There might not be anyone busier this fall than the Universal Cheerleaders Association, which has been hosting multiple events each weekend, allowing young cheerleaders from coast to coast a chance to enjoy the spotlight.

The weekend of Nov. 15-16 won’t be any different, as six events will take place across the country, including the 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Nov. 16.

The competition will return to familiar territory at the Raising Cane’s River Center as part of an action-packed weekend that actually will begin with the 2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown and the 2025 NCA Louisiana Regional on Nov. 15.

All three events will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!

The Baton Rouge Regional is one of almost 50 UCA regional events facilitated across the country each year, along with the annual UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

By having such a variety of events, teams are able to compete close to home and keep expenses down, while having the chance to qualify for the season-ending events. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional, a one-day event, as school and recreational teams go head-to-head with their sights set on a coveted championship and potentially earning spots in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in February 2026.

• Who: High School And Recreational Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 16, 2025 
• Where: Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The Baton Rouge River Center

For almost four decades, the Raising Cane’s River Center has been welcoming hundreds of events each year to Louisiana’s capital city of Baton Rouge, and that now includes some of the region’s top young cheerleaders for the UCA Baton Rouge Regional. 

The River Center, which opened in 1977 and was renovated in 1993, 1998, 2003, 2004 and 2011, is located in downtown Baton Rouge, steps away from the waters of the Mississippi River and surrounded by robust Cajun and Creole culture and cuisine. 

The property includes three venues that can be transformed to host almost any type of event. There’s a convention center, theatre for performing arts and an arena.

The theater is a more intimate venue, with seating for 1,700, which is perfect for plays, orchestra performances and ballets.

The convention center includes a huge exhibition hall, that has even been transformed into a semi-permanent bowling facility for the months-long United States Bowling Congress Open (and Women’s) Championships, plus a grand ballroom, more than a dozen meetings rooms and concourse space for just about anything.

Together, the grand ballroom and exhibition hall offer more than 200,000 square feet of versatile space, plus the meeting rooms, concessions and a kitchen area. It’s perfect for conventions, trade shows and exhibitions.

When more space is needed, the arena features 10,000 seats and is ideal for concerts, graduations, sporting events, performances and more.

The area around the River Center is ever-changing, so even if you were there last year, there might be something new to see nearby or a great show or event rolling through the Red Stick.

Learn more about the River Center: Floorplans | FAQ | Parking & Directions | Event Calendar

Things To Do In Baton Rouge

As the capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge usually is busy with all of the governmental things you’d expect, and the Louisiana State Capitol is a profound fixture in the city’s landscape. 

Beyond all the formal business, the area is overflowing with a diverse population, amazing food and many things and activities that reflect the area’s mix of French, Spanish and Creole influence.

There are buildings and landmarks that have played significant roles in more than 300 years of history, while countless other places and attractions celebrate the region’s culture. 

Visit a museum, gallery or sporting event, check out the sprawling campus of Louisiana State University or Southern University, stop by the zoo, take a boat ride through a swamp, look for some gators and other wildlife or just take a relaxing boat ride on the mighty Mississippi River. 

Among the delicious things Louisiana is known for are boudin balls, gator tail, crawfish, fried catfish, dirty rice, muffuletta, king cake, red beans and rice, beignets, gumbo, shrimp and grits, jambalaya, etouffee, and po-boy sandwiches. 

If there’s time to make the short trip to New Orleans, you can enjoy all of those things, but elevated to a whole other level. 

Need a car to get around Baton Rouge? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional

The 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in the Baton Rouge area and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information. 

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 you’re a die-hard fan, a coach or an athlete, the 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 Nov. 1.

2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional Results

Results for the 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional will be here.

2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional can be found here.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 16 to watch all the action live from the 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

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