American Cheer Power is known for putting together action-packed cheer and dance events around the country and will be making its next stop in San Antonio for the 2026 edition of Southern Nationals by Cheer Power , which will take place at the Alamodome on Feb.7-8. 

American Cheer Power has been putting on championship events across the country for more than 35 years, and there’s always an emphasis on FUN. 

Enjoy complete coverage of 2026 Cheer Power Southern Nationals, as Division I and Division II All Star cheer teams 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: Alamodome in San Antonio
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 600 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Alamodome

Cheer Power Southern Nationals heads back to San Antonio in 2026 for another visit to the Alamodome.

The $186 million Alamodome opened in 1993 and continues to be both versatile and very busy. 

The venue is home to the University of Texas at San Antonio football team, annually hosts the Valero Alamo Bowl (college football), welcomes many concerts, trade shows and other events, and previously was the home of the world champion San Antonio Spurs (NBA).

Check out the ways the Alamodome can be configured.

You’ll also want to review the directions to the venue, along with parking information.

Things To Do In San Antonio

San Antonio has a long history and diverse culture, both evident in the area’s countless monuments and important sights, but the area also features many modern conveniences to help make all the must-do activities even more enjoyable. 

The city was built on a combination of Spanish, Mexican, German and cowboy culture, and all of that can be found in the architecture, food and landscape. There are many tours, museums, monuments, buildings, homes, parks and waterways that recognize and celebrate these things.

You can visit one of Texas’ most significant landmarks, the Alamo, which joins the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

If you’d rather be relaxing, instead of learning, spend the day along the San Antonio River enjoying the River Walk, a public park with boat rides, attractions, wildlife, shopping, dining and entertainment. 

Beyond the two main attractions, there’s a Six Flags amusement park, SeaWorld, sporting events and a ton of shopping or dining possibilities. Check out this San Antonio dining guide. 

Need a car to get around San Antonio? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power

The 2026 edition of the 2026 Southern Nationals by Cheer Power 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 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power Results

Results for the 2026 Southern Nationals by Cheer Power can be found here.

The 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power Schedule

The schedule for the 2026 Cheer Power Southern Nationals is coming soon.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power

• 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 qualify for The Regional Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 1 Silver Bid to The Quest
• Top 3 teams in eligible division 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

600 Points Up For Grabs At The 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV from Feb. 7-8 to watch all the action live from the 2026 Southern Nationals by Cheer Power in San Antonio!

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