PacWest heads to Portland, Oregon for the 2026 edition of the PacWest Grand Nationals. Competition will kick off Feb.28- March. 1 at the Oregon Convention Center, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event all weekend long. 

PacWest is the provider of note for cheer and dance competitions in the Pacific Northwest, offering grand stages and memorable events, while allowing athletes to compete against the best of the best. Oh, and don’t forget about the great gifts, awards and bid opportunities.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from 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: Feb 28-March 1, 2026
• Where: Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Oregon Convention Center

PacWest Grand Nationals makes another trip to Portland, Oregon, and the Oregon Convention Center in 2026, and the City of Roses is one destination competitors and their guests always seem to enjoy.

The Oregon Convention Center includes multiple ballrooms, more than 255,000 square feet of uninterrupted exhibition space, more than 50 meeting rooms and VIP suites. Plus, the venue underwent a $40 million renovation that was completed in 2019. The project was the first major update to the 30-year-old facility. 

A big part of the renovations focused on the convention center’s outdoor plaza, filled with gardens, seating, room for countless outdoor events – even just a nice spot for lunch. 

Click HERE for virtual tour of facility. Click HERE for parking information.

Learn more about the area around the Oregon Convention Center – the Lloyd neighborhood. It includes transportation by light rail or streetcar, sporting events, diverse businesses and may restaurants. See a photo gallery of the Llyod neighborhood.

Things To Do In Portland, Oregon

Being back in Portland, Oregon, this year might be familiar for a lot of competitors and their families, but there likely will be many first-time visitors at the event, too.

Click HERE to learn more about Portland, the City of Roses. Also, check out some great information provided by the Portland Visitor Center.

Part of the allure of the Pacific Northwest is the picturesque views and all there is to enjoy outdoors, though the weather in late February may not always be ideal. If that’s the case, there are many museums and galleries and other indoor activities to keep visitors entertained. 

If you can get to some of the trails and maybe see some mountains and waterfalls, don’t miss the chance. Maybe take a dinner cruise? A craft beer tour? Ghost tour? Maybe just keep it close to downtown and see the city’s historic sights. The possibilities are endless!

When it’s time to eat, the area has an amazing food scene, including the Portland food halls. 

Need a car to get around Portland? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2026 PacWest Grand Nationals

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

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

If you’re going to be in Portland and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2026 PacWest Grand Nationals Results

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

The 2026 PacWest Grand Nationals Schedule

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

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 PacWest Grand Nationals

• 1 Paid Bid to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 2 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 2 Paid Bids to The Regional Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• Top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions will earn Qualifier Bid to 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 points system displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team competes, 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, 128 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 eight eligible divisions and two League 6 conferences, meaning 42 championships will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

500 Points Up For Grabs At The 2026 PacWest Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb 28-March 1 to watch all the action live from the 2026 PacWest Grand Nationals in Portland, Oregon!

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