2026 NCA All-Star National Championship

NCA All-Star Nationals 2026 Schedule: Houston Welcomes Thousands Of Teams

NCA All-Star Nationals 2026 Schedule: Houston Welcomes Thousands Of Teams

Your essential guide to navigating the NCA All-Star Nationals 2026 schedule, don't miss a moment of this iconic competition live on Varsity TV.

Feb 26, 2026 by Andy Schamma
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The roar of the crowd is about to echo through the George R. Brown Convention Center as the NCA All-Star Nationals 2026 descends upon Houston, Texas this weekend. 

Prepare for an unparalleled display of athleticism and spirit as over 1,700 all-star cheer teams, representing the pinnacle of Division I and Division II talent, converge to chase national titles, crucial points in the Varsity Cheer League, and coveted Cheer Worlds bids. 

A tradition since 1948, the National Cheerleaders Association continues to define competitive cheer, and this year’s event promises to be a spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Your essential guide to navigating the NCA All-Star Nationals 2026 schedule, don't miss a moment of this iconic competition live on Varsity TV.

The 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship Schedule

The schedules for 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship can be found below:

How To Watch The 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship

The 2026 edition of the NCA All-Star National Championship 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.

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.

The 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship Results

Results for the 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship can be found here.

Past Results From The NCA All-Star National Championship

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship

  • 10 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
  • 20 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
  • 14 Paid Bids to The Summit
  • At-Large Bids for all division winners to The Summit
  • 12 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
  • At-Large Bids for all division winners to The D2 Summit
  • 4 Paid Bids to The Youth Summit
  • At-Large Bids to all division winners to The Youth Summit
  • 4 Paid Bids to The Regional Summit
  • Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit

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 NCA All-Star National Championship

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV to watch all the action live from the 2026 NCA All-Star National Championship in Houston!

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