The 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown is one of more than a dozen events on the schedule for the Aloha Spirit Championships this season and one of two scheduled for February. The other is taking place in Concord, North Carolina, on the same day.

The Pittsburgh Showdown will take place Feb. 2 and bring All Star cheer and dance teams to the Robert Morris University – UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, with Varsity TV there to provide live coverage of the entire event!

Since 2001, Aloha Spirit events have been bringing a bit of Hawaiian flair to each competition. At the luau-themed events, there is an emphasis on “Ohana” or family, and even the awards share the same sentiment. 

Another special feature of each event is a 3-foot custom trophy known as the KA MAHALO Award. It is given to the team that exemplifies the spirit of the islands and displays above-and-beyond sportsmanship throughout the competition. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as All Star cheer teams 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 & Dance Teams
• When: Feb. 2, 2025 
• Where: UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, Pennsylvania
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The UPMC Events Center

On Feb. 2, the UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, located on the campus of Robert Morris University, will belong to the competitors at the 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown.

Normally, the 4,000-seat multi-functional arena is home to RMU’s men’s and women’s basketball squads and women’s volleyball team, but it also is used for meetings, conferences, special events and other sports competitions. 

Learn more: Directions & Parking | RMU Athletics | FAQ | Event Calendar

Things To Do In The Pittsburgh Area

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and home of the Pittsburgh International Airport, so traveling in and out and back and forth to the competition venue should be easy. 

Moon is one of the oldest towns in the area and began in the late 1780s as an agricultural community and welcomed the airport in 1952, so there are many historical areas and landmarks, as well as industrial buildings and sites, that have been preserved and give a clear picture of the area’s evolution and growth.

Due to the area’s diversity and how it changed over time, there’s plenty to see and do – state park, gardens, museums, historical tours, amusement parks, professional sports and more. 

Downtown Pittsburgh is just a few miles away, so that means more of everything. Click here to see what Pittsburgh has to offer.

When it’s time to eat, the region is known for some terrific specialties and specific establishments. One of the most famous is Primanti Brothers, a sandwich chain known for adding French fries and coleslaw to the sandwiches so truck drivers could eat when behind the wheel. 

Did you know, Pittsburgh also was the birthplace of Heinz tomato ketchup, the Big Mac and the Clark Bar?

Before you decide where to eat, check out this list of 15 Foods You Can Only Get In Pittsburgh.

Need a car to get around Pittsburgh? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown

The 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown 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 Pennsylvania and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.

2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown Results

Results for the 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown can be found here.

2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown

• 10 Wild-Card Bids to The Summit
• Base Camp Bids to The Dance Summit
• 10 Wild-Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partial Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• 1 Bronze Bid to The Quest
• Qualifier Bids to The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals

The League by Varsity All Star

The 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 by Varsity All Star

400 Points Up For Grabs At The 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 2 to watch all the action live from the 2025 Aloha Pittsburgh Showdown in Moon Township, Pennsylvania!

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