If something isn’t broken, there’s no need to try and fix it.

That includes the relationship between the world of competitive cheer and dance and the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, which has become a familiar home to top-tier events, welcoming competitors from across the Southwest every season.

The venue is slated to open its doors for a handful of competitions this fall, including an exciting two-event weekend Nov. 22-23.

After the 2025 JAMfest San Antonio Classic rules the spotlight Saturday for the All Star athletes, the school and recreational teams will take over Sunday for the 2025 UCA Southwest Regional.

The UCA Southwest Regional is one of five regional events being put on by the Universal Cheerleaders Association across the country this weekend and is one of almost 50 taking place this season.

The busy UCA schedule and variety of locations helps add to the five decades of tradition for the organization, which is built on competitions focused on combining the motivation and excitement of cheerleading and the entertainment of high-level skills and athleticism.

By having so many options, teams are able to compete close to home, and maybe more frequently, while keeping expenses down during their quest to qualify for the season-ending events. 

The premier event for UCA year each season is the annual UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Enjoy complete coverage of the 2025 UCA Southwest 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 January/February 2026.

• Who: School and Recreational Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 23, 2025 
• Where: Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The Freeman Coliseum

The UCA Southwest Regional is back in San Antonio and the popular Freeman Coliseum, which already saw some elite cheer competition this season with the 2025 Cheer Power San Antonio Halloween Challenge.

The Freeman Coliseum is the former home of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and the San Antonio Spurs home games, all of which now happen at the adjacent the Frost Bank Center. 

The Coliseum, constructed in 1949, offers 32,000 square feet of space for events and 10,000 parking spaces for competitors, family and friends. Its versatility allows for sporting events, concerts, trade shows, the circus, bull riding and more, with seating up to almost 12,000, depending on the event.

The property, just northeast of downtown San Antonio, also includes the Freeman Exhibition Hall, and that provides another 170,000 square feet for additional events and activities. 

With the holiday season now here, those in town for the UCA Southwest Regional can make the short walk to the Freeman Expo Hall, which will be hosting the Christmas Showcase on Nov. 22-23.

When it’s time to grab some lunch and dinner, there are hundreds of restaurants within three miles of the venue.

Learn more about the Freeman Coliseum: Map | Historic Timeline | Events

Things To Do In San Antonio

A day in San Antonio means the chance to explore and enjoy a variety of beautiful landscapes, a delicious and diverse food scene and a vibe that combines Spanish, Mexican, German and cowboy culture – all of which can be found in the people, the architecture and the neighborhoods. 

There are many tours, museums, monuments, buildings, homes, parks and waterways that recognize and celebrate these things. Click here to learn more about San Antonio.

Make sure to save time for a visit to one of Texas’ most significant landmarks, the Alamo, which joins the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Walk along the San Antonio River enjoying the River Walk, a public park with boat rides, attractions, wildlife, shopping, dining and entertainment. 

There also is a Six Flags amusement park, SeaWorld, sporting events and a ton of shopping or dining possibilities. Check out this San Antonio dining guide. 

Need a car to get around San Antonio? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 UCA Southwest Regional

The 2025 UCA Southwest Regional will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in the San Antonio 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, 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 Southwest Regional Results

Results for the 2025 UCA Southwest Regional will be here.

2025 UCA Southwest Regional Schedule

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

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 23 to watch all the action live from the 2025 UCA Southwest Regional in San Antonio!

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