Get ready for some scary good competition! 

The 2026 Cheer Power San Antonio Halloween Challenge kicks off American Cheer Power's season Oct. 31 at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, with all of the action streaming live on Varsity TV.

All Star cheer teams will take the mat competing for points toward The Varsity Cheer League (400 points) and bids to the prestigious end-of-season championships, including Wild Card bids to The Summit, The D2 Summit and The Youth Summit, bids to The Regional Summit and The Recreational Summit, Bronze and Qualifier Bids to The Quest and Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals.

The Halloween Challenge also is the first of back-to-back days of cheer at the venue, with the NCA South Texas Regional at Freeman Coliseum on Nov. 1.

About Freeman Coliseum

Freeman Coliseum, built in 1949, offers 32,000 square feet of event space and 10,000 parking spaces. 

The historic venue formerly hosted the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and the NBA's Spurs, and the adjacent Freeman Exhibition Hall adds another 170,000 square feet of space.

San Antonio Activities

Visiting families can explore the Alamo, River Walk, Six Flags and SeaWorld, plus dining that reflects the city's Spanish, Mexican, German and cowboy culture.

How To Watch The 2026 Cheer Power San Antonio Halloween Challenge

The event streams LIVE on Varsity TV on Oct. 31, with a 24-hour delayed rebroadcast also available. 

Results and the full performance schedule will be posted on the event page, so check the event schedule for door-opening and session details.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Oct. 31 to watch all the action live from San Antonio!