Where to watch Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026: Schedule, channel, live stream for annual championships

TL;DR

The Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026 will showcase top teams in cheerleading and dance. Viewers can find the schedule, channels, and live streaming options for the championships.

Key points

Cheerleading Worlds began in 2004 with 14 teams
Dance Worlds started in 2007 with 50 squads
Both competitions are highly respected in their sport
Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026 will showcase top teams
Details on schedule, channels, and live streaming are available

Cheer and Dance Worlds

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All Star season is officially coming to an end, which means the Cheerleading and Dance World Championship showcases are here.

The Cheerleading Worlds began in 2004 with just 14 total teams, and the Dance Worlds in 2007 with 50 squads. Since their inception, both competitions have grown to become some of the most respected events in the sport.

An invitation to either of these showcases serves as an extremely high honor. Typically, event producers become members with the USASF and IASF in order to sponsor teams as they vie for titles across contemporary/lyrical, hip hop, jazz, pom and junior disciplines.

Be sure to tune in as the best of cheer and dance get ready to compete.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds, including TV channel and streaming options for each annual competition.

Where to watch the Cheerleading and Dance Worlds 2026: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: N/A
Live stream:FloCheer

The 2026 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds will not be broadcast on live television. Instead, fans can stream the action on FloCheer.

Cheerleading and Dance Worlds 2026 start time

Date: Friday, April 24 - Monday, April 27
Time: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET

The 2026 Dance Worlds will take place over four days, from Friday, April 24 through Monday, April 27. The Cheer Worlds will only take place on Friday.

Competition times will vary each day but will usually start around 9 a.m. ET and finish no later than 10 p.m. ET.

The Cheer Worlds will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, primarily in the State Farm Field House. Dance Worlds will take place at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in the Coronado and Fiesta ballrooms.

Cheerleading and Dance Worlds 2026 schedule

For a look at the block performance schedule for Cheer Worlds, click here. For Dance Worlds, click here.

Q&A

What is the schedule for Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026?

The schedule for Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026 includes various events showcasing top teams in cheerleading and dance, but specific dates are not provided in the excerpt.

Where can I watch Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026 live?

Cheer and Dance Worlds 2026 will be available on specific channels and live streaming platforms, details of which are outlined in the full article.

How have the Cheer and Dance Worlds evolved since their inception?

The Cheerleading Worlds started in 2004 with 14 teams, while the Dance Worlds began in 2007 with 50 squads, both events have since grown significantly in participation and prestige.