The conversation has officially begun. We are 29 days out from The Cheerleading Worlds 2026, and FloCheer is ready to make our call!
Starting Wednesday, April 1st, we’ll be releasing our official 2026 Cheerleading Worlds Predictions, breaking down where we believe teams could land across each division. After a full season of competition, big moments, and major matchups, we’ve taken everything we’ve seen and turned it into our most informed projection. So before the reactions roll in (because we know they will 😉), let’s break down exactly how we got here.
Here’s exactly how we built our FloCheer 2026 Cheerleading Worlds predictions.
Who Put These Predictions Together?
Our FloCheer staff — a team of analysts, content creators, and full-on cheer fanatics — collaborated to evaluate each division.
This wasn’t a quick list thrown together. It was a full working session where we:
- Reviewed performances across the season
- Compared score sheets and trends
- Debated team-to-team matchups
- And ultimately ranked based on where we believe teams could land at The Cheerleading Worlds
Every division was discussed. Every placement was intentional.
What We Looked At
These predictions are based on real performances, real scores, and real pressure-tested routines from the season. Here’s what played the biggest role in our predictions:
Major Event Performances
We heavily weighed how teams performed at the most competitive events of the season, including:
- The MAJORS
- JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals
- CHEERSPORT National All Star Cheerleading Championship
- NCA All-Star National Championship
- All Out Grand Nationals
Recency Matters
While we looked at the full season, we made a conscious effort to prioritize the most recent performances. Routines get cleaner. Skills are upgraded. Confidence builds. What a team put on the mat in January isn’t always what they’re bringing in April.
CheerTheory's Worlds Division Average Score Ranking:
We took a look at CheerTheory's Worlds Division Average Score Ranking to factor in how teams have been scoring all season long. CheerTheory's ranking averages the final Worlds-division scores from The Cheerleading Worlds 2026 bid events that follow the United Scoring System. Scores fluctuate throughout the season, and this average score ranking accounts for both high and low variations. Check out this score ranking at CheerTheory's website linked here.
Score Sheets & Execution Trends
We didn’t just watch routines — we paid attention to:
- Execution scores
- Difficulty ceilings
- Consistency across performances
- Deductions and hit rates
Teams that have shown the most consistency separated themselves in these discussions.
Head-to-Head Matchups
When teams have already faced off this season, that matters.
We looked at:
- Who’s winning those matchups
- How close the scores are
- Whether the gap is closing or widening
Difficulty vs. Cleanliness Balance
Let’s be real — Worlds isn’t just about throwing the hardest routine.
We evaluated how teams balance:
- High-level difficulty
- Clean execution
- Routine composition
- Routine performance and showmanship
The teams that can maximize both tend to rise when it matters most.
Predictions, Not Promises
These are predictions. Not guarantees. Not final results.
The beauty of Worlds is that anything can happen! Teams peak at the right moment. Underdogs rise. Favorites get challenged.
And honestly, that’s what makes this sport so exciting!
The goal isn’t about being right. It’s about starting the conversation, highlighting the top contenders, celebrating the depth of talent across every division, and giving fans a lens into how we’re thinking heading into Worlds. This is all for fun!
Divisions We Are Releasing Predictions On
We chose the top three from each of the following divisions:
- L6 Limited Senior XSmall Coed
- L6 Limited Senior XSmall
- L6 Limited Senior Small Coed
- L6 Limited Senior Small
- L6 U18 NT
- L6 U18 Coed NT
- L6 Int Open Small Coed
- L6 Int Open Large Coed
- L6 Senior XSmall Coed
- L6 Senior XSmall
- L6 Senior Small Coed
- L6 Senior Small
- L6 Senior Medium Coed
- L6 Senior Medium
- L6 Senior Large Coed
- L6 Senior Large
Let the Debate Begin!
We know you’ll have opinions. We know you’ll have questions. And we definitely know you’ll have your own predictions. So keep watching, keep cheering on these teams and athletes, and keep the conversation going… because Worlds is almost here, and we’ll be right there with you every step of the way!
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