The Universal Cheerleaders Association is saddling up for the 2026 UCA Derby City Louisville on Dec. 5 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Cheer teams will bring their best to the Derby City as part of the 2026-2027 season, and Varsity TV will stream all of the action live.

Founded in 1974, UCA has spent more than five decades combining the motivation and excitement of cheerleading with the entertainment of high-level skills, producing events across the country each season that give teams the chance to compete, grow, and build toward the sport's biggest stages.

What To Know About The Kentucky Exposition Center

The Kentucky Exposition Center is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the United States, spanning 1.2 million square feet with dozens of meeting rooms, two arenas and hundreds of acres of surrounding grounds. 

Home to the Kentucky State Fair each year, the venue is a familiar stop for major cheer and dance events and offers plenty of room for teams, warm-ups and spectators.

Things To Do In Louisville

Louisville pairs Southern charm with big-city energy: visiting families can enjoy hundreds of restaurants, museums, riverboat rides and historic sites. 

Local specialties, such as the Hot Brown sandwich and Derby Pie make the trip delicious, too.

How To Watch The 2026 UCA Derby City Louisville

The 2026 UCA Derby City Louisville streams LIVE on Varsity TV on Dec. 5, with a rebroadcast available on a 24-hour delay. 

Check the event hub on Varsity TV for the full schedule and results as the weekend approaches.