Insider Info: 2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals
Insider Info: 2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals
Everything you need to know to watch the 2025 Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals on Varsity TV on Feb. 8-9.

Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals heads back to National Harbor, Maryland, and the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center again in 2025, and you don’t want to miss a minute of the excitement.
All of the action Feb. 8-9 will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!
Since 1999, Coastal Cheer & Dance has been putting on regional events up and down the East Coast, giving competitors the stage to showcase their skills and talents – from one-day events to the organization’s premier Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals.
This is your chance to watch your favorite Division I and Division II All Star and school cheer and dance teams compete on stage, while hoping to secure points to The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!
- Who: School And All Star Cheer & Dance Teams
- When: Feb. 8-9, 2025
- Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland
- Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
- Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
- The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 600 Points Up For Grabs
What To Know About The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is located 7 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, approximately 32 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport or 42 miles from the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, but it’s also very drivable from a handful of major cities on the East Coast.
When it is time to get down to business, however, the property has everything for a one-of-a-kind experience: more than 540,000 square feet of event space, 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms – and it recently underwent a $64 million renovation that includes a grab-and-go eatery, interactive sports bar and a steakhouse.
Take a virtual tour of two of the main competition areas: Maryland | Potomac, or check out this Photo Gallery.
The Maryland Ballroom features more than 31,000 square feet of space, while the Potomac Ballroom is 50,000 square feet and includes a theatrical stage, dressing rooms and more.
The property has a calendar full of annual events, including Fooduary, which helps celebrate Restaurant Week at National Harbor (Feb. 2-11).
If food isn’t your thing, there are many more things to enjoy nearby, such as National Harbor, Capital Wheel, Tanger Outlets, Topgolf and so much more.
Things To Do In National Harbor, Maryland/Washington D.C.
National Harbor actually might be a national treasure and offers a many fun things to keep everyone in your group entertained.
There is so much art, culture, landmarks, historical sights, activities, shows, boating, exhibits and more.
Here are some links that might be helpful in navigating National Harbor: Dining | Shopping | Spirit Park | Things To Do
If time allows, and a look around Washington D.C. is possible, you won’t be disappointed.
Gaylord National is minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., so there will be no shortage of things to see and do when there’s time away from the competition. Start with a look at the endless things to see and do in Washington, D.C.
There’s a lot, so plan some extra time to enjoy the history and significance of the area. If not, plan on what you can, but start a list for a future visit! HERE is a helpful guide for organizing your time in the nation’s capital.
Need a car to get around National Harbor and Washington, D.C.? Visit Avis!
How To Watch The 2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals
The 2025 Coastal at the Capitol 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 Maryland and would like to watch the event in person, click here to purchase tickets.
2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals Results
Results for the 2025 Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals can be found here.
2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals Schedule
The schedule for the 2025 Coastal at the Capitol can be found here.
Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals
- 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
- 4 At-Large Bids at The Cheerleading Worlds
- 2 Partially Paid Bids to The Dance Worlds
- 4 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
- 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
- 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
- 7 At-Large Bids to The Summit
- 1 Paid Bids to The Dance Summit
- 6 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
- Base Camp Bids to The Dance 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
- Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
- 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
- Top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions will 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 2025 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals
Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.
Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 8-9 to watch all the action live from the 2025 Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals in National Harbor, Maryland!
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