2026 NCA & NDA College National Championship

What We Know About The 2026 NCA College Nationals

What We Know About The 2026 NCA College Nationals

The 2026 edition of the NCA College Nationals makes its way to the bandshell April. 9-11. Watch performances on Varsity TV and watch on-demand from Daytona.

Apr 7, 2026 by Anderson Cooper
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The long a waited NCA College National Championship is finally back at the Daytona Beach Bandshell for the 2026 edition. 

The top collegiate cheerleading teams will take the mat in Daytona Beach Fla., April.9 from performances from Navaro College, Louisville University, Trinity Valley, Oklahoma University, Weber State, Clemson University, Texas Tech and more well known programs. These teams are ready to go head to head and showcase routines they've put countless time and energy into. 

Every athlete and coach dream of winning a NCA National Title and running into the beach for the indescribable feeling of the work being worth it! 

All of the action is streaming live on Varsity TV and the FloSports app. Here's what to know about the NDA College Nationals 2026. 

2026 NCA College Nationals Block Schedule

Thursday Schedule – Spirit Rally Divisions

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Spirit Rally Division I
  • Spirit Rally Division IA
  • Spirit Rally Division II
  • Spirit Rally Division III
  • Spirit Rally Junior College
  • Spirit Rally NAIA

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Advanced All-Girl Divisions

Division I

  • Thursday: 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Division IA

  • Thursday: 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Division II

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Division III

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Junior College

  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

NAIA

  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Advanced Large Coed Divisions

Division I

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Division IA

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Division II

  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Junior College

  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

NAIA

  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Advanced Small Coed Divisions

Division I

  • Thursday: 1:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Division IA

  • Thursday: 1:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Division II

  • Thursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Division III

  • Thursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Junior College

  • Thursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

NAIA

  • Thursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday & Saturday Schedule – Game Day Divisions

Division I

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Division IA

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Division II

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NAIA

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Open Division

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturday Schedule – Championship Events

Grand Championship Competition

  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Partner Stunt

  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Group Stunt

  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Intermediate All-Girl Divisions

Division I

  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Division IA

  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Division II

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Division III

  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Junior College

  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

NAIA

  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Intermediate Coed Divisions

Division II

  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Intermediate Large Coed Divisions

Division I

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Division IA

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Junior College

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM

NAIA

  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Schedule – Intermediate Small Coed Divisions

Division I

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Division IA

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Division II

  • Thursday: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Division III

  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Junior College

  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NAIA

  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday Schedule – Spirit Rally Divisions

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Spirit Rally Division I
  • Spirit Rally Division IA
  • Spirit Rally Division II
  • Spirit Rally Division III
  • Spirit Rally Junior College
  • Spirit Rally NAIA 

Saturday Schedule – Specialty Events

  • Mascot
    • 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 


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.

NCA & NDA College Nationals 2026 Schedule 

Block schedules have been released. Check out the schedules: 

2026 NCA & NDA College Cheerleading Team National Championship Results

Results for the 2026 NCA & NDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship can be found here.

NCA & NDA College Nationals Results From Past Years:

Tune in to Varsity TV from April. 9-11 to watch all the action live from the 2026 NCA & NDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Daytona, Florida.

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