The 2025–2026 season has been action-packed for Worlds-division teams, with powerhouse programs continuing to lead the way and a strong wave of newcomers stepping into the spotlight. After closely following the competition all season, FloCheer and CheerTheory highlight five things to watch at The Cheerleading Worlds 2026.
5 Things FloCheer & CheerTheory Are Looking Forward to at The Cheerleading Worlds 2026
The Large Senior Showdown
Large Senior, arguably the most iconic division in all star cheer, never disappoints. And heading into the 2026 Cheerleading Worlds, the hype is at an all-time high.
Since the end of last season, all eyes have been on new contenders stepping into this legendary field. Programs like Woodlands Elite Generals and Central Jersey All Stars Bombshells have properly shaken up the division, bringing fresh energy to a lineup already packed with icons.
The big question: Can The Stingray All Stars Orange continue their dominant run? Will Cheer Extreme Senior Elite go back-to-back? Or will someone new rise into the spotlight?
One thing’s certain, this will be one of the most-watched, can’t-miss moments of the weekend.
The Arena Is Singing: Top Gun Lady Jags
“STAY IN YOUR SECTION, MAMI!”
If you know, you know. And you probably know.
Top Gun Lady Jags are once again owning the moment, and this year, their impact goes far beyond the mat. Their viral mix has taken over TikTok, amplified by everyone from Cheer moms and dads (yes, Snooki included) to Charli D’Amelio herself.
Translation? Expect one of the loudest crowds of the entire weekend when Lady Jags hit the floor.
The California All Stars: A Dynasty Continues
Dominance isn’t new for The California All Stars, it’s tradition that spans back to 2009.
With a staggering 16 consecutive program wins and at least one World Championship title every year since 2009, they’ve built one of the most impressive legacies in the sport.
In 2026, 14 teams will take the floor looking to extend that streak:
- Exodus - L6 Extra Small Coed
- Lady Bullets - L6 Extra Small Senior
- Kings - L6 International Open Non-Tumbling Coed
- Cali Coed - L6 International Open Small Coed
- Glow - L6 International U18 Non-Tumbling
- Genesis - L6 International U18 Non-Tumbling Coed
- Legacy - L6 International U18 Non-Tumbling Coed
- Black Ops - L6 Medium Senior Coed
- SMOED - L6 Small Coed
- ACES - L6 Small Senior
- Rangers - L7 International Open Large Coed
- Sparkle - L7 International Open Non-Tumbling
- Revolverz - L7 International Open Non-Tumbling Coed
- Ghost Recon - L7 International Open Small Coed
The pressure is on, but history tells us they thrive under it.
14 2+ Win Streaks on the Line
Winning once is hard. Winning again? Even harder.
Yet nearly half of the 2025 World Champions (48%) managed to defend their titles, with many programs stacking wins year after year. Over the past two seasons, more than 35% of champions have repeated, and that trend could continue.
Here are the teams looking to extend their reign:
- Top Gun All Stars Double O – 7 consecutive
- Flyers All Starz Karma – 7 consecutive
- Flyers All Starz Notoriou5 – 6 consecutive
- Top Gun All Stars TGLC – 5 consecutive
- Unity Allstars Black – 4 consecutive
- Rain Athletics Aqua – 3 consecutive
- GymTyme Illinois Fever – 3 consecutive
- Cheer Extreme Lady Lux – 3 consecutive
- Cheer Extreme Raleigh Code Black – 2 consecutive
- Cheer Force Wolfpack Golden Girls – 2 consecutive
- The California All Stars Rangers – 2 consecutive
- Unity Allstars Royal – 2 consecutive
- Brandon All-Stars Senior Black – 2 consecutive
- Cheer Extreme Raleigh SSX – 2 consecutive
Limited Extra Small Senior 6: Deepest Division in the Game
If you’re looking for depth, parity, and pure competition, this is it.
Limited Extra Small Senior 6 is the largest USASF division at Worlds 2026, and arguably one of the tightest. Scores are razor-close, and the talent pool is deep.
Ultimate Athletics Dynasty has turned heads all season with a Triple Crown title and an impressive hit rate, but they’ll have their hands full.
Reigning champions Pack Athletics Miss 6 are back to defend their crown, while newcomers to the division like California Pride Mist, University Cheer Force Firestorm, Pittsburgh Pride Purple Reign, and NJ Premier Headliners are ready to shake things up.
In this division, nothing is guaranteed, and that’s exactly what makes it a must-watch.
Watch All The Action April 24-27, 2026
Be sure to tune in to FloCheer on April 24-27 to watch all of the action unfold LIVE from Orlando, Florida. Who will be crowned 2026 World Champions?! We can't wait to find out!