The opening weekend of the new Aloha Spirit season returns to Trenton this weekend for a competitive cheer showdown.

The Aloha Trenton Showdown will bring All Star cheer teams back to the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.

At each Aloha Spirit event, competitors, staff, and guests often maintain the island spirit with Hawaiian attire, a luau theme, and the look and feel of our nation’s 50th state.

Since 2001, Aloha Spirit events have been bringing a bit of Hawaiian flair to each competition. During the 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. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as teams in both Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 15, 2025
• Where: CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The CURE Insurance Arena

The 250,000-square foot facility is familiar with the crowds and has the flexibility to handle any kind of event – concerts by top recording artists, basketball, hockey, monster trucks, and more, having welcomed the likes of Cher, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, NCAA Division I women’s basketball and the Harlem Globetrotters in recent years.

The venue can fit up to 10,000 people for concerts and shows, 9,000 for basketball, and 8,100 for hockey.

Take a virtual walk through the arena and see what it looked like during some of its transformations. Directions and parking information can be found HERE.

Things To Do In Trenton, New Jersey

Did you know Trenton was the capital of the United States for a brief time in 1784? It was, and though it was short-lived, the city has served as the capital city of New Jersey since 1790.

The area’s hundreds of years of history are celebrated in the New Jersey State Museum and a variety of attractions paying tribute to the soldiers and battles from/in New Jersey. 

Click HERE to learn more about Trenton. 

If history isn’t your thing, there’s a variety of art, artifacts, a planetarium, theater, homes that belonged to influential residents, parks, shopping, outdoor activities, and great places to grab a bite to eat. 

Among the East Coast delicacies you’ll want to get your hands on when you’re in Trenton are subs/hoagies, Taylor Ham/pork roll, fresh local tomatoes, cranberry-related snacks and foods, Italian hot dogs, seafood, pizza and tomato pie, salt water taffy – even crab cakes and clams.

Trenton is close to many other New Jersey cities and attractions, including the Jersey Shore, amusement parks, casinos, orchards, aquariums, and sporting events. If time allows, a few other states are close enough to visit – Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. 

No matter what you’re into, there’s an endless supply of culture, history, scenery, activities, and delicious food!

For a list of things to do while in the Garden State, VisitNJ.org has you covered.

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

How To Watch The 2025 Aloha Trenton Showdown

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

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 the Varsity TV 24/7 Network live, starting on Nov. 1.

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

2025 Aloha Trenton Showdown Results

Results for the 2025 Aloha Trenton Showdown can be found here.

2025 Aloha Trenton Showdown Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 Aloha Trenton Showdown can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Aloha Trenton Showdown

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

400 Points Up For Grabs In Trenton

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 edition of the Aloha Trenton Showdown in Trenton, New Jersey!

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