The Summit & D2 Summit
The championship for the country's best non-Worlds All-Star teams.
Overview
The Summit and D2 Summit crown champions across Levels 1–4 (plus Junior L5) for teams that earned bids during the season. It's the largest championship of its kind — with more than 800 teams competing across two long weekends at ESPN.
Schedule
- • Semi-Finals — Levels 1 & 2
- • Finals — Levels 1–2
- • Semi-Finals — Levels 3–4
- • Finals — Levels 3–4 & Junior 5
Latest coverage
Watch The D2 Summit 2026 Live
The D2 Summit 2026 returns to Orlando on May 8. Here’s how fans can watch live coverage, follow results, and track the season’s final championship weekend.
How to Watch: The Summit 2026 on Varsity TV
The Summit 2026 returns to Orlando April 30 to May 3. Here’s how to watch every routine live on Varsity TV, plus replay and event details.
Varsity Announces Small Gym Summit Championship Debuting in 2027
Varsity announced the Small Gym Summit Championship, a new national event for U.S. all star cheer gyms with 60 or fewer elite athletes. The first championship is scheduled for May 6–7, 2027 at Walt Disney World Resort.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between The Summit and D2 Summit?+
D2 Summit is exclusively for D2-registered programs — those with 125 or fewer total All-Star athletes. The Summit is open to all program sizes.
How do teams earn a Summit bid?+
Bids come in At-Large, Wild Card, and Fully Paid tiers, awarded at Varsity-sanctioned events throughout the season.