Spirit Sports Cheer & Dance will have 14 events during the 2025-2026 season, and the action will begin with one exciting competition in December – Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals on Dec. 13-14.

The kickoff competition will return to the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, which has hosted many cheerleading events, including past editions of Spirt Sports Worcester Nationals. 

And, once again, all of the action will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!

At Spirit Sports Cheer & Dance, there’s an emphasis on offering well-rounded events that are fun and affordable. Often, there will be giveaways, dance parties, dance-offs, singalongs and recognition for each of the teams and their continued hard work. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as talented cheer teams in 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: DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The DCU Center

Ahh, the Northeast during holiday season!

When Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals visits the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 2025, it’ll put competitors and their guests less than 50 miles from Boston, with both winter and the holidays on the horizon. 

But more on that later. For now, let’s focus on the fact that by returning each year, Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals is becoming an important part of the long history of the DCU Center, which opened its doors in 1982 with a memorable performance by Frank Sinatra.

It has since been a destination for performers and events of all kinds, including Disney on Ice, monster trucks, the Harlem Globetrotters, NCAA hockey and basketball, high school sports, professional wrestling and more.

The property features more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, 11 meeting rooms, a ballroom, in-house catering and the flexibility to host the variety of events. A highlight of the convention center is a panoramic view of downtown Worcester. 

Since 2006, the DCU Center has been home to professional hockey. First were the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League (2006-2015) and then the ECHL’s Worcester Railers Hockey Club (founded in 2016).

During the weekend the 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals is going on, the DCU Center will be a little quieter than last year, but if teams arrive early, they can enjoy the New England Winter Market (Dec. 8-11). If they want to stay in the area longer, the Railers have home games on Dec. 17, 19 and 20 against the Norfolk Admirals.  

The market and the cheer event will take place in the DCU Center Convention Center, while the hockey games will be played in the DCU Center Arena. 

Additional info about the DCU Center: Directions and Policies | Parking | Events & Tickets

Things To Do In Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts, and the entire Boston area have a history that spans centuries now, while Worcester officially was established in 1722.

Among the noteworthy things to enjoy there are the Worcester Art Museum, EcoTarium, American Antiquarian Society and a variety of parks, sporting events and historic homes and buildings. 

Click here to check out the visitor guide for Worcester and get started on planning your visit.

Oh, and the food in the area is amazing, too. According to Boston Magazine, here’s a list of the 10 restaurants to visit in Worcester. 

Since it will be the holiday season, there are some fun events going on in the area – ornament making, a festival of lights, holiday music – check out the local events calendar here.

For those willing to make the short trip from Worcester to Boston, there will be countless more opportunities to experience incredible aspects of American history, breathtaking sights and landmarks, neighborhoods frozen in time and more delicious food.

If the weather is cooperative, walking tours are offered, with many taking visitors to the historical sites and buildings. If being outside is questionable, there’s a long list of galleries and museums to showcase the area’s history in other ways. 

HERE is a list of things to see and do around Boston. 

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, this list of popular restaurants will help. Among the area’s most iconic dishes are clam chowder, lobster and lobster rolls, fried clams, fish and chips, baked beans, Yankee post roast, Sam Adams beer and Boston Cream Pie.

Need a car to get around Massachusetts? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

The 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in Massachusetts 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 Sports Worcester Nationals Results

Results for the 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals can be found here.

The 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals can be found here.

Tentative Performance Order | Awards Schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

• 2 Partially Paid Bids to The Summit
• 8 At-Large Bids to The 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

500 Points Up For Grabs At The 2025 Spirit Sports Worcester 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 Sports Worcester Nationals in Worcester, Massachusetts!

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