The Southwest Regional Summit again is part of The Regional Summit Championships – one of five regional events, actually – joining the Northeast, West, Southeast and Midwest competitions, which are being held across the first two weekends in April. 

For The Southwest Regional Summit this year, athletes and their guests will make their way to the same city that recently hosted the biggest game of the season in professional football, the Super Bowl. 

For those who don’t know, it’s New Orleans, and the entire event will be broadcast live on Varsity TV on April 5-6.

Last year, The Southwest Regional Summit was held in Fort Worth, Texas. The year before, it was Dallas. The 2025 edition will visit take place at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

Throughout each season, All Star teams in eligible divisions can earn bids to the Regional Summit events. By having multiple competitions, teams are able to compete for the title of Regional Summit champion as close to home as possible. 

Click HERE for the Regional Summit Championships Information Guide for 2025. See the bid distribution for this season. 

The prestigious events give the athletes an opportunity to bring an unforgettable end to the cheer season. 

Enjoy complete coverage of The Southwest Regional Summit, as standout teams from Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on the coveted titles and being known as the best of the best!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: April 5-6, 2025 
• Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The New Orleans Morial Convention Center

The Southwest Regional Summit heads to the Big Easy – New Orleans – this year and will take over the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, which hosted Mardi Gras Grand Nationals earlier in the year and is familiar with top-tier cheer competitions.

The convention center itself is an award-winning facility and recently earned a third consecutive Convention South Readers’ Choice Award. An ongoing capital-improvement project is keeping the venue on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, as the original iteration of the facility opened more than 35 years ago.

Check out this photo gallery for a closer look at what the convention center and surrounding space have to offer.

A highly celebrated piece of the property is the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum, which gives visitors a look into the state’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. 

Anyone who loves history as much as they love competitive cheerleading will be in luck, as there are another half-dozen museums nearby that showcase the long history and diverse culture of Louisiana and New Orleans.

Learn more: Directions & Parking | Ongoing Improvements | Event Calendar

Things To Do In New Orleans

New Orleans is a cultural melting pot famous for jazz and blues music and delicious food. There are professional and top-tier sports, art, theater, museums, waterfront activities and so much more.

And, even though the annual Mardi Gras celebration will be over by the time The Southwest Regional Summit comes to town, the Mardi Gras spirit always seems to be part of the area’s identity. 

Click HERE to learn more about New Orleans and how to stay busy when there’s time to get away from the convention center.

For a look at all the things to do, from tours to attractions to music and cultural events to learning about the history of the famous French Quarter, check out NewOrleans.com.

Want some of the area’s best Cajun or Creole cooking? A ‘po-boy sandwich? The best beignets in the world? Some amazing seafood? Check out this list of traditional foods to try while in town.

Need a car to get around New Orleans? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The Southwest Regional Summit 2025

The 2025 edition of The Southwest Regional Summit 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 Louisiana and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The Southwest Regional Summit 2025 Results

Results for The Southwest Regional Summit 2025 can be found here.

The Southwest Regional Summit 2025 Schedule

The schedule for The Southwest Regional Summit 2025 can be found here.

The Southwest Regional Summit Past Results

2024 | 2023

Tune in to Varsity TV on April 5-6 to watch all the action live from the 2025 edition of The Southwest Regional Summit in New Orleans!

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