2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship

Insider Info: 2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship

Insider Info: 2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship

Everything you need to know to watch the 2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship LIVE on December 5-8, 2021, on FloCheer.

Nov 28, 2022 by Leanza Pieroni
Insider Info: 2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship

For the third year in a row, the 2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship will stream LIVE from Orlando, Florida on FloCheer December 5-8, 2022.

Here is everything you need to know to watch the 35th anniversary of the Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship on FloCheer.


Who: Youth Cheerleading & Dance teams

When: December 5-8, 2022

Where: Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida

Watch: LIVE on FloCheer


2022 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship

The participants in the Pop Warner program are unique as opposed to those of other programs. While they are taught about the values of competition, they are also maintaining their grades at a satisfactory level in order to attain the ultimate prize of being named a Pop Warner National Champion!

This year's National Cheer & Dance Championships will feature more than 500 youth cheer and dance teams who will compete at the exciting event from December 5-8. Competitions will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

For a cheerleading or dance team, the difficult road to the national championship is quite similar to that of the football teams. A spirit team will showcase their best 2:30 routine at the League Championship, and the top two teams in each division advance to the Region Championships.

At the Region Event, a spirit team will again perform their routine in hopes of placing first or second in their respective division to be invited to perform in Orlando.

Cheer & Dance teams compete in 5 different age ranges (Mitey Mite, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Varsity & Varsity).

The Show Cheer and Sideline Performance Cheer teams also compete in sizes (Small, Medium & Large) and Cheer & Dance teams compete in nine YCADA Divisions (Show Cheer 1-4, PW 1, PW 2, PW 3, PW4, Core Cheer, Sideline Performance Cheer, Pom Performance, Hip Hop and Theme Dance).

Championship Block Schedule

Monday, December 5th:

  • Show Cheer Level 2 Teams

Tuesday, December 6th:

  • Show Cheer Level 3 & 4 Teams
  • Sideline Performance Cheer

Wednesday, December 7th:

  • Show Cheer 1 Limited (Tiny Mite)
  • Coed Cheer 1 Limited (Tiny Mite)
  • Pom Performance, Theme Dance & Hip Hop

Thursday, December 8th:

  • Show Cheer 1
  • Core Cheer 1

Venue Insider

If you're heading to the Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship in Orlando, Florida, we've got the inside scoop on the event venue and things to do while you're taking a break. 

The Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship is hosted at the Orange County Convention Center

If you're in search of a great food spot or need to take a break from the competition, check out these top dining options in Orlando.

Want to figure out parking before you arrive? Click here for detailed information on event parking.

Can't make it to Orlando? Don't worry! FloCheer will be on-site to bring you the very best coverage of the competition including a live stream, routine videos, the performance order, results, and more! 

Click here to view the Official 2022 Championship Manual


Pop Warner Celebration Party

Get ready for one of the biggest parties Pop Warner has ever thrown. Pop Warner reserved both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parks just for you! All night long, you’ll have access to all the top attractions and food and beverage included.

Who: Pop Warner Guests

When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Where: Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida

All The Best Rides!

You’ll have access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley™, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster, Transformers ™: The Ride-3D, Jurassic World VelociCoaster and more!

Unlimited Food & Beverage

Unlimited food and soft drinks are included with your championship package. From a tasty burger at Mel’s Drive-in, to a fresh out of the oven pizza at Louie’s Italian, to a delicious Butterbeer ™ . Every appetite will be satisfied.

Exclusively For Pop Warner Guests

The entire evening is a private experience just for Pop Warner guests. An assortment of characters will be on hand to help you create unforgettable memories.