The UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship returns to Orlando, Florida in 2026 and Varsity TV is bringing you all of the action.

Mascots, dancers, and cheerleaders from colleges across the country converge on the Walt Disney World Resort to throw down their best performances of the season in front of the judges.

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The event is one of the most prestigious in the sports' history, naming national champions for decades.

All of the action is streaming live on Varsity TV and the FloSports app. Here's what to know about the UCA & UDA College Nationals 2026.

• Who: Collegiate Cheerleaders, Dancers and Mascots
• When: Jan. 17-19, 2025 
• Where: ESPN Wide World of Sports – Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex

What better place is there to compete and celebrate than the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida?

No matter how old you are, there’s something magical about it, and the 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship will take the experience to the next level, as competitors also will get to enjoy one of the most prestigious and unique venues around, the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World.

It’s another chance to add to the legacy of the event, which spans nearly four decades, while participants and their guests get to enjoy top-tier competition and all Disney World has to offer.

The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex includes 10 world-class facilities that offer athletes and fans unmatched competitive experiences for nearly any indoor or outdoor sport. Check out the complete schedule of events happening on-site.

Here’s a view of the entire complex, which has seen athletes’ dreams coming true since 1997.

Of course, being in Orlando and at Walt Disney World can be intimidating, so here are some answers to the questions frequently asked about the Wide World of Sports Complex. Learn about how to get there and where to park, admission, what to bring, where to eat and more.

Things To Do In Orlando

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.

Travel Tips – Be prepared for your trip to the magical Walt Disney World Resort: 

• Disney Travel Tips
• Disney Housekeeping Information
• Booking Park Reservations Step-by-Step

If Disney isn’t your thing, or you’re looking to experience more of what the area has to offer, there are additional resort properties and theme parks – Universal Orlando Resort (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, CityWalk), SeaWorld, LEGOLAND – and countless places to shop, eat, enjoy art and culture, and more. 

Put together an itinerary with help from VisitOrlando.com. 

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How To Watch The 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship

The 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in Orlando and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information. The same link also will take you to pricing for discounted tickets to the Disney theme parks.

Missed the Action? Watch The Rebroadcast

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

Relive The Action With Varsity TV 24/7 Network

Whether your'e a die-hard fan, a coach, or an athlete, Varsity TV 24/7 Network brings the action of the competitive cheer and dance season straight to you—anytime, anywhere. 

The always-live stream will feature all access content and video replays hand-picked by experts on the Varsity TV team. Tune in to Varsity TV 24/7 Network live starting on November 1.

Watch The Highlights From The 2025 UCA & UDA College Nationals

Relive all of the moments from last year's event as the top cheer, dance, and band teams competed to become National Champions.

2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship Results

Results for the 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship

2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship Schedule

See the block schedule for all three days of competition. 

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 16-18 to watch all the action live from the 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, Florida.

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• View 2020 UCA & UDA College National Championship Results

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