The Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals is headed back to Florida and the Orange County Convention Center again in 2025, and depending where you’re from, spending part of the holiday season in the Sunshine State can only be experienced, not explained.

Even better, is that this event is for the All Star cheer AND dance teams, so twice as many athletes get to enjoy part of their time away from school in one of the most entertaining places on Earth – Orlando, Florida.

For those who can’t make it in person, Varsity TV will be there to broadcast all of the competition from the OCCC. As far as the roller coasters and other fun activities, you’re on your own.

Since 1998, Spirit Cheer has been producing innovative, reasonably priced and fun-for-all events for competitors of all ages and skill levels. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as All Star cheer and dance 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 & Dance Teams
• When: Dec. 13-14, 2025 
• Where: Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Orange County Convention Center

The Orange County Convention Center is in the heart of one of the nation’s most amazing tourism districts, so competitors and their supporters will get to experience a state-of-the-art facility and an incredible weekend of fun, if they have time to take advantage of the surroundings.

Along with the annual visit from the Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals, the OCCC averages nearly 200 events each year and welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors. 

The facility includes 7 million square feet of space across two buildings – the West Building and North-South Building. Both feature exhibit space, meeting rooms, breakout rooms and thousands of parking spaces. The West Building also has a ballroom, theatre and lecture hall. Each building has four food courts for hungry guests. 

Here is more information about the convention center: Interactive Floor Plan | Directions | Parking | CC FAQs | Navigate The Convention Center District | Photos & Videos

Things To Do In Orlando, Florida

O-Town. The City of Joy. The Gateway to Disney. Florida’s City of Fun. Urban Playground. The Family Resort City.

These are just a few of the nicknames for Orlando, which has been a tourist destination for decades and continues to change and grow with the addition of more and more fun things to do.

Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, among other amazing theme parks, and many are just minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. 

Potential agenda additions include four theme parks at Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT – and many areas for shopping, eating, learning about Central Florida history, catching some waves or a sporting event, or just spending time together doing something new. 

Put together an itinerary with help from VisitOrlando.com, and remember, even if you were there recently, there’s always something new to enjoy – or revisit some of your favorite things and places.

For some, the Disney experience can be overwhelming or confusing. Here are some tips to help make sure there are no distractions from the fun:

Travel Tips – Be prepared for your trip to the magical Walt Disney World Resort: 

• Disney Travel Tips
• Disney Housekeeping Information
• Booking Park Reservations Step-by-Step

If there’s time to explore, don’t miss Disney Springs, International Drive for food, shopping and more, or take a ride to one of Florida’s amazing beaches – just drive east or west, and you won’t be disappointed!

Need a car to get around the Sunshine State? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals

The 2025 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in the Orlando area 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 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals Results

Results for the 2025 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals can be found here.

The 2025 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals

• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Dance Worlds
• 2 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 2 Partially Paid Bids to The Summit
• 8 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Dance Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
• 2 Partially Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will qualify for The Regional Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 1 Silver Bid to The Quest
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will 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 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals

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 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals in Orlando, Florida!

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