UCA College Nationals return to Orlando, Florida, from January 17-19, 2025, bringing together the best college cheerleading teams from the United States and beyond. Known as the premier event in collegiate cheer, this championship showcases routines packed with tumbling, stunts, pyramids, baskets, and dance sequences.
Hosted by Varsity, the event is split into divisions such as Large Co-Ed, Small Co-Ed, and All-Girl, ensuring teams of all sizes and styles have a chance to shine. The competition will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Date: January 17-19, 2025
Where: ESPN Wide World of Sports – Walt Disney World Resort (Orlando, Florida)
Tentative Schedule
Friday, January 17, 2025
AdventHealth Arena South (Red):
- 8:30 AM – Division I-A Spirit Program Game Day Live Semi-Finals
- 9:30 PM – Division I-A Spirit Program Game Day Live Finals
- Group Stunt & Partner Stunt Final Awards
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AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow):
- 9:00 AM – Open All-Girl Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
- 8:00 PM – Division I-A Jazz Prelims
State Farm Field House:
- 8:30 AM – Division I Cheer Game Day Semi-Finals
- 10:00 PM – Division I Jazz Prelims
Saturday, January 18, 2025
AdventHealth Arena South (Red):
- 9:00 AM – Cheer Division I Cheer Semi-Finals
- 10:30 PM – Division IA Dance Semi-Finals
AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow):
- 8:30 AM – All Girl Division I Cheer Semi-Finals
- 7:00 PM – Division I Dance Game Day Finals
State Farm Field House:
- 7:00 AM – Division I Dance Game Day Finals
- 7:30 PM – Division IA Jazz Semi-Finals
Sunday, January 19, 2025
AdventHealth Arena South (Red):
- 9:00 AM – Division I Jazz Finals
- 10:00 PM – Division IA Pom Finals
AdventHealth Arena North (Yellow):
- 9:00 AM – Open All-Girl Cheer Finals
- 10:00 PM – All Girl Division I Cheer Finals
State Farm Field House:
- UWCC Team Cheer Competition
- UWCC Performance Cheer Competition
Key Events:
- Friday: Partner Stunt & Group Stunt Final Awards
- Saturday: Division I and IA Cheer Semi-Finals
- Sunday: Division I, IA, and Open Cheer Finals
Full schedules will be released in early January.
Legacy of Excellence
Since its inception in 1978, the UCA College Nationals has celebrated cheerleading excellence. Some of the most storied programs in cheer history have left their mark on this stage:
- University of Kentucky leads the Large Co-Ed division with an unmatched 25 titles.
- Hofstra University dominates Small Co-Ed with 10 championships.
- Indiana University holds 6 All-Girl titles, a record in that division.
Who to Watch in 2025
Defending Champions:
- University of Central Florida (Co-Ed): The Knights are aiming for their fifth title after their 2024 victory.
- University of South Florida (All-Girl): Fresh off their first-ever win, USF is looking to continue their momentum.
Historic Dynasties:
- University of South Florida (2021-2023): A three-time champion with victories across divisions.
- University of Kentucky: Five-time consecutive champions in Large Co-Ed (1987-1988 and 2016-2019).
How To Watch UCA College Nationals 2025
Stay tuned for details on how to watch UCA College Nationals live. If you’re going to be in Orlando and want to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information.
How to Watch:
- Live Stream: Watch live coverage on Varsity TV and the FloSports app.
- Replays & Highlights: Available 24 hours after the event on Varsity TV.
UCA College Nationals Results
UCA College Nationals Schedule 2025
The detailed schedule for UCA College Nationals will be available in 2025.
Future Dates for UCA College Nationals
UCA College Nationals 2026: January 16-18
UCA College Nationals 2027: January 15-17
UCA College Nationals 2028: January 14-16
UCA College Nationals 2029: January 19-21
UCA College Nationals 2030: January 18-20
