The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) is seeking a host site for its AII-Star National Championship and its NCA High School National Championship between 2026 and 2031. Both are among the most prestigious events in the industry.

The NCA All-Star National Championship is the largest All­-Star cheerleading event in the world, bringing in more than 25,000 participants and 38,000 spectators yearly, with the projection of additional growth. The NCA High School National Championship brings in more than 5,000 participants and 7,500 spectators yearly. These events draw both domestic and international athletes and spectators.

Here are the details:

Deadlines: Proposals must be postmarked by September 1, 2023, to be considered. 

Event Dates:

All-Star:

February 20-22, 2026
February 19-21, 2027
February 25-27, 2028
February 23-25, 2029
February 22-24, 2030
February 21-23, 2031 

High School Nationals:

January 23-25, 2026
January 22-24, 2027 
January 21-23, 2028
January 19-21, 2029 
January 25-27, 2030
January 24-26, 2031 

Venue Requirements:  

• Minimum of 100,000 square feet per venue required if hall empty, 20,000 if existing arena seating - 750k-1M total square feet (All-Star); 300k-500k total square feet (High School Nationals)
• Minimum ceiling height of 30'
• Consecutive venues with air walls are a plus.
• Approximately 1,200-2,000 bleacher seats are required in each performance venue (five) unless permanent seating exists
• Approximately 2,000-2,500 chairs are required provided complimentary in each performance venue (five) unless permanent seating exists
• Meeting rooms; Ballrooms; storage room.

Attendees: 25,000 participants and 38,000 spectators (All-Star); 5,000 participants and 7,500 spectators (High School)

Estimated Total Hotel Room Nights: Approx 38,000 (All-Star); 8,000 (High School)

Economic Impact: Approx $65 million (All-Star); $15 Million (High School). Figures based on 2023 events.

For more information and to acquire the entire RFP packet and application, email Adam Stluka, vice president of event procurement, at Astluka@varsity.com.

Varsity Brands is an exclusive partner with Connect Sports. Adam and his team will be on-site at Connect Sports Marketplace, August 22-24, in Minneapolis.