Happy 71st Birthday to the Spirit Stick First introduced at an NCA camp in June 1954 by “Herkie” Herkimer, the Spirit Stick has become one of cheerleading’s most enduring traditions. Read the full story: hubs.li/Q03tD0qk0htt...

BREAKING: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders just got a 400% pay raise. The reveal comes in Season 2 of America’s Sweethearts, now streaming on Netflix. Wages have jumped from $15/hour to over $75/hour—marking one of the biggest contract shifts in NFL cheer history. Read More: hubs.li/Q03sDRB70

Top Gun Savannah Debuts with 24 Teams in First Year Over 600 athletes attended tryouts as the new program launches with 24 teams in its inaugural season—one of the largest gym openings in all star history. Read more: cheermedia.com/allstar/top-...

Large Senior just got even deeper. Woodlands Elite Generals have joined the division—making it seven teams strong and setting the stage for one of the most competitive seasons in years.

Kristin Chenoweth has signed on to NBC’s Stumble, a new cheerleading pilot from Jeff and Liz Astrof. The comedy explores junior college cheer and features Cheer’s Monica Aldama as executive producer. Read more: cheermedia.com/industry/kri...

Varsity Settlement Deadline Extended to June 10 The claim deadline for the $82.5M Varsity antitrust settlement has been extended to June 10, 2025. Families who paid for Varsity competitions, camps, or apparel may still qualify. How to File: cheermedia.com/industry/bre...

6 Cheer Coaches Conferences You Can’t Miss This Summer We’ve identified six of the best cheer coaching conferences happening this summer—each offering standout opportunities for hands-on training, scoring education, leadership development, and athlete progression. Read more: hubs.ly/Q03nQYlk0

BREAKING NEWS: STUNT has been officially recommended for NCAA championship sport status. With 45 schools backing it and rapid growth across all divisions, the first NCAA STUNT Championship could debut by spring 2027. Full story: cheermedia.com/stunt/ncaa-e...

Who belongs on Cheer Daily’s 40 Under 40 list? We’re honoring the top 40 leaders under 40 shaping the cheer industry. Nominate now—deadline is May 31 at 11:59 PM PST. 🔗 team.cheermedia.com/40-under-40-...

Don't miss The National Conference 2025! Join cheer professionals in Las Vegas for three days of education, training, and networking. Elevate your skills, connect with industry leaders, and experience the latest innovations—all in one place. More info: cheermedia.com/industry/the...

Watch the D2 Summit Live The D2 Summit is here, and the nation’s top D2 teams are ready to put it all on the mat. Catch all of the action live on Varsity TV. Link to Watch: D2Summit.com

Today is the final deadline to submit claims in the $82.5 million Varsity anti-trust settlement. Eligible claimants must act now to receive their share. Don’t miss your chance—file your claim before the window closes. How to File: cheermedia.com/industry/bre...

How does a small D2 gym become a world champion? We caught up with the coaching team behind Maine Stars Glory after their historic win at Worlds. How a D2 gym from Maine delivered back-to-back hits and brought home the state’s first cheer world title. Full story: cheermedia.com/events/cheer...

Cali Finale Partners with Cheer Daily to Feature West Coast Season-Ending Event Cheer Daily is partnering with Cali Finale, produced by The Spirit Network, to provide coverage of this weekend’s event in Los Angeles. Read more: cheermedia.com/events/cali-...

Varsity $82.5M Settlement Deadline: May 5 Families who paid Varsity for cheer competition fees, apparel, or camps through a gym or school from 2016 to 2024, may be entitled to a share of an $82.5 million settlement. The deadline to file a claim is May 5. cheermedia.com/industry/bre...

USA Cheer has released new uniform guidance focused on athlete wellness. Recommendations include full-top options, age-appropriate attire, social media consent, and body-neutral coaching language. Full story: cheermedia.com/industry/usa...

2025 College STUNT National Championship Results Announced Read more: cheermedia.com/events/stunt...

The Summit 2025 is LIVE! Here’s how to watch every second of the action on Varsity TV—live, on-demand, and on the go. Watch: cheermedia.com/events/the-s...

Brandon Senior Black is the 2025 Cheerleading Worlds Grand Champion with a final score of 165.15. Here’s a look at the Top 10 scores from this year’s event. Full results and division breakdowns now available at cheerleadingworlds.com.

Been staring at scores all day? Give your eyes a break. Come over to our mobile-optimized site and get the 2025 Cheerleading Worlds Final Results — updated and easy to read. Check it out: cheermedia.com/events/cheer...

Final results from Sunday’s Finals at the 2025 Cheerleading Worlds are now available on Cheer Daily. Results from today’s Finals sessions will be added as they become available. Read more: cheermedia.com/events/cheer...

LIVE NOW: The Cheerleading Worlds 2025. Prelims in IOCNT, U18CNT, and U18NT divisions are underway in Orlando. Watch every team live on FloCheer. cheermedia.com/allstar/watc...

The battle for the globe starts now. Good luck to every team hitting the mat this weekend—let’s make it unforgettable.

Your all-access hub for The Cheerleading Worlds Championships is live! Get live stream links, results, schedules, daily highlights, photo galleries, and breaking cheer news—all in one place. Stay in the know—visit cheerleadingworlds.com!

Cheer Daily hits 30M views in 2025—surpassing its full 2024 traffic in just four months. Read more: cheermedia.com/industry/che...

Happy Worlds Week! Don't forget to follow our coverage all week long at CheerleadingWorlds.com!

Limestone University is set to close after 179 years unless it secures $6 million in emergency funding. The announcement puts an abrupt end to the nationally ranked Saints cheer program—just days after they placed 3rd at the NCA & NDA College Nationals. Read More: cheermedia.com/college/lime...

The 2025 Allstar World Championship kicks off tomorrow in Orlando with 1,560 teams—making it the largest non-Varsity cheerleading event of the season and ranking it in the top 5 overall. Read More: cheermedia.com/allstar/alls...

We caught up with Owen Germsheid behind the scenes of the Nissan x TGLC collab to talk Sakura Storm, cheer, and what this groundbreaking partnership means to him. 🌸✨ #SakuraStorm #TGLCxNissan #CheerDaily #BehindTheScenes

We’re dropping even more behind-the-scenes shots from our epic Nissan x TGLC collab—capturing all the action, smiles, and cherry-blossom vibes from filming day! Swipe through and relive the magic! 🌸✨ #SakuraStorm #TGLCxNissan #CheerDaily #BehindTheScenes

NCA College National Championship Results Advanced Large Coed Junior College 🥇Navarro College 🥈Trinity Valley Community College 🥉Iowa Central Community College

NCA College National Championship Results Advanced Small Coed D1A 🏅Texas Tech University 🥈NC State 🥉Kennesaw State University

Celebrate your team's hard work! Custom BagTagz make perfect keepsakes for end-of-season events, camps, and conferences—personalized with your colors, logos, and names. Order yours today: simplesigns.biz #BagTagz #CheerDailyPartner #AD

Varsity announces the Pro Cheer League for athletes 18+, offering a new competitive platform across the U.S. for post-collegiate cheerleaders. Details on events and teams will be revealed this summer. Follow @ProCheerLeague on IG and visit procheerleague.org for updates.

Introducing the #SakuraStorm 🌸 🌸🌸 Nissan Formula E’s collaboration with Top Gun All-Stars to become the first motorsports team with their own cheerleading squad. 🏎️💨 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Full story at CheerDaily.net #MiamiEPrix #NissanFormulaE #FeelElectric #TGLC

Precision. Power. Performance. Go behind the scenes of Sakura Storm—where Top Gun TGLC and Nissan Formula E collided for a first-of-its-kind cheer x motorsport collab in Miami. 🎥 Video by Athletic Edge Pro Full story at cheerdaily.net | #SakuraStorm #TGLCxNissan

EXCLUSIVE: Top Gun TGLC and Nissan Formula E Team Launch Sakura Storm in Motorsport First In a historic crossover, Nissan Formula E Team has partnered with Top Gun TGLC to create Sakura Storm—the first dedicated cheer squad in motorsport. Read more: cheermedia.com/features/nis...

The wait is over—competition kicks off today at the NCA & NDA College Nationals in Daytona Beach! Over 470 college cheer and dance teams are ready to bring the energy to the Ocean Center and Daytona Beach Bandshell for one of the most iconic events of the year.

Dreams are loading. It’s officially Worlds Month.

The NCA & NDA Collegiate Championship returns to Daytona Beach for its 29th year, April 9–13. Over 470 college cheer and dance teams will compete for national titles at the Ocean Center and Daytona Beach Bandshell. Read more: cheermedia.com/college/nca-...

Woodlands Elite Opening New Location in Michigan Woodlands Elite is expanding to Commerce Township, Michigan, marking its 10th location nationwide. The new facility brings All-Star cheer and tumbling training to the region, continuing the program’s growth. Read more: cheermedia.com/allstar/wood...

All 12 of California All Stars’ Worlds-eligible teams have secured PAID BIDS to the 2025 Cheerleading Worlds! An impressive feat for the program as they prepare for their season’s biggest stage.

Liam Potolsky took it to the next level at Marquee Main Event San Diego—nailing a trick punch front over two people! Insane height, perfect execution, and total control. Absolute must-watch!

Varsity Closes USA Offices in California, Moves Operations to Phoenix Varsity is officially closing the United Spirit Association (USA) office in California. The decision comes as the building’s lease expires, with Varsity opting not to renew. Read more: cheermedia.com/industry/var...

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 The Spirit Network is ensuring that West Coast cheerleading remains strong. With a legacy of building and elevating brands like Aloha, their team is now leading TSN into the future. cheermedia.com/features/how...

Varsity $82.5M Settlement Claims Due by May 5, 2025 The deadline to file claims in the $82.5 million Varsity Brands antitrust settlement is May 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. Those who paid for competitions, camps, apparel, or lodging between 2016-2024 may be eligible. cheermedia.com/industry/bre...

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗰𝘀𝗼𝗻 California All Stars has announced the opening of its seventh location, CaliTucson, in partnership with Chaos Elite Cheer & Tumbling. Read more: cheermedia.com/allstar/cali...

𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗯 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 September Club is producing a documentary on Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Spirit, covering his career and impact on competitive cheerleading. Release details coming soon. Read more: cheermedia.com/industry/doc...

𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗳𝗹𝗶𝘅’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿 & 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿 Gabi Butler and Morgan Simianer, best known from Netflix’s Cheer, are stepping into a whole new competition to compete for $250,000. Catch Battle Camp streaming April 23 on Netflix. Read more: cheermedia.com/industry/net...

An antitrust lawsuit against Varsity and KKR is moving forward in the U.S. District Court in Amarillo, challenging the company’s dominance in competitive cheerleading events. Read more: cheermedia.com/industry/ant...