2025 ACA Grand Nationals

Insider Info: 2025 ACA Grand Nationals

Insider Info: 2025 ACA Grand Nationals

Everything you need to know to watch the 2025 ACA Grand Nationals on Varsity TV on Jan. 11-12.

Dec 12, 2024 by Matt Cannizzaro
Insider Info: 2025 ACA Grand Nationals

The American Cheerleaders Association is kicking off the new year in the Lone Star State, as ACA Grand Nationals heads back to Fort Worth, Texas, and the Fort Worth Convention Center in 2025.

Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event on Jan. 11-12.

Since 1997, the ACA has been providing championship events where every competitor feels welcome and encouraged. 

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 by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

What To Know About The Fort Worth Convention Center

In 2025, the ACA Grand Nationals returns to Fort Worth, Texas, and the Fort Worth Convention Center

The facility is less than 30 minutes from the DFW International Airport and is located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, which means proximity to shopping, galleries, delicious restaurants, event spaces and venues – plus the Sundance Square entertainment district, historic Fort Worth Stockyards and Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky-tonk.

The Fort Worth Convention Center offers more than 250,000 square feet of exhibit space, meeting rooms, a ballroom, seating for up to 13,000 and an events plaza that connects to the unique Fort Worth Water Gardens

Check out this 3D view of the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Click HERE for a map and information about parking in downtown Fort Worth.

Things To Do In The Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Click HERE to learn more about Fort Worth, Texas, and how to take advantage of the area’s vast and diverse history and culture.

When you think of cowboys and life in the Old West, you’re probably picturing Fort Worth and the cities that surround it, and the reality definitely won’t disappoint. 

Visitors will have the opportunity to catch a cattle drive, learn about cowboy culture in the Stockyards National District, watch the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, get down at the world’s largest honky-tonk or pick up some awesome souvenirs.

But if you happened to do all those things on a previous visit to the area, there are plenty of museums, galleries, gardens, historic locations, lakes, shops, festivals, sporting events and amusement parks to check out. Or the Forth Worth Zoo. Or the Texas Motor Speedway. 

It’s cowboy culture meets modern metropolis, and there’s something for everyone’s interest. 

Take a look at all the neighborhoods and districts that make up Fort Worth.

For those with a little more time, venturing out to Arlington or Dallas would offer the opportunity to enjoy so many more aspects of the Texas experience. Maybe you can catch the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, if they’re in town. Or the NHL’s Dallas Stars. Or the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. 

When it’s time for food, even if it’s just something quick during a break from competition, here’s a really helpful map/guide to downtown dining in Fort Worth.

Need a car to get around Fort Worth? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 ACA Grand Nationals

The 2025 edition of the ACA 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 Fort Worth and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.

The 2025 ACA Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2025 ACA Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2025 ACA Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for 2025 ACA Grand Nationals can be found here.

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 ACA Grand Nationals

  • 3 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
  • 6 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
  • 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
  • 2 Paid Bids to The Regional Summit
  • Top 3 teams in eligible divisions earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
  • 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 2025 ACA Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 11-12 to watch all the action live from the 2025 ACA Grand Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas!

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