Varsity Spirit to Keep Events in Daytona Beach Through 2030

The National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship will continue to call Daytona Beach home through 2030, Varsity Spirit has announced.

The 2025 championship attracted the nation’s top college cheer and dance programs, with more than 470 teams competing in Daytona Beach utilizing 38 hotel partners.

“We are thrilled that the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship will continue to call Daytona Beach home through 2030,” said Lori Campbell Baker, executive director for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This event has become a beloved tradition for both the teams and our community, delivering unforgettable moments to the student-athletes such as hoisting the golden trophy in the Atlantic Ocean. Beyond the excitement and spirit, this event provides significant economic impact and positive national exposure that benefits our local businesses and hospitality partners. We’re proud to continue this partnership with Varsity and we look forward to hosting this prestigious championship event for the next five years – and hopefully well beyond.”

The 2026 competition, which will be the 30th year in Daytona Beach, is scheduled for April 8-11 at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and the Ocean Center.

“Daytona has been one of the most iconic and prestigious events on the NCA and NDA calendars for almost three decades and we are thrilled to continue to hold this event alongside such a great city and partner,” said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. “We look forward to welcoming thousands of athletes again next April and building even more incredible moments and memories for our athletes in the years ahead.”

“Our partnership with NCA and NDA is more than just an annual event; it’s part of the legacy of the Ocean Center,” added Lynn Flanders, general manager of the Ocean Center. “For decades, we’ve watched unforgettable moments unfold on our floors and lifelong memories take place right here on our stage. We’re proud to continue that tradition through 2030 and to be the place where athletes, families, and fans come together to celebrate the spirit of competition in a truly one-of-a-kind coastal setting.”