Action is ahead in Schaumburg, Illinois, for the CSG Grand Nationals 2026. The event will take place at the Schaumburg Convention Center on Feb. 7-8. 

The CSG Grand Nationals is known for its high-energy, top tie production, major bid offers and "total experience" cheer and dance competitions. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as Division I and Division II athletes 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: Feb. 7-8, 2026
• Where: Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Schaumburg Convention Center 

CSG Grand Nationals heads back to the Schaumburg Convention Center in 2026, and competitors again will get to enjoy one of the top facilities in the Midwest.

The Schaumburg Convention Center features almost 150,000 square feet of exhibition space, meeting rooms and the flexibility to host any type of event. It’s also connected to a 500-room hotel, which is convenient for competitors and their families. 

Here’s a map, directions and parking information.

The convention center/hotel combo also allows for a few convenient food and drink options on-site. 

The venue is close to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and 26 miles from downtown Chicago, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the quieter Illinois suburbs or the Windy City itself when there’s some downtime.

Things To Do In Schaumburg, Illinois

There are plenty of things to see and do in the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois. Click HERE to learn more.

February in Illinois could mean the chance enjoy some outdoor winter activities, and the Schaumburg Park District is available to help put together that agenda.

If being indoors sounds better, there’s the Belong Gaming Arena for gamers to play and watch video games of all kinds, plus shopping, museums, Top Golf, a Main Event and more.

When it’s time to eat, here’s a list of places to dine in Chicago Northwest. But don’t forget some of the things the Chicago area is famous for – Garrett Popcorn, deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

In case there’s time to make the short drive to downtown Chicago, this list of things to do will help plan an itinerary. 

Need a car to get around Schaumburg and Chicago? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2026 CSG Grand Nationals

The 2026 edition of CSG Grand Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

Missed the Action? Watch The Rebroadcast

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

The 2026 CSG Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2026 CSG Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2026 CSG Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for 2026 CSG Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 CSG Grand Nationals 

• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• Bid Info For The Summit Championships
• Bid Info For The Quest Recreational Championship
• 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

600 Points Up For Grabs At The 2026 CSG Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 7-8 to watch all the action live from the 2026 CSG Grand Nationals in Schaumburg, Illinois!

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