Redline Championships Texas Grand Nationals to Host Largest One-Day Cheer Event in the U.S.

Shane James
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Redline Championships Texas Grand Nationals will bring one of the biggest single-day gatherings in cheerleading to Texas this weekend. The event is set to host 376 teams and 4,124 athletes, making it the largest one-day cheerleading event in the United States.

The competition takes place at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, a premier sports venue and the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. For athletes and programs traveling to the event, the scale of participation reflects how quickly the competition has grown into a major stop on the cheer calendar.

Texas Grand Nationals will feature teams from multiple divisions including all star, prep, and recreation programs. The one-day format places a full slate of performances into a packed schedule that will showcase thousands of athletes throughout the day.

Championship Bids Available

The event also carries significant postseason implications for teams looking to extend their season.

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Texas Grand Nationals will award multiple paid and at-large bids to The Allstar World Championships, including:

8 Paid Bids to The Allstar World Championships
26 At-Large Bids to The Allstar World Championships
1 Paid Bid to The Allstar World Championships Dance

Prep and recreation divisions will also compete for advancement opportunities, with one paid bid and three partial bids to Prep and Rec Grand Nationals in Orlando available during the event.

Kalahari Super Nationals Sold Out

Redline Championships confirmed that Kalahari Super Nationals is officially sold out, meaning no new bids will be awarded to that event moving forward.

Teams that have already secured bids earlier in the season will compete, but Texas Grand Nationals will not add new qualifiers due to the event reaching capacity.

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Athlete Experience at the Center

Beyond competition, Redline Championships continues to emphasize athlete-focused event experiences.

All athletes and attendees at Texas Grand Nationals will receive free action photography throughout the event, allowing programs and families to access professional photos without additional cost.

The competition will also be broadcast live for free, providing an opportunity for supporters and fans to watch performances remotely.

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Athletes will receive event gifts, and championship winners will earn jackets or rings depending on division awards.

Part of The Open Championships Series

Texas Grand Nationals is also part of The Open Championships Series, where teams earn credits and rankings through participating events across the season.

The series allows programs to track performance results while competing at multiple qualifying competitions throughout the year.

For many teams attending Texas Grand Nationals, the event offers both competitive opportunity and valuable series points as they continue their season.

A Major Moment for the Season

With 376 teams scheduled to compete in a single day, the event represents a significant milestone for competitive cheerleading. The number of athletes and programs participating reflects continued growth in the sport and increasing demand for high-quality events.

As teams prepare to take the floor at Ford Center at The Star, Texas Grand Nationals is set to deliver one of the largest single-day competitions the cheer community has seen.

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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.