The 2027 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship returns to Orlando, Florida, from January 15-17, 2027, bringing together collegiate cheerleading and dance programs from across the United States and beyond.
Held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, UCA/UDA College Nationals remains one of the most recognized championships in collegiate cheerleading and dance.
Teams compete across Coed, All Girl, Small Coed, Game Day, stunt, mascot and dance divisions, with national championship titles on the line throughout the three-day event.
The 2027 competition follows a championship weekend in which South Florida reclaimed the Division IA Coed title, Alabama won Division IA All Girl and Memphis captured the Small Coed Division IA championship.
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Organizer: Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA)
Competition will include Game Day, traditional cheerleading, collegiate dance, mascot and stunt divisions.
Friday, January 15, 2027
The opening day features Game Day competition, including Division IA Coed, All Girl and Small Coed Cheer Game Day semifinal and final rounds.
Dance competition also begins Friday, with Division IA Jazz preliminary rounds among the scheduled events.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Competition continues across collegiate cheerleading and dance divisions, with teams competing to advance through preliminary and semifinal rounds.
Sunday, January 17, 2027
The final day will determine national champions across major traditional cheerleading and dance divisions, including Division IA Coed, Division IA All Girl and Small Coed Division IA.
View the Complete 2027 UCA/UDA College Nationals Block Schedule
Competition schedules are subject to change. Individual team performance times and the complete performance order will be added when officially released.
Who to Watch at UCA College Nationals 2027
Several of college cheerleading's most established programs enter the 2027 championship season with national titles to defend, while others will look to return to the top of their divisions.
South Florida — Division IA Coed
The University of South Florida enters 2027 as the defending Division IA Coed national champion following its victory in January 2026.
The Bulls previously captured three consecutive championships from 2021 through 2023, establishing the program among the division's leading competitors.
South Florida also won the 2026 Division IA All Girl Cheer Game Day championship.
Alabama — Division IA All Girl
The University of Alabama returns as the defending Division IA All Girl national champion after winning the 2026 title with a final-round score of 93.5.
The Crimson Tide finished ahead of South Florida and Florida State, securing another championship for one of the division's most successful programs.
Alabama will look to repeat in 2027 after claiming the title from Mississippi, the 2025 champion.
Memphis — Small Coed Division IA
The University of Memphis enters the new season as the reigning Small Coed Division IA national champion.
Memphis took the 2026 title ahead of Purdue and Minnesota, adding another championship to the program's history.
West Georgia — Division I Coed and All Girl
The University of West Georgia captured both the Division I Coed and Division I All Girl national championships in 2026.
The Wolves will enter the 2027 event defending both titles, continuing their record of success in collegiate cheerleading.
Grand Canyon — Small Coed Division I
Grand Canyon University won the 2026 Small Coed Division I national championship.
The Lopes also claimed the Division IA Mascot competition with Thunder in the Open Mascot division, adding to the university's championship weekend.
Kentucky — Division IA Coed
The University of Kentucky remains one of the most decorated programs in college cheerleading history.
The Wildcats have established a legacy of Division IA Coed championships, including a four-year championship streak from 2016 through 2019.
Kentucky will be a program to follow as the field returns to Orlando in 2027.
2026 UCA College National Champions
The 2026 UCA/UDA College Nationals took place January 16-18 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.
South Florida, Alabama, Memphis and West Georgia were among the programs capturing national championship titles.
Traditional Cheerleading Champions
Division IA Coed: University of South Florida
Division IA All Girl: University of Alabama
Small Coed Division IA: University of Memphis
Division I Coed: University of West Georgia
Division I All Girl: University of West Georgia
Small Coed Division I: Grand Canyon University
Open Coed: Jones College
Open All Girl: Northwest Community College
Open Small Coed: Northwest Community College
Cheer Game Day Champions
Division IA All Girl Cheer Game Day: University of South Florida
Division IA Coed Cheer Game Day: University of Tennessee
Small Coed Division IA Cheer Game Day: University of Minnesota
Open Coed Cheer Game Day: Northwest Community College
Open All Girl Cheer Game Day: Pearl River Community College
All Girl Division I Cheer Game Day: Sacred Heart University
Coed Division I Cheer Game Day: Southeastern Louisiana University
Open Small Coed Cheer Game Day: Georgetown College
Small Coed Division I Cheer Game Day: Morehead State University
Stunt and Mascot Champions
Girls 4 Group Stunt: Morehead State University
Coed Partner Stunt: Weber State University
Division IA Mascot: Ohio State University — Brutus Buckeye
Open Mascot: Grand Canyon University — Thunder
Division IA Dance Champions
Jazz: Ohio State University
Pom: University of Minnesota
Hip Hop: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
View Complete 2026 UCA/UDA College Nationals Results
2025 UCA/UDA College National Champions
The 2025 championship featured victories from several of the sport's most recognized collegiate programs.
Cheerleading Champions
Division IA Coed: University of Alabama
Division IA All Girl: University of Mississippi
Small Coed Division IA: Bowling Green State University
Division I Coed: University of West Georgia
Division I All Girl: University of West Georgia
Division IA Dance Champions
Jazz: Ohio State University
Pom: University of Minnesota
Hip Hop: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The results set up significant championship changes in 2026, when South Florida took the Coed Division IA title, Alabama won All Girl Division IA and Memphis moved to the top of Small Coed Division IA.
Read Cheer Daily's 2025 UCA/UDA College Nationals Coverage
History of UCA College Nationals
The UCA College National Championship began in 1978, establishing a national stage for competitive collegiate cheerleading.
Over the decades, the event has grown into one of college cheerleading's defining competitions, showcasing elite programs, championship rivalries and generations of athletes.
Programs including Kentucky, South Florida, Alabama, Morehead State, West Georgia and Memphis have helped shape the championship's history.
The addition and development of Game Day, stunt, mascot and dance divisions have expanded the competition and provided more opportunities for collegiate programs to compete for national titles.
For historical results, championship records and previous winners, visit Cheer Daily's UCA College Nationals Champions Archive.
How to Watch UCA/UDA College Nationals 2027
Fans can watch the 2027 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship through Varsity TV and the FloSports app.
Live coverage will include cheerleading and dance competition throughout the three-day event.
Live Stream: Watch UCA/UDA College Nationals on Varsity TV
Replays and Highlights: Watch performances and event coverage
Dates: January 15-17, 2027
Fans planning to attend in person can find ticket, hotel and event information through the official UCA College Nationals website.
UCA College Nationals Results and Past Champions
Cheer Daily maintains historical championship information and coverage of college cheerleading's biggest events.
UCA College Past Champions | Cheerleading Results Archive | 2025 Championship Coverage | 2024 Results
Future Dates for UCA College Nationals
2027: January 15-17
2028: January 14-16
2029: January 19-21
2030: January 18-20
The 2027 dates are officially confirmed. Dates for 2028-2030 are previously published future dates and should be reconfirmed with UCA before travel arrangements are made.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is UCA College Nationals 2027?
The 2027 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship takes place January 15-17, 2027.
Where is UCA College Nationals held?
The championship takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Where can I watch UCA College Nationals 2027?
Fans can stream the championship on Varsity TV and the FloSports app.
Who won UCA College Nationals in 2026?
South Florida won Division IA Coed, Alabama captured Division IA All Girl and Memphis won Small Coed Division IA. West Georgia won both Division I Coed and Division I All Girl.
When will the 2027 UCA College Nationals performance order be released?
The 2027 block schedule is available. Individual team performance orders will be released closer to the championship.
Where can I find past UCA College Nationals results?
Cheer Daily's UCA College Nationals Champions Archive provides historical championship information and past winners.
