It's time to “Let The Good Times Roll” or "Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez" as the locals would say! Everyone knows Mardi Gras is one big party and at this championship, no matter the level of your team, you are sure to have a great time. This championship is all done in Mardi Gras Style with award ceremonies, music, and a mini-parade where teams will take home unique plaques, champion banners, special gifts, medallions, and beads!

Fans can tune in to watch their favorite all star teams compete LIVE on Varsity TV at the 2023 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals in New Orleans, Louisiana!

Who: All Star Cheerleaders  

When: January 14-15, 2023

Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA

Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV

Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

The League: 500 Points Up For Grabs

Venue Insider

The 2023 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals will be at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center located at 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA.

Click here for detailed maps, directions, and parking information.

It’s no secret that New Orleans has so much to do and see! Check out some of these things to do between performances. There are many family-friendly attractions in NOLA that will be perfect for the whole crew!

Craving something to eat after the competition? Chances are you’ll find anything you're searching for in the city’s faubourgs and streets from Cajun or Creole, to vegan or Vietnamese. Check out these restaurants in New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans is complete without a sugary sweet favorite and lucky for you this local guide to beignets will show you all the best spots to satisfy that sweet tooth.

The 2023 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals offers all star teams the chance to earn a bid to a variety of different end-of-season championship events!

Bids Up For Grabs At Mardi Gras

• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit 
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Summit 
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit  
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 1 At-Large Bid to The Youth Summit
• At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit 
• 3 At-Large Bids to The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals 
• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds 
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds

 The League By Varsity All Star

The League is the official points system for the sport of All Star cheerleading. 

Every team who competes at a Varsity All Star Event this season will be included in The League. Team standings are determined by the Points System displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team completes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your top 5 Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final standing. In total, 120 winners will be recognized from 1st – 3rd place across each region. One champion will be crowned in each of the 5 regions across the 8 eligible divisions, meaning 40 champions will be awarded. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

500 Points Up For Grabs 

    • First-place teams will receive 500 Points for The League!

Click here to view the full Points System breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on January 14-15th, to watch all the action live from the 2023 Mardi Gras Grand Nationals!