UCA, UDA DI High School Nationals to Conclude Spirit Season at Disney World

Cheer and dance teams from across the country will compete at the inaugural event in Orlando.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:31am

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The 2026 UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals will take place from February 6-8 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. This marks the first year the Universal Cheerleaders and Dance Associations have expanded their annual college-level competitions to the high school level. The event will feature preliminary and semifinal rounds on Friday and Saturday, with final rounds and championship presentations on Saturday evening and Sunday.

Why it matters

The UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals represent a major expansion of the organizations' reach, bringing their prestigious cheer and dance competitions to the high school level for the first time. This provides an opportunity for top high school spirit squads across the country to showcase their talents on a national stage at the "happiest place on Earth."

The details

The UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals will be streamed live on Varsity TV and the FloSports app, with no television broadcast option available. Competition will run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET each day, with preliminary and semifinal rounds on Friday and Saturday, followed by final rounds and awards presentations on Saturday evening and Sunday.

  • The UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals will take place from Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • Preliminary and semifinal rounds will be held on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7.
  • Final rounds and championship presentations will take place on Saturday, February 7 in the evening and Sunday, February 8.

The players

Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA)

A leading organization that hosts national cheer competitions, including the inaugural UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals in 2026.

Universal Dance Association (UDA)

A leading organization that hosts national dance competitions, including the inaugural UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals in 2026.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

The venue for the 2026 UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals, located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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The takeaway

The 2026 UCA and UDA DI High School Nationals represent an exciting new chapter for high school cheer and dance, providing top teams across the country with the opportunity to compete on a national stage at the iconic Walt Disney World Resort. This expansion of the UCA and UDA's prestigious competitions to the high school level is sure to captivate spirit fans and athletes alike.