The high school cheerleaders in the country are headed to the Lone Star State for the 2025 National Cheerleaders Association High School National Championship, and Varsity TV will be there to provide complete coverage of the event.

Tune in from Jan. 24-26 to catch all the action live from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

NCA High School Nationals is one of two premier events headed to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as the National Dance Alliance All-Star National Championship will be held simultaneously at the nearby Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas.

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Since 1948, NCA has been on the cutting edge of all things competitive cheerleading and lived by the motto “The Work Is Worth It.” The organization also has been focused on competition, camps/instruction and philanthropy.

Here’s a look at the schedule for the 2025 NCA High School Nationals:

2025 NCA High School Nationals Schedule

Friday, Jan. 24

Check-In

Scheduled Open Practice

Prelims

• Game Day Rally

Finals

• Texas Special Olympics State Championship

Saturday, Jan. 25

Prelims

• Performance Divisions
• Crowd Leading Divisions
• Game Day Divisions

Sunday, Jan. 26

Finals

• Performance Divisions
• Crowd Leading Divisions
• Game Day Divisions
• Game Day Rally

Check out the performance order for the special Friday Night Lights here.

Additional schedule information and performance orders will be forthcoming. 

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. 

Here’s a breakdown of the categories – Crowd Leading (novice, intermediate, advanced), Performance (novice, intermediate, advanced) and Game Day.

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.

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