Coastal at the Capitol Super Nationals returns to Washington D.C., this time at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center , and you don’t want to miss a minute of the excitement.

All of the action Feb. 21-22 will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!

Since 1999, Coastal Cheer & Dance has been putting on regional events up and down the East Coast, giving competitors the stage to showcase their skills and talents – from one-day events to the organization’s premier Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals. 

This is your chance to watch your favorite Division I and Division II All Star and school cheer and dance teams compete on stage, while hoping to secure points to The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships! 

• Who: All Star Cheer & Dance Teams
• When: Feb. 21-22, 2026
• Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 700 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Walter E. Washington Convention Center

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3 million square foot event space in Washington, D.C.

It is noted for its permanent collection of contemporary art, the largest of any convention center in the United States and includes the work of Sam Gilliam, Sol LeWitt, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Sarah Sze, and Carrie Mae Weems.

You can access the convention center by metro via the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center station served by the Green and Yellow lines.

If you're driving yourself, there is parking available at multiple parking garages located around the space with hourly and daily rates.

Click here for more information on how to get to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Things To Do In Washington D.C.

If time allows, and a look around Washington D.C. is possible, you won’t be disappointed. 

You'll be minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., so there will be no shortage of things to see and do when there’s time away from the competition. Start with a look at the endless things to see and do in Washington, D.C.

There’s a lot, so plan some extra time to enjoy the history and significance of the area. If not, plan on what you can, but start a list for a future visit! HERE is a helpful guide for organizing your time in the nation’s capital. 

Need a car to get around National Harbor and Washington, D.C.? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2026 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals 

The 2026 Coastal at the Capitol Grand Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

Missed the Action? Catch The Rebroadcast

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

2026 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2026 Coastal at the Capitol Super Nationals can be found here. 

2026 Coastal At The Capitol Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2026 Coastal at the Capitol Super Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 Coastal At The Capitol Super Nationals

• 3 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 6 At-Large Bids at The Cheerleading Worlds
• 2 Partial Paid Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• Bid Info For The Summit Championships
• Bid Info for The Dance 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.

700 Points Up For Grabs At The 2026 Coastal At The Capitol Super Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 21-22 to watch all the action live from the 2026 Coastal at the Capitol Super Nationals.

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