Nationals Week in Charlotte will feature two outstanding events this December: the always exciting Cheer & Dance Nationals and the second Queen City Crown Open. 

This new event format includes the same intense national championship competition to crown the best of Pop Warner, while providing a memorable event experience for all members of Pop Warner.

DATE: December 6-10, 2026
LOCATION: Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C.

Core Cheer: Sanford Seminoles - Mitey Mite YCADA Core Cheer - 91.47%
Level 2: Monroe Wolverines Royals - Jr Pee Wee Level 2 Large A - 96.60%

Monday, December 8

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Highest Scores:
Show Cheer Level 1: Hillsborough Dukes - Jr Varsity Level 1 Medium B - 96.90%
Show Cheer Level 2: Delran Bears - Bantam Level 2 Small - 97.00%

Tuesday, December 9

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Highest Scores:
Costumed Mascot: Lillia Cunningham from the Odell Eagles
Sideline Performance: Santa Margarita Cowboys - Jr Varsity Sideline Performance Cheer Level 1 Large - 94.70%
Show Cheer Level 3: South Pasco Predators - Jr Varsity Level 3 Large - 95.60%
Show Cheer Level 4: Monroe Wolverines Icons - Jr Varsity Level 4 Large - 94.40%

Wednesday, December 10

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Highest Scores:
Pom Performance: Cary Jr Trojans - Varsity Pom - 88.77%
Hip Hop: Fort Myers Firecats - Pee Wee Hip Hop - 88.40%
Show Cheer Level 1: Yorkville Foxes Ruby Reign - Tiny Mite Level 1 Small - 91.00%
Theme Dance: Rochester Rams - Varsity Theme Dance - 87.57%

Thursday, December 11

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Highest Score:
Show Cheer Level 1: Derby Red Raiders - Jr Pee Wee Level 1 Medium B - 96.30%