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Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance Nationals Heading to Charlotte in 2025
After three decades in Orlando, the Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance Nationals are moving to a new home. Pop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s leading youth football and cheerleading organization, announced that Charlotte, North Carolina will host the prestigious events in both 2025 and 2026.1
This marks a significant shift for the organization, which has held its national championships in Orlando since 1995. The move to Charlotte promises a fresh start and new opportunities for the young athletes and their families.
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New Venues, New Experiences
The Pop Warner Super Bowl will take place December 6-13, 2025, at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews.2 This state-of-the-art facility boasts nine synthetic turf fields, two natural grass fields, and a 4,300-seat stadium, providing an ideal setting for the championship games.3
The Cheer & Dance Nationals will be held December 8-11, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center.4 This spacious 600,000-square-foot venue is located in the heart of downtown Charlotte, offering convenient access to hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.5
Flag Football Joins the Lineup
In addition to the new location, Pop Warner is introducing an inaugural Flag Football tournament as part of Super Bowl week. This exciting addition will showcase the talents of elite flag football teams from across the country.
A Warm Welcome from Charlotte
“Charlotte is an incredible city with a rich sports culture, top-notch hospitality, and endless entertainment options, making it the perfect host for the Pop Warner National Championships,” said Steve Strawbridge, Pop Warner President & CEO.6 “We’re thrilled to bring one of youth sports’ most prestigious events to such a vibrant community and provide our young student-athletes and their families with an unforgettable championship experience.”
The Carolina Panthers have also expressed their enthusiasm for the event’s relocation. Riley Fields, Director of Community Relations for the Panthers, emphasized the team’s commitment to youth football development and called the Pop Warner Super Bowl “a national stage for the best in youth football.”
Excitement for Cheer and Dance
The Charlotte Convention Center will provide a dynamic backdrop for the Cheer & Dance Nationals, with thousands of athletes showcasing their skills and competing for national titles. The move to Charlotte offers the potential for increased media attention and a renewed sense of excitement for the sport.
“This will be an unforgettable experience for these talented young athletes, their families, and fans,” said Scott McLaughlin, Director of Sports Development at Visit Charlotte.
FCS, the event’s official championship partner, will continue to manage and organize the competition in its new location.7
More details about the events, including the format for the new Flag Football tournament, will be released later this year. The 2026 event dates will be announced in 2025.
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