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NCA All-Star Nationals
The largest All-Star cheerleading competition in the world. Everything you need to know about NCA Nationals in Dallas — schedule, divisions, how to watch, and results.
When
Late February
Where
Dallas, TX
Watch
Varsity TV
Since
1994
What is NCA All-Star Nationals?
NCA All-Star Nationals — often just called NCA Dallas or NCA Nationals — is the flagship end-of-season event hosted by the National Cheerleaders Association each year at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas.
With hundreds of programs from across the U.S. and dozens of countries competing across every USASF All-Star division, NCA is widely considered the most prestigious All-Star title in the sport. A first-place jacket at NCA is a career-defining moment for any athlete.
Weekend Schedule
NCA runs Friday through Sunday. Cheer Daily updates the exact division order of appearance the week of the event.
Friday
Practice & Warm-ups
- • Team check-in opens
- • Practice slots on all warm-up floors
- • IASF Junior/Senior warm-ups
Saturday
Prelims
- • All levels prelim rounds
- • IASF Worlds bid divisions perform
- • Livestream on Varsity TV
Sunday
Finals & Awards
- • Finals for each division
- • National Champion jackets awarded
- • Grand National Champion crowned
Divisions
NCA hosts every USASF All-Star division, from Youth through International Open Level 7, plus Junior/Senior Coed and International Global divisions.
Venue
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
Multiple performance floors and expanded warm-up space span the convention center's lower halls. Downtown Dallas hotels along Lamar and Houston St are the closest to athlete entrances.
Getting there
- • Dallas Love Field (DAL) — ~15 min from downtown
- • Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) — ~25 min from downtown
- • DART Convention Center Station drops right at the arena
How to Watch
Varsity TV
All prelim and finals sessions stream live on Varsity TV. A Varsity TV subscription is required to watch on-demand replays after the event.
Spectator Tickets
Weekend and single-day spectator passes are sold through the NCA website. Athletes and coaches receive credentials through their program.
Results & Coverage
Live Results, Recaps, and Champion Coverage
Cheer Daily's editorial team covers every session of NCA — from Saturday prelims through the Sunday Grand National Champion crowning. Bookmark our results hub for real-time division standings and champion recaps.
Recent Champions
The NCA Grand National Champion is awarded to the highest-scoring team at each level. Recent Level 6 Grand Nats champions include some of the most storied programs in the sport — Cheer Extreme, Top Gun, California All-Stars, and Stingray Allstars.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is NCA All-Star Nationals 2027?
NCA All-Star Nationals is traditionally held the last weekend of February at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas, TX. Cheer Daily will publish the confirmed 2027 dates and division schedule as soon as Varsity releases them.
Where is NCA All-Star Nationals held?
NCA All-Star Nationals is held annually at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas — with expanded practice space and warm-up venues across downtown Dallas.
How can I watch NCA All-Star Nationals live?
The full event streams live on Varsity TV. Cheer Daily aggregates the streams, division order of appearance, and live scoring links each day of the competition.
What divisions compete at NCA All-Star Nationals?
NCA hosts every USASF All-Star division — from Youth through International Open Level 7, plus Junior/Senior Coed, Small/Medium/Large all-girl, and International Global divisions. Nationals features both Prelims (Saturday) and Finals (Sunday) for most divisions.
What is the NCA National Champion trophy?
The iconic NCA National Champion jacket — awarded to first-place teams in each division — is one of the most recognized honors in All-Star cheerleading, alongside the coveted 'Grand National Champion' title given to the highest-scoring team in each level.