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Cheer Daily is tracking event producers who have formally shared their 2026–27 competition dates.

When parents question the cost of cheer, the answer is simple. We are not paying for a sport. We are investing in the lessons our daughters will carry long after the season ends.

For thirty-three years, Lisa Aucoin has been coaching cheerleaders. For the past two decades, she's been coaching the people who coach cheerleaders.

February 2 marks the day the modern cheer pom-pom was patented, formalizing a design that remains standard on sidelines and spirit teams today.

Looking for high-level competition in 2026? This guide covers the best cheerleading events—school, all-star, independent, and beyond.

Stream the top cheerleading movies and series available now—from Navarro’s Daytona drive to franchise classics and real-life squad drama.

An honest look at how inflated expectations from well-meaning parents can quietly undermine a young athlete’s experience, development, and love for cheerleading.

Cheer coaches leave a lasting impact on athletes. From confidence to discipline, these lessons shape lives long after the final routine.

Consistency is the difference between a routine that survives practice and one that holds up under pressure. At the highest levels of cheerleading, predictability is preparation.

Learn how cheerleading evolved from a single chant in 1898 to an IOC-recognized sport, driven by generations of athletes, creativity, and athletic excellence.