The 2026 Nation's Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown will take place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, from Nov. 14-15, and all the competition will stream live on Varsity TV.

Nation's Choice has been around since 2009, offering teams the chance to customize their competitive experiences, while going head-to-head with top programs. 

All Star dance and cheer teams will take the floor across the weekend, competing for bids to prestigious end-of-season events, and cheer teams hoping to accumulate 300 points toward The Varsity Cheer League.

Check the event schedule on Varsity TV for the day-by-day lineup.

About The Alliant Energy Center

The Alliant Energy Center features a 255,000-square-foot exhibition hall, the 10,000-seat Veterans Memorial Coliseum and a 22,000-square-foot arena. 

The facility hosts more than 500 events annually, drawing over a million attendees to the Madison campus.

About Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin's capital city, founded in 1836, sits on an isthmus between two lakes and offers plenty for visiting families — from the State Capitol and lakefront trails to a food scene built on dairy-country classics like fresh cheese curds.

How To Watch The 2026 Nation's Choice Dance Grand Championship & Cheer Showdown

Live coverage will stream live on Varsity TV on Nov. 14-15, with a rebroadcast available on a 24-hour delay. 

The Varsity TV 24/7 Network also features hand-picked replays and all-access content throughout the season. 

Results and the full performance schedule will be posted on the event page.

Tune in to Varsity TV on November 14-15 to watch all the action live from Madison, Wisconsin!