The excitement is building as the road to the College STUNT National Championships officially begins! USA Cheer has just unveiled the much-anticipated dates and locations for all collegiate divisions, signaling the start of intense preparations for teams across the nation.
In a departure from the 2025 season, the 2026 College STUNT National Championships will be a multi-weekend event, offering distinct competitive windows for different divisions. This strategic split aims to provide a focused and premier championship experience for all participants.
The first wave of competition will feature the Club and NAIA divisions, who are set to converge at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. From April 17th to April 19th, 2026, these teams will battle it out on the mat, showcasing their athleticism and teamwork in pursuit of a national title.
Following this, the action will shift to Nashville, Tennessee, where Lipscomb University will host the Division I, Division II, and Division III NCAA Varsity programs. These highly anticipated games will take place from April 23rd to April 26th, 2026. This continued separation of NCAA divisions for the 2025-2026 season is a deliberate step in anticipation of the groundbreaking NCAA National Collegiate STUNT Championship, which is projected to launch in the 2026-2027 academic year. This phased approach allows for a smooth transition and refinement of the championship structure as STUNT continues its rapid growth as an NCAA emerging sport.
While the exact number of teams that will qualify to attend the 2026 championships for each division has yet to be announced, insights from the 2025 season provide a valuable reference point. For the 2025 season, the qualification numbers were as follows:
- Division I: 4 teams
- Division II: 11 teams
- Division III: 5 teams
- Club: 6 teams
- NAIA: 3 teams
As teams begin their training and competitive seasons, the announcement of these championship details will undoubtedly ignite a new level of determination and strategic planning. The 2026 College STUNT National Championships promise to be a thrilling showcase of elite collegiate STUNT talent, celebrating the sport’s expansion and the dedication of its athletes.
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