Regional Cheer and Dance Events Set for 2026

Varsity Spirit organizations will stage several regional cheer and dance competitions across the U.S. on Nov. 21–22, 2026, as teams pursue regional titles and prepare for season-ending national championships. The UCA Northeast Regional will take place in Trenton, New Jersey, on Nov. 21, alongside the UCA Piedmont Regional in Concord, North Carolina. The NCA & NDA Rockies Regional in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and the UCA & UDA Bluegrass Regional in Lexington, Kentucky, will run Nov. 21–22; the UCA Lexington Classic will be held in Lexington on Nov. 22. All competitions will stream live on Varsity TV, with rebroadcasts available after 24 hours.
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