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2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship

UCA & UDA 2026 Live Updates | Finalists Announced For Open Jazz

UCA & UDA 2026 Live Updates | Finalists Announced For Open Jazz

The 2026 UCA College Nationals & UDA College Nationals are finally here! Here are all of the Day 1 updates, results, schedule news and highlights.

Jan 17, 2026 by Madelyn Mendoza
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The 2026 UCA/UDA College Nationals are finally here! College cheer and dance fans can finally stop their countdowns because the dance and cheer SuperBowl is back for another year. 

As the top talent from across the country will call Orlando, Fla. home from Jan 16-18, fan won't want to miss any of the action on Varsity TV. 

Walt Disney World and the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex will play host to this iconic event that will have fans wishing they could be front row at center stage and mat to celebrate these athletes. 

With so much action packed in to the weekend, the focus is all on the opening day. Competition started at 8AM on Jan 16 and will continue for most of the day. 

This article will serve as the home for all of the major news and live updates throughout the day as well as reminders for those performances you won't want to miss! 

Varsity Tv will be the streaming home for all things UCA/UDA so make sure you are tuned in for all the action from Orlando!

Refresh this page often as newest updates will appear in bold at the top under the News subhead! 

Follow Along For All UCA/UDA News On Varsity TV

The 2026 UCA/UDA College Nationals are rocking and rolling from Walt Disney World and Varsity TV is the place to be for all the news from Florida. 

For all UCA/UDA news and videos, here is where fans can find all of the news all weekend long!

For other cheer and dance events, fans can see all of the news from Varsity TV on this news page!

Finalists For Open Jazz

  • West Chester University 
  • Rowan University 
  • College of New Jersey 
  • College of St. Benedict 
  • St. Cloud State 
  • University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
  • Stockton University 
  • University of Minnesota Duluth 
  • Orange Coast College
  • Endicott College
  • Minnesota State University - Mankato

Finalists For Division I Pom

  • Loyola University - Chicago 
  • Harvard University 
  • Central Conneticut State 
  • South Dakota State 
  • St. Joseph's University 
  • North Dakota State 
  • Hofstra University 
  • University of Nebraska- Omaha
  • Cal State Fullerton 
  • UC Santa Barbra

Results For Division IA Spirit Program

  1.  The Ohio State University - NATIONAL CHAMPION
  2.  University of Oklahoma
  3. University of Washingtion

Results For Division IA Dance Game Day

  1. University of Nevada- Las Vegas - NATIONAL CHAMPION
  2.  University of Memphis
  3.  University of Alabama
  4.  University of Cincinnati 
  5.  University of Kentucky 
  6.  University of North Carolina
  7.  University of Mississippi
  8. University of Arkansas 

Results For Partner & Group Stunt

The time has come. Here are the results for the 2026 UCA Partner Stunt competition!

Results For Coed Partner Stunt

  1. Weber State University - Hailey Smith & Josh Hill - NATIONAL CHAMPION
  2. Weber State University - Johanna Simon & Taylor Demler
  3. University of West Georgia - Tori Napolitano & Luke Timmons
  4. Morehead State University - Lily & Tyson
  5. Westcliff University - Lina Madrid & Oscar Perez
  6. Weber State University - Vada Parker & Manuel Barragan
  7. University of South Florida - Cayla Cabanban & Brandon Gray
  8. Navarro College - Alejandra Cabrera & Bryan Nájera
  9. University of West Georgia - Giulia Pucharelli & David Araujo
  10. Weber State University - Veronica Camacho & Cyrus Mojallal
  11. Weber State University - Linn Meichi Borgen & Mark Meier
  12. Trinity Valley Community College - Marifer Artavia & David Chevez
  13. Navarro College - Sarah Smalling & Sam Tiatia
  14.  University of Louisville - Jada & Trey
  15. University of West Georgia - Hannah Loyd & Trinity Livaudais 
  16. University of West Georgia - Elle Anthony & Dylan Worthington
  17. Weber State University - Kaitlyn Aquino & Will Hemsley
  18. Weber State University - Cayli Niederhauser & Zach Adams
  19. Texas Tech University - Abby Salinas & Matthew Stephenson
  20.  Weber State University - Gillian Rupert & Luke Bilich
  21. Weber State University  - Cameron Canada & Preslie Brown
  22. University of West Georgia - Olivia Miller & Brayden Merrill

Results For All-Girl Group Stunt

  1. Morehead State University - Britton, Kiara, Claire & Sophia - NATIONAL CHAMPION 
  2. North Carolina State University - Paige, Luna, Anna & Emily 
  3. University of Delaware - Demi, Tamara, Jordan & Rylee 
  4. University of Oklahoma - Ellie, Devyn Payten & Lexi  
  5. Jessup University - Sophia, Marissa, Laighla & Mickaylah 
  6. University of Mississippi - Miyah, Olivia, Dana & Kirsten 
  7. Lindenwood University - Abbie, Bri, Kenzie & Jasmin 
  8. Kennesaw State University - Abby, Haley, Madison & Jada 
  9. University of Oklahoma - Ashley, Tamanda, Jordyn & Raven 
  10. Weber State University - Sage, Isabella, Alexandra and Celieste 
  11. Trinity Valley Community College - Karlie, Mady, Alexa & Whitney 
  12. Hope International University - Sophia, Mackenzie, Ivy & Claire 
  13. Purdue University - Haleigh, Katie, Lexi & Micah 
  14. Trinity Valley Community College - Maddie, Jada, Katerina & Petra 
  15. Eastern Kentucky University - Sarah, Ashley, Trinity & Alexis 
  16. West Chest University - Julia, Isabella, Adelyn & Aubreigh 
  17. University of Delaware - Caitlyn, Abby, Kaitlyn & Cassidy 
  18.  Clemson University - Tori, Brooklyn, Kristen & Juli
  19. Clemson University - Kayla, Tryniti, Katie & Emily  

Relive The Magic Of Weber State

Weber State put on a performance that brought the house down in UDA Division I Jazz Prelims. Take a glimpse at the magic of the routine! 

More Champions Are Getting Crowned Soon

It won't be much longer until we have some more national champions. Results are coming soon for Group Stunt and Partner Stunt. 

Division IA Jazz Semi-Final Performance Order

Here is the performance order for the 24 teams in the Division IA Jazz semifinals! 

Performance Order 

  1.  Louisiana State University
  2.  University of Tennessee
  3.  Arizona State University
  4.  The University Oregon
  5.  Florida State University 
  6.  University of Alabama
  7.  University of South Carolina
  8.  Rutgers University
  9.  University of Mississippi
  10.  Michigan State University
  11.  University of Michigan
  12.  Washington State University
  13.  Texas Tech University 
  14.  University of Oklahoma
  15.  Penn State University
  16.  University of Iowa
  17.  University of Minnesota
  18.  The Ohio State University
  19.  San Diego State University
  20.  University of Delaware
  21.  University of Arkansas
  22.  University of Wisconsin
  23.  University of Central Florida
  24.  The University of Miami

Division IA Jazz Semi - Finalists

The time has come and it is time to see who is moving on to the semi-finals in Division IA Jazz. Here we go!

Division IA Jazz Semi-Finalists

Group A

  • University of Miami
  • Arizona State University 
  • University of Wisconsin
  • Michigan State University
  • University of Alabama 
  • University of Arkansas
  • Penn State University 
  • University of Tennessee
  • University of Minnesota 
  • Texas Tech University 
  • Washington State University 
  • Louisiana State University

Group B

  • University of Mississippi 
  • University of South Carolina Columbia 
  • University of Oregon 
  • Florida State University 
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of Iowa 
  • University of Delaware
  • Rutgers University 
  • University of Oklahoma 
  • University of Michigan 
  • San Diego State University 
  • The Ohio State University

Almost Time For Semi-Final Results In Division IA Jazz

Just a few more routines away from knowing the semi-finalists from these Division IA Jazz Prelims.  

The routines have been INSANE so far! Semi-finals are going to be stacked! Stay tuned for all of the information!

Results From Division IA Small Coed Cheer Game Day

The final results of the day out of the IA Division and it is the Small Coed teams time to shine. Let's crown a new national champion! 

Division IA Small Coed Cheer Game Day

  1. University of Minnesota - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 
  2.  University of Memphis
  3.  James Madison University 
  4.  Penn State University
  5.  University of Delaware
  6.  University of Southern Mississippi
  7. Texas State University 

Results From Division IA Large Coed Cheer Game Day

It's time to crown another national champion this time in the Division IA Large Coed Cheer Game Day Division. Here we go! 

Division IA Large Coed Cheer Game Day

  1.  University of Tennessee - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
  2.  University of South Florida
  3.  University of Central Florida
  4.  Louisiana State University
  5.  The University Of Cincinnati 
  6. Louisiana Tech University

Results For Division IA All Girl Cheer Game Day

The time is here! It is time to crown a new champion! Kicking things off with the Division IA All Girl Cheer Game Day awards. 

Division IA All Girl Cheer Game Day Final Places

  1.  University of South Florida - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
  2.  San Diego State University
  3.  University of Nevada - Las Vegas
  4. Bowling Green University 

New Champions Will Be Crowned Soon/ UDA Is Bringing the Heat!

In just a few short hours new champions will be crowned in the Game Day Cheer Divisions! As the final routines are taking the mat, make sure you are tuned in to Varsity TV to see these teams. 

On the floor, the Division IA Jazz Prelims routines are ICONIC! The University of Minnesota just wrapped up and Ohio State is still to come! 

Game Day Finals Are Underway In UCA!

The Game Day Cheer Division finals are underway in the AdventHealth South Arena. The finalists are competing in the DIA Large Coed Cheer Game Day, DIA Small Coed Cheer Game Day and DIA All Girl Cheer Game Day Finalists! 

Keep an eye out for results from these finals soon as a new champion is crowned! 

Another Round Of UDA Finalists

As the clock inches closer to the start if Division IA Jazz, it is time to find out the finalists in the Dance Game Day Divisions! 

Division I Dance Game Day Finalists 

  • Villanova University 
  • Quinnipiac University 
  • University of Nebraska - Omaha
  • South Dakota State University 
  • St. John's University 
  • Hofstra University 
  • Southeastern Louisiana University 

Open Dance Game Day Finals

  • University of Texas - Tyler 
  • University of Central Missouri
  • Stockton University 
  • West Chester University
  • College of New Jersey 
  • Northwest Community College
  • Endicott College
  • Minnesota State University  - Mankato

Division IA Jazz Is Coming Soon

Division IA Jazz is right around the corner! Ole Miss will be one of the teams taking center stage. in the State Farm Field House. Here is their journey to UDA! 

Missed Your Favorite Team?

If you missed your favorite team perform, there is no need to fear! 

Varsity TV will have a rebroadcast of Day 1 of UCA/UDA 24 hours after the completion of the day! 

There is also a page to view every routine so far post performance. Please note that due to copyright, some of these performances may not have sound.

Some More Finalists In UCA

As Jan 16 keeps moving along, here are some more updated advancements from the mats at UCA! 

Small Coed Division I Game Day Finalists

  • Morehead State University 
  • Butler University
  • St. John's University 
  • Wilmington University 
  • Hofstra University 
  • Jessup University 
  • Drury University 
  • Illinois State University 
  • Tennessee Tech University 
  • University of California - San Diego

Open All Girl Game Day 

  • Pearl River Community College 
  • Northwest Community College
  • Widener University
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham
  • University of Scranton
  • Misericordia University

Open Coed Game Day

  • Northwest Community College 
  • Washburn University of Topeka 
  • Iowa Western Community College

Coming Up In UDA!

The day full of amazing talent and routines that are sure to be viral and iconic is the DIA Jazz Prelims! 

The Jazz Prelims for DIA will feature the cream of the crop with performances from Minnesota and Ohio State. Michigan will also be competing as well as Arizona State who is back on the UDA floor for the first time since 2020!  

Make sure you are tuned in to Varsity TV because you won't want to miss any of this! 

UDA Division I Jazz Semi-Finalists & Performance Order

The semi-finalists for the Division I Jazz division have been announced from State Farm Field House at approximately 1:30 PM ET. Here are the semi-finalists and the performance order out of Group "A" and "B"!

Semi-Finalists & Performance Order 

  1.  St. John's University
  2.  Utah Valley University
  3.  Lindenwood University
  4.  University New Hampshire
  5.  University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  6.  University of Northern Iowa
  7.  UC Santa Barbara
  8.  South Dakota State University
  9.  Northern Arizona University
  10.  Weber State University
  11.  Loyola University Chicago
  12.  Villanova University
  13.  Grand Canyon University
  14. University of Nebraska - Omaha
  15.  University of St. Thomas
  16.  Butler University 
  17.  University of New York - Albany 
  18.  Quinnipiac University
  19.  University Of California - San Diego
  20.  Hofstra University
  21.  Southeastern Louisiana University
  22.  College of Charleston
  23. Cal State University - Fullerton 

The Champs Are Back In The Finals!

The University of Minnesota is back in the finals in the in the DIA Small Coed Game Day Division! 

The reigning champions are going to bring the fire and you won't want to miss it! 

LSU Is Back In The Finals! 

LSU is back in the finals in the DIA Large Coed Cheer Game Day division. The road for the Tiger to UCA has been a sight to see! Here is a look at how they got to Orlando! 

The First Finalists From UCA!

After an eventful morning in the Adventhealth North and South Arenas, we have our first finalists announcement from UCA! 

Here is a look at who is moving on in the DIA Large Coed Cheer Game Day, DIA Small Coed Cheer Game Day and DIA All-Girl Cheer Game Day! 

DIA Large Coed Cheer Game Day Finalists

  • Louisiana State University - #1 
  • Louisiana Tech University - #2 
  • University of Cincinnati - #3
  • University of Central Florida - #4
  • University of South Florida - #5
  • University of Tennessee - #6

DIA Small Coed Cheer Game Day Finalists

  • Texas State University - #1
  • University of Southern Mississippi - #2
  • University of Delaware - #3
  • University of Memphis - #4
  • James Madison University - #5
  • Penn State University -  #6 
  • University of Minnesota - #7

DIA All Girl Cheer Game Day Finalists

  • Bowling Green State University - #1
  • San Diego State University - #2
  • University of Nevada Las Vegas - #3
  • University of South Florida - #4

Game Day finals will begin approximately at 4:00 PM ET in the AdventHealth Arena South - Red. 

A Glimpse In To The Minnesota State Mankato Routine!

The Minnesota State Mankato routine has been a fan favorite so far! Here is a glimpse in to the routine! 

@tribe99official Minnesota State University Open Jazz Prelims 📸🖤 CHOREO CREDIT: Kristin Biwan + Taylor Shupe #collegedanceteam #danceteam #udanationals #udacollegenationals ♬ original sound - tribe99official

UDA Open Jazz Semi-Finalists!

With the Division I Jazz Prelims are underway in the State Farm Field House, here are the semi-finalists and performance order from the Open Jazz "A" and "B" prelims. 

Semi-Finalists & Performance Order

  1.  University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
  2.   Adelphi University 
  3.  Minnesota State Duluth
  4.  St. Cloud State University 
  5.  College Of St. Benedict
  6.  University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
  7.  Endicott College
  8.  Minnesota State Mankato
  9.  University of Wisconsin - Stephens Point
  10.  Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
  11.  St. Joseph's University New York
  12.  The College of New Jersey
  13.  Orange Coast College
  14.  Eastern University
  15.  Stockton University
  16.  West Chester University
  17.  Augustana University 
  18.  Pittsburg State University 
  19.  Roger Willams University
  20.  University of Scranton
  21. Rowan University 
  22. University of Puerto Rico Ponce

UCA Morning Recap

It has been a morning full of school spirit from the Adventhealth North and South Arenas! Action at UCA got started at roughly 8AM ET on Jan 16. 

In the AdventHealth Arena South (Red), the Small Coed Division IA Cheer Game Day Semi Finals, Division IA Coed Cheer Game Day Semi Finals and the All Girl Division IA Cheer Game Day all took the mat. 

In the AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow), the Open All Girl Cheer Game Day Semi Finals and the Small Coed Division I Cheer Game Day Semi Finals each took the floor! 

We will have updates on the advancing teams and performance order shortly! 

UDA Morning Recap

Its been a jam-packed morning from the State Fam Field House as the Open Jazz "A" and Open Jazz "B" prelims just concluded. We will have the semi-finalists and order of competition in this article shortly! 

The Division I Jazz "A" and "B" Prelims just started from State Farm Field House! Stay tuned for all of the dance updates! 

How To Watch UCA College Nationals 2026

The entire event is streaming on Varsity TV and the FloSports app beginning Jan. 16. 

Event replays, highlights and breaking news will be available on both platforms. 

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.

UDA College Nationals 2026 Schedule 

Block schedules have been released. Check out the schedules: 

2026 UDA College Dance Team National Championship Results

Results for the 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship can be found here.

UDA College Nationals Results From Past Years:

Tune in to Varsity TV from Jan. 16-18 to watch all the action live from the 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, Florida.

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