Following almost a month off after its season-opening event, Encore Championships is back with a busy mid-December weekend that will include the 2025 Encore Philly Showdown in Philadelphia and the 2025 Encore Grand Nationals in Houston (Dec. 12-14). 

The Encore Philly Showdown will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Dec. 13-14, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the entire event.

As one of the competitive cheer and dance brands under the Varsity All Star umbrella, Encore puts on one- and two-day competitions across the country. 

Along with Houston and Philadelphia, Encore Championships will be bringing events to Louisville, Kentucky (x 2); Nashville, Tennessee; Mashantucket, Connecticut; Las Vegas; and Daly City, California. 

The first event of the season was the Encore Cartersville Showdown in Cartersville, Georgia, on Nov. 22-23. 

Encore events are known for their signature red carpets, top-notch competition, high-level production and over-the-top award ceremonies.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from Division I and Division II 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: Dec. 13-14, 2025 
• Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Pennsylvania Convention Center

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located in bustling downtown Philadelphia, which is a treat in itself, since Philly is such an iconic and historic city.

The venue is a convenient jaunt from the airport and close to a seemingly endless list of hotels, attractions, restaurants, entertainment and more. 

The Encore Philly Showdown is one of a growing list of elite cheer events that have found a home at the Philadelphia Convention Center, which opened in 1993 and was expanded in 2011 to now feature more than 2 million square feet of space.

Seven exhibit halls offer 679,000 of that square footage, with 528,000 square feet being continuous and able to hold just about any event.

The facility also has more than 80 transformable meeting rooms, comfortable lounges, balconies, terraces and incredible views of the City of Brotherly Love. 

Traveling in and out of the area is easy, as there’s access to buses, trains, the subway, taxis – everything – and more than 14,000 hotel rooms and countless restaurants within walking distance of the convention center. 

Learn more about the Pennsylvania Convention Center here.

More info: Floor Plans | FAQ | Maps | Photo & Video Gallery

Things To Do In Philadelphia

There’s just something magical about being in the Northeast during the holiday season, and there’s no doubt Philadelphia will be a festive treat for the competitors and guests headed to town for the Encore Philly Showdown.

Perhaps with the school schedule for December, it will be possible to turn the weekend of competition into a short vacation, so there’s time to enjoy the festivities of the season, along with all the amazing things the area already has to offer, from a long history to delicious regional cuisine. 

The area has countless landmarks and spaces dedicated to the development and history of the United States – Independence National Historical Park & the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, City Hall, Rittenhouse Square, Reading Market, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Carpenters’ Hall, the Betsy Ross House, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Ben Franklin Museum – and so much more.

For those in the holiday spirit, there’s Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium, Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall, Wanamaker Light Show & Dickens Village, Wild Lights at the Elmwood Park Zoo and much more. 

To see a more complete list and begin making an itinerary, click here.  

Now, let’s get to the amazing food in Philadelphia! 

Among the things you simply can’t miss are the iconic Philly cheesesteak, roast pork sandwiches, soft pretzels, water ice, tomato pie, hoagies of all kinds, desserts and more. 

Even better, is that if you find one thing you like, you can see which spot offers the best version. A delicious showdown!

But don’t just take our word for it. Check out this list of places to eat and drink in Philly.

Need a car to get around Philadelphia? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 Encore Philly Showdown

The 2025 Encore Philly Showdown will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in Philadelphia and want to see the event in person, click HERE 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.

The 2025 Encore Philly Showdown Results

Results for Encore Philly Showdown 2025 can be found here.

The 2025 Encore Philly Showdown Schedule

The schedule for Encore Philly Showdown 2025 can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At 2025 Encore Philly Showdown

• 14 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 12 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify for The Regional Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• 1 Silver 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 all star elite team in Youth, Junior, and Senior divisions 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

400 Points Up For Grabs At The 2025 Encore Philly Showdown

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Dec. 13-14 to watch all the action live from the 2025 Encore Philly Showdown in Philadelphia!

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