Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, and some of the best All Star Cheer teams in the country will be there to put on a show during the 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals.

The event will head to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on The Strip and all of the action on Dec. 21-22 will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!

American Championship Events are conducted with only the best in mind – first-class warm-up areas, elevated performance floors or raised spectator seating, a state-of-the-art judging system with video replay, and awards worthy of Olympic champions. 

The organization works as hard to make the events elite as the competitors work to succeed when the spotlights come on. 

Enjoy complete coverage of 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals, 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 by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Dec. 21-22, 2024 
• Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Mandalay Bay is one of the most iconic properties on The Strip in Las Vegas, and it includes a little bit of everything, nearly serving as a one-stop spot for those in town for a special event.

There’s a hotel, multiple entertainment venues, an expansive gaming floor, countless dining options, a spa, salon, exciting nightlife, meeting spaces of varying sizes, a unique Shark Reef & Seascape Ballroom, lounges – even an 11-acre beach area.

The Mandalay Bay Convention Center is attached to the resort and has been open since 2003, originally boasting 1.5 million square feet of event space. In 2014, another 350,000 square feet of exhibition space and more parking were added. Technology updates and more upgrades followed starting in 2022.

The facility is now the fifth-largest convention center in the United States. 

Click here to get a virtual tour of Mandalay Bay.

The 2024 American Grand Grand Nationals will take place in the Shoreline Exhibition Hall.  

Things To Do In Las Vegas

Click HERE to check out the visitor guide for Las Vegas. The city is ever-changing, so even if you were there last year for another event, such as the U.S. Finals, some things may look different, and there may be more/different things to see and do.

There are some distinct areas to enjoy – Downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Steet Experience, The Strip, South Point – and countless things to keep you entertained, many of which are free. 

Some hotels have shows and activities for all who walk by or stop in, while others feature the classic shows and nightlife you’d expect from Las Vegas based on what you see on TV and in the movies.

There’s the old-school downtown area and the vibrant Strip. There are concerts and sporting events. There are things for children, adults, or the whole family. Check out this list of things to do.

Whether you want to spend the day at a pool or beach club or take a helicopter tour of the Hoover Dam, you won’t be disappointed!

Another highlight of Las Vegas is the incredible food scene. There’s something for every craving and price point. This list of restaurants and nightlife should get you started on planning the perfect menu but don’t forget how you’ll also be able to find off the Strip and in the surrounding neighborhoods and cities. 

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How To Watch The 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals

The 2024 The American Grand 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 Las Vegas and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals

• 2 Full 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 (one for Division I, one for Division II)
• Top 3 eligible teams earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 1 Silver Bid to The Quest
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions earn a Qualifier Bid 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 championships will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

600 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Dec. 21-22 to watch all the action live from the 2024 The American Grand Grand Nationals in Las Vegas!

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