The NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship returns to Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2025, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the action from the Ocean Center and Oceanfront Bandshell.

All of the action will air live on Varsity TV again in 2025!

It won’t be Spring Break, but it may be more fun and definitely will be the perfect way to say goodbye to another successful season and school year. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as collegiate cheerleaders, dancers and mascots converge on the shores of the Sunshine State to compete in the pinnacle event for colleges and universities from across the country. 

For those who leave the prestigious competition with national titles, the experience truly will be magical and unforgettable. Regardless, everyone should come away with amazing memories and friendships. 

• Who: Collegiate Cheerleaders, Dancers and Mascots
• When: April 10-12, 2025 
• Where: Ocean Center and Oceanfront Bandshell in Daytona Beach, Florida 
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The Ocean Center And Oceanfront Bandshell

There are few competition destinations more enticing than the coast of Florida, and the top collegiate cheer and dance teams are in for a treat when they wrap up their season in the famous Daytona Beach area of the Sunshine State.

The Ocean Center and Oceanfront Bandshell will provide an incredible beachside setting, and the amazing hotel options will turn a week of competition at the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals into an unforgettable vacation, too.

Cheer teams will compete in the Bandshell and the Ocean Center Arena, while dance teams doing team dance, jazz and pom will compete in the Ocean Center Hall.

The Ocean Center allows for meetings, conventions and events to be conducted in an expansive venue that is steps away from the Daytona Beach. 

The facility boasts more than 205,000 square feet of meeting space (exhibit hall, arena, meeting rooms, banquet hall) and plenty of parking – all to accommodate events of all sizes. 

Take a virtual tour of the facility. See a map, directions and info about parking, or check out this photo gallery.

Nearby, visitors will find thousands of conveniently located hotel rooms and plenty of places to eat and shop, including the neighboring Ocean Walk Village Shoppes.

The Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell and Park is one of the premier open-air venues in the Southeast, and while it’s known for a variety of free summer concerts, it also makes an unforgettable competition venue.

Learn more about the Bandshell and its features/directions/parking HERE.

Things To Do In Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach is one of the most iconic destinations in Florida. It long has been a familiar spot for Spring Break, but it also is known for being a welcoming host for sporting events, MLB Spring Training, car racing and so much more. 

Now, all of the competitors from the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals get a chance to experience it for themselves, and it’s everything they could hope for in a business trip.

Click HERE to learn more about Daytona Beach, Florida. 

The competition venues are located along one of the most famous beaches in the world. There’s even an incredible boardwalk and pier to provide all of the traditional oceanside food, games, shops, confections and more.

Beyond the sand and waves, there’s plenty of scenery and outdoor activities to enjoy, golf, fishing, shops, museums, historic buildings and sights, amusement opportunities and, of course, the world-famous Daytona International Speedway and all the racing-related things that go along with that.

Check out this list of things to do in Daytona Beach, plus many of the amazing places to enjoy a meal with your favorite competitors and friends. Remember, seafood is king in Daytona, so you’ll likely find it prepared every which way. Then, it’s a matter of finding the perfect backdrop for your meal!

If time allows while you’re in Florida, don’t forget all the other amazing cities and regions that are just a short drive away. There’s so much history and diversity!

Perhaps a visit to The Walt Disney World Resort will be possible while you’re there? It’s only 50 miles away.

The Walt Disney World Resort alone offers four magical theme parks – Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. That’s enough to keep everyone busy for days and days, and there are some great prices/deals available through the competition that will allow everyone to stay and play in style. Learn more HERE.

Need a car to get around the Sunshine State? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals

The 2025 NCA & NDA College 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 Daytona and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals Results

Results for the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals can be found here.

2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals Schedule

Schedule for the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals can be found here.

Tentative block schedule

Before you get settled in to watch the 2025 event, take a look at the past results and coverage:

• 2024 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2023 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2022 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2021 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2020 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS SHOWCASE
• 2019 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2018 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2017 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE
• 2016 NCA & NDA COLLEGE NATIONALS COVERAGE 

Tune in to Varsity TV from April 10-12 to watch all the action live from the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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