Insider Info: 2025 NCA High School Nationals
Insider Info: 2025 NCA High School Nationals
Everything you need to know to watch the 2025 NCA High School Nationals on Varsity TV on Jan. 24-26.
The National Cheerleaders Association High School National Championship makes another visit to Dallas and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in 2025, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.
Since 1948, NCA has been on the cutting edge of all things competitive cheerleading and lived by the motto “The Work Is Worth It.”
For more than 75 years, the organization has been focused on competition, camps/instruction and philanthropy, all geared toward helping participants become the best cheerleaders, leaders and people they can become.
Enjoy complete coverage of the competition, as the country’s most outstanding high school teams, from novices to the most advanced, converge on the Lone Star State to prove who’s the best in three categories – Crowd Leading, Performance and Game Day Performance.
Also on the line with the national championships are the coveted Golden Megaphone trophies, as well as the Go Be Great Award(s), presented to teams and individuals exhibiting exceptional service and leadership.
- Who: High School, Junior High and Middle School Cheerleaders
- When: Jan. 24-26, 2025
- Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas
- Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
- Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
What To Know About The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Already a familiar destination for top-tier cheer and dance events, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center features a million square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, 88 meeting rooms, a 1,750-seat theater and a 9,816-seat arena, and it’s connected to a hotel with more than 1,000 rooms.
By welcoming every type of convention, meeting, concert, competition, trade show and other events, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is among the busiest facilities in the country, and the NCA High School Nationals returns with the top prep cheer squads in the nation.
Click HERE to see a photo gallery of the many areas of the convention center and the events that have been held there, or take a virtual tour of the property.
Click HERE for information about transportation and parking. Also, check out the complete event calendar for the venue.
Things To Do In The Dallas Area
Click HERE to learn more about the diverse Dallas area, which features so many amazing neighborhoods – Downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts District, Lower Greenville Avenue, Oak Lawn and more, and that doesn’t count neighboring cities such as Fort Worth and Arlington.
Or, check out Dallas’ storied history.
No matter what you’re into, your time in the DFW area won’t be dull or boring, as there’s something for everyone – museums, gardens, zoos, amusement parks, amazing baseball and football stadiums that offer tours, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, aquariums, escape rooms, John F. Kennedy Memorial, Fort Worth Stockyards and more.
Don’t believe us? Check out more than 70 things to do.
The area also has an incredible food scene – everything from Tex-Mex to authentic Mexican to true Texas BBQ – and so much more, as the diverse culture is reflected in the delicious food.
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How To Watch The 2025 NCA High School Nationals
The 2025 edition of the NCA High School 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 Dallas and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.
About The Format/Categories At The 2025 NCA High School Nationals
Regardless of experience, skill level or specialty, there’s a place for all competitors at the NCA High School Nationals.
New For 2025: To compete at the 2025 NCA High School Nationals, all teams must complete NFHS credentialing AND earn a bid to Nationals by attending an NCA Regional Championship or Virtual Championship.
The 2025 NCA High School Nationals Results
Results for the 2025 NCA High School Nationals can be found here.
The 2025 NCA High School Nationals Schedule
The schedule for 2025 NCA High School Nationals can be found here.
Past Results From The NCA High School National Championship
Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 24-26 to watch all the action live from the 2025 NCA High School Nationals in Dallas!
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