An annual tradition first started in 1988, the Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships are back and better than ever with thousands of young athletes competing for titles this December.
After attending a Pop Warner training camp, participating on the sidelines at football games, and joining regional events, teams can qualify to compete at the National Championships.
Cheerleaders and dancers will go from the sidelines to center stage as they compete one last time this season as a Pop Warner team and begin what could be long, exciting careers in the sport.
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The Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships are streaming live on FloCheer December 6-10 from the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.
Here's how to watch, the event schedule, and everything parents need to know as they watch their cheerleader or dancer compete in the Pop Warner National Championships 2026.
How To Watch The 2026 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship
Highlights, replays, results and news also will be available on both platforms.
- To watch on your mobile device, download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.
- To watch on your computer or laptop, go to FloCheer.com to access the live stream.
- To watch on your TV, download the FloSports app on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, or Apple TV, or cast directly from your phone using the FloSports app.
2026 Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Nationals Schedule
Sunday, Dec. 6 through Thursday, Dec. 10
All Times Eastern and subject to change.
- Coming soon.
About Pop Warner Cheer & Dance
With seven age ranges and three skill levels (novice, intermediate and advanced), there’s an opportunity for any young athlete to be a part of the Pop Warner program and even progress through the ranks.
The cheer and dance age-based divisions are: Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, Junior Peewee, Peewee, Junior Varsity, Varsity and Bantam.
The Show Cheer & Sideline Performance Cheer teams also compete in sizes: Small Teams: 5-10 cheerleaders, Medium Teams: 11-20 cheerleaders & Large Teams: 21-35 cheerleaders.
Finally, cheer and dance teams also are divided into categories based on their type of performance: Show Cheer 1-4, Core Cheer, Sideline Performance Cheer, Pom Performance, Theme Dance and Hip Hop.
Pop Warner is the premier organization in the United States for youth football, cheerleading and dance, boasting a long history of providing a fun and safe environment that focuses on teamwork, worth ethic, commitment, inclusion and more, while giving participants the structure and guidance they need to succeed on the field, in the classroom and in life.
And, of course, there are few better feelings than seeing all of that time and hard work pay off in the form of national championships, which is what’s happening this week in the Queen City.
2026 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship Results
For the official results, please visit PopWarner.com
Past results: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020
What Does My FloCheer Subscription Get Me?
Subscribing to FloCheer unlocks complete access to every moment of the 2026 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championships. Here is what is included with your account:
Complete Live Coverage: Live access to all 550+ youth cheer and dance routines across 5 full days of competition.
Multi-Platform Streaming: Watch on your desktop or laptop, or stream via the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV.
Full FloSports Network Access: Your subscription unlocks live events, replays, and coverage across the entire FloSports network (including FloTrack, FloWrestling, FloGrappling, and more).
FloCheer Archived Footage
Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloCheer subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.
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