 200 years of history and culture that began in the 1830s, when the area was connected to the Midwest via railroad.

As the host of the Summer Olympics in 1996, Atlanta received many updates and new facilities, while the area also became a hub for Delta Airlines.

As you plan for your visit to the ATL, check out this list of 50 fun things to do. 

When it’s time to grab some lunch or dinner, don’t miss the Southern BBQ, fried chicken, sweet tea, Brunswick stew, pecan pie, and other delicious Southern fare. And, remember – Georgia is the Peach State, so keep an eye out for all the ways the locals can delight you with the tasty state fruit!

HERE is a complete list of what to expect in the Centennial Park District, including some of the best places to eat and drink.

Need a car to get around the Atlanta area? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals

The 2024 edition of ASC Battle Under the Big Top 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 the Atlanta area and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals can be found here.

Here’s A Look Back At What Happened In 2023

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals

• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 4 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
• 2 Paid Bids to The Regional Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 1 Silver Bid to The Quest
• Qualifier Bids to The Quest for the top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals

The Varsity Cheer League

The Varsity Cheer League 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 championships will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The Varsity Cheer League

600 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Dec. 14-15 to watch all the action live from the 2024 ASC Battle Under the Big Top Grand Nationals in College Park, Georgia!

Join The Conversation On Social

• Follow us on Twitter @VarsityAllStar
• Follow us on Instagram @VarsityAllStar
• Follow us on TikTok @VarsitySpirit
• Watch us on YouTube @VarsitySpirit
• Like us on Facebook @VarsityAllStar