Aloha, Louisiana and Baton Rouge!

The capital city of Louisiana will be expecting a wave of cheer teams for a trio of events on the weekend of Nov. 15-16, and you can catch all of the action live on Varsity TV.

The first day of the festive weekend will include the 2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown and 2025 NCA Louisiana Regional, while the 2025 UCA Baton Rouge Regional gets the spotlight to itself to close things out.

The Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown will be the first or more than a dozen events on the Aloha Sprit calendar for this season, and one of two scheduled for Nov. 15. The other will be taking place in Trenton, New Jersey.

For almost 25 years (founded in 2001), Aloha Spirt and the Aloha Spirit Championships have been bringing a little bit of Hawaii to cities across the United States, and if there’s anything that can rival a Mardi Gras parade, it just might be an authentic Hawaiian luau.

Each Aloha Spirit event brings a bit of Hawaiian flair to each competition. At the luau-themed events, there is an emphasis on “Ohana” or family, and even the awards share the same sentiment. 

Another special feature of each event is a 3-foot custom trophy known as the KA MAHALO Award. It is given to the team that exemplifies the spirit of the islands and displays above-and-beyond sportsmanship throughout the competition. 

The three-event weekend in Baton Rouge will allow cheer teams of all ages and skill levels to showcase their abilities, and the Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown will be the opportunity for the All Star teams to take over the Raising Cane’s River Center.

Enjoy complete coverage of the Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown, as teams go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 15, 2025 
• Where: Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 300 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Baton Rouge River Center

The expansive property at the Raising Cane’s River Center in downtown Baton Rouge includes three venues that offer plenty of seating and flexible floor plans, making the area the perfect host for any kind of event. 

The property features a convention center, theatre for performing arts and an arena.

For larger events, the grand ballroom and exhibition hall offer more than 200,000 square feet of versatile space, plus meeting rooms, concessions and a kitchen area. It’s perfect for conventions, trade shows, exhibitions – even the world’s largest bowling tournament, which was held there in 2005 and 2012 and will return in 2025.

The theatre seats 1,700 and is the perfect venue for shows, plays, musicals, ballets and more. 

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

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

Things To Do In Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is many things – historic, scenic, diverse, delicious, festive, welcoming, charming – the list goes on.

The area is the perfect mix of Southern hospitality and Creole/Cajun flair, while offering countless things to do, inside and out.

The city’s place along the Mississippi River offers incredible views and scenery and the possibility of fun outdoor adventures. 

As the capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge has many 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.

There are museums, a zoo, the campuses of Louisiana State University and Southern University, music venues, galleries, walking trails, sporting events and countless opportunities to explore the area’s Cajun and Creole culture and cuisine. Maybe even get brave and hop on an airboat to go see some gators in their natural habitat!

The food scene in Louisiana is quite robust, so check out this info from a foodie perspective. 

While many of the local delicacies sound intimidating, they’re so worth a try – 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 time allows, and you want to turn your Louisiana experience up a notch, New Orleans is only an hour away!

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

How To Watch The 2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown

The 2025 edition of the Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in Louisiana and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for 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 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown Results

Results for the 2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown can be found here.

2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown Schedule

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

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown

• 12 Wild Card Bids to The Summit
• 12 Wild Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 6 Wild Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify for The Regional Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• 1 Bronze Bid to The Quest
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify for The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals

The Varsity Cheer League

The Varsity Cheer League is the official ranking system for the sport of All Star cheerleading, changing the conversation from “Who won the weekend?” to “Who ranks at the top this season?”

Every team that competes at a Varsity All Star event this season will be included in the Varsity Cheer League.

Team rankings are determined by the point system displayed here. 

At each Varsity All Star event your team completes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your six best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank.

In total, 92 winners will be recognized from first to third place across each region.

One champion will be crowned in each of the five regions across the six eligible divisions and two League 6 conferences. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The Varsity Cheer League

300 Points Up For Grabs In Baton Rouge

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 15 to watch all the action live from the 2025 Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown.

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