All-star cheer teams will take the mat at The 2026 Ultimate Battle- West at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on March. 13. 

The teams that worked so hard throughout the year to earn those bids now get a chance to showcase their skills, get a tune-up and win some prize money to help offset the cost of the trip to Orlando. 

The prize fund for The Ultimate Battle is determined by the number of teams that enter, and it is divided into two categories – teams with full bids and teams with at-large or partial bids to The Cheerleading Worlds. The bigger the field, the bigger the prize fund!

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as All Star cheer teams that have qualified for the upcoming edition of The Cheerleading Worlds go head-to-head for cash prizes that will help with their travel costs!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: March 13, 2026 
• Where: Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

What To Know About The Anaheim Convention Center 

The 2026 Ultimate Battle- West will be part of an exciting weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center and again will bring tens of thousands of visitors (competitors and guests) to Anaheim, California.

As the largest convention center on the West Coast, the venue regularly welcomes a variety of events, including meetings, shows, exhibitions, competitions and sporting events, and the facility is very familiar with the top dance and cheer competitions. 

The property, opened in 1967, now spans more than 50 acres and features 1.8 million square feet of event space, thanks to a recent $190 million expansion. 

Additional meeting and exhibition space can be found at one of the four nearby hotels. There are more than 3,700 hotels rooms, and visitors can walk everywhere!

Additional information about the convention center and surrounding area: Convention Center Brochure | Floor Plans | Parking Information | FAQs

Things To Do In Anaheim, California

Sure, one of the main reasons to visit Anaheim – besides cheer and dance competitions, of course – is to go to The Disneyland Resort, which has been attracting people to the magic of Disney for generations. 

There’s just so much going on, Disney and otherwise: Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego and so much more!

Click HERE to learn more about Anaheim, California.

Check out this great info: Things To Do With Kids | Orange County Beaches | Shopping | Eat & Drink

Need a car to get around the Anaheim area? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The Ultimate Battle 2026

The 2026 edition of The Ultimate Battle 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 California and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.

The Ultimate Battle 2026 Results

Results for the 2026 Ultimate Battle can be found here.

The Ultimate Battle 2026 Schedule

The schedule for 2026 Ultimate Battle can be found here.

Tune in to Varsity TV on March 13 to watch all the action live from the 2026 edition of The Ultimate Battle in Anaheim, California!

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