The Cheerleading Worlds 2027: What to Watch

The Cheerleading Worlds returns to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, where the most elite all-star teams on the planet chase a world title. For the athletes who make it, simply being there is the achievement of a career.

How teams get there

A Worlds berth isn’t bought — it’s earned. Eligible Level 6 and international teams collect bids at sanctioned qualifiers throughout the season, and only the best of the best make the trip.

What to watch

Expect the highest difficulty in the sport, razor-thin margins, and the kind of clutch performances that define legacies. The international divisions continue to grow, raising the bar for everyone.

ICON Cheer will be following the road to Worlds all season — independently, and with the athletes at the center.