This page serves as a comprehensive archive of cheerleading statistics, participation insights, and past results, featuring data previously published on Cheer Daily. Here, you’ll find key information on major national and international cheerleading events. Explore historical data, past competition results, and quick facts on participation for an in-depth look into the sport’s competitive landscape.

Cheerleading Participation

Cheerleaders in the US: 3.8 million
Source: Statista 2024

Cheer Gyms in the US: 2,681
Source: Angeion

Cheerleading Coaches in the US: 14,262

Event Producers in the US: 90

Cheerleading Competitions Worldwide: 1,987

All Star Cheerleaders in the US: 144,000
Source: USASF

International Cheer Union Member Nations: 20
Source: ICU

Largest Cheer Competitions by Team Participation:

1. NCA All Star Nationals 2024 (Dallas): 1,564
2. CHEERSPORT Nationals 2024 (Atlanta): 1,452
3. NCA All Star Nationals 2023 (Dallas): 1,405
4. National High School Cheerleading Championship 2024 (Orlando): 1,183
5. CHEERSPORT Nationals 2023 (Atlanta): 1,050
6. The Cheerleading Worlds 2024 (Orlando): 563

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