The Cheerleading Worlds
The pinnacle of All-Star cheerleading.
Overview
Held every spring at ESPN Wide World of Sports, The Cheerleading Worlds crowns the world champions in Levels 5, 6, and 7 across every International division. Only bid-winning programs qualify — earned across the USASF-sanctioned bid season.
Schedule
- • Semi-Finals — Levels 5 & 6
- • Finals — Level 5
- • Semi-Finals — International Open
- • Finals — Level 6 & International Open (L7)
Latest coverage
The Cheerleading Worlds 2027: Everything You Need to Know
The Cheerleading Worlds 2027 takes place April 23-26 in Orlando. Get live stream information, performance orders, schedules, results and Worlds news.
CheerABILITIES and DanceABILITIES Teams to Compete for Worlds Titles in 2027
CheerABILITIES and DanceABILITIES teams will officially compete for world championship titles in 2027 as USASF brings Exceptional Athlete divisions into The Cheerleading Worlds and The Dance Worlds.
The Cheerleading Worlds Introduces New 100-Point Score Sheet for 2027
The Cheerleading Worlds will use a new 100-point scoring system for USASF Club divisions in 2027, replacing the current 170-point format.
History of Cheerleading: A Timeline of Important Dates, Mergers and Milestones
Explore the history of cheerleading, from college sidelines to All Star and Worlds, with key dates, major mergers and milestones that shaped the sport.
Open Championship Series Hits Back After Federal Appeal Revives USASF Worlds Trademark War
A federal appeals court has reignited the legal firestorm between the USASF and The Open Championship Series, sending the fight over the 'Worlds' trademark back to a jury trial.
Eleventh Circuit Revives USASF Trademark Fight Over 'The Cheerleading Worlds'
A federal appeals court has revived USASF's trademark lawsuit over "The Cheerleading Worlds," reversing a lower court that ruled the marks generic. Here's what happened, what trademark terms like "generic," "descriptive," and "secondary meaning" actually mean, and what it means for the future of cheer.
Frequently asked
How do teams qualify for The Cheerleading Worlds?+
Teams must earn a bid from a USASF-sanctioned event during the bid season. Bids come in three tiers — At-Large, Wild Card, and Fully Paid — with the exact allotment per event set by USASF.
Where can I watch The Cheerleading Worlds?+
Every session streams live on Varsity TV. Cheer Daily covers order of appearance, live scoring, and champion announcements as they happen.
When are 2026 Worlds bids awarded?+
Bids are awarded throughout the fall and winter competition season. Cheer Daily maintains a live Worlds bid tracker updated within 24 hours of every awarding event.