SUPER SIX Returns at the 2026 San Diego Marquee

Shane James
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The Spirit Network will bring SUPER SIX back to the West Coast as part of the 2026 San Diego Marquee, scheduled for January 18 to 19 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. The event marks one of the largest bid weekends in the Western region, with programs competing for Worlds, Summit, and international opportunities across The Spirit Network’s system.

This year’s San Diego Marquee will award:

  • SUPER SIX will award 2 Paid Bids and 4 At-Large Bids to the 2026 USASF Cheerleading Worlds
  • 12 Wildcard Bids to The Summit Championships
  • Spirit Royale Bahamas Bids, including full-paid and partial-paid placements
  • Cali Finale Paid Bids, distributed by placement across divisions

SUPER SIX will feature the top six Worlds bid-eligible teams at the event. Their performances and placements will guide how 2026 Worlds bids are assigned within The Spirit Network’s championship structure. SUPER SIX remains one of TSN’s most competitive segments, designed to rank top-performing teams head-to-head under Worlds-level scoring criteria.

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California Black Ops to Perform

The 2024–25 reigning World Champions, California Black Ops, are scheduled to perform at the San Diego Marquee. Their appearance adds a headlining moment to the weekend and gives athletes and fans a chance to watch the defending champions take the mat in Southern California.

The Spirit Network’s bid distribution for 2025–26 covers multiple event brands, including The Spirit Championships, Spirit Royale, Marquee, TSN Championships, and Rally Finale. Each brand carries its own slate of full-paid, partial-paid, and Wildcard opportunities.

The official bid map provided by The Spirit Network is included below:

Event Details

San Diego Marquee
January 18–19, 2026
Frontwave Arena
3475 Hero Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056

The San Diego Marquee serves as one of The Spirit Network’s anchor events on the West Coast, drawing programs from across California, Arizona, Nevada, and the Pacific region. The return of SUPER SIX adds a high-stakes component that influences the broader Worlds bid structure while giving elite teams a direct comparison early in the season.

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Cheer Daily partners with The Spirit Network to promote the 2026 San Diego Marquee and will provide event updates, bid announcements, and coverage leading throughout January.

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Shane is the Publisher of Cheer Daily, the industry’s leading platform for cheerleading news. With decades of experience in media, publishing, and digital strategy, he has helped shape how the cheerleading world connects with brands, events, and the sport itself. A former LSU Cheerleader and Associate Publisher at Inside Cheerleading Magazine, Shane has dedicated his career to elevating cheerleading media. He is also a co-author of Cheerleading: From Tryouts to Championships (2007) and the creator of Team iC and other industry-changing initiatives. From 2007 to 2016, Shane served on the USASF National Advisory Board, contributing to the growth and governance of All Star cheerleading. His impact on the industry was recognized in 2011 when he was inducted into the UPA Hall of Fame, and again in 2014 when he was named to Cheer Biz News' 35 Under 35, highlighting his influence as a rising leader in the cheer industry. While at Inside Gymnastics Magazine, Shane covered 10 Gymnastics World Championships and 3 Olympic Games, expanding his expertise in sports media and global event coverage at the highest level.