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Where to watch NCA, NDA College Nationals: Schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 cheer and dance championships originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
There's no competition quite as big as this one. The NCA and NDA College Nationals are returning to Daytona Beach this week for another edition.
For many college athletes, this competition marks the pinnacle of their career. The National Cheerleader and Dance Associations host these College Nationals each year on the "bandshell" stage in Florida, just feet away from the ocean.
Netflix's show "Cheer" gave ordinary viewers a glimpse into the intensity of College Nationals, following Navarro College's powerhouse program through several seasons from 2019-21. Though the show is no longer filming, fans can still watch the Bulldogs as they perform in the 2026 competition.
Make sure to tune in for the action.
Here's everything you need to know about the NCA and NDA College Nationals, including TV channel and streaming options for the competition in Daytona Beach.
Where to watch NCA, NDA College Nationals
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:Varsity TV
The 2026 NCA and NDA College Nationals will not be broadcast nationally. Instead, each day of the competition can be streamed on Varsity TV.
A re-broadcast will be streamed on a 24-hour delay.
2026 NCA, NDA College Nationals start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 11
- Time: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
The 2026 NCA and NDA College Nationals will start on Wednesday, April 8, and continue through Saturday, April 11, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Performances will go from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET each day, depending on the flow of competition.
There will be three venues for performances — Ocean Center Arena, Ocean Center Hall and the outdoor Bandshell.
2026 NCA, NDA College Nationals schedule
Competition will be split up into several divisions, like All-Girl, Small Co-ed, Large Co-ed and Game Day on the cheerleading side, and Jazz, Team, Dance Spirit and Hip-Hop on the dance side.
For a block schedule of all three days, click here.
Premier League club ‘actively encouraging’ summer bidding war between Man Utd and arch-rivals for their coveted star
Nottingham Forest are said to be ‘actively encouraging’ Manchester City and Manchester United to ignite a bidding war for Elliot Anderson this summer, according to TeamTalk.
The two Manchester outfits have both firmly set their sights on securing the midfielder’s signature before 2026/2027 gets underway.
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Elliot Anderson: The state of play
However, only one can reign victorious in the race, and United are ready to go toe-to-toe with their arch-rivals in hopes of persuading Anderson to make the switch to Old Trafford instead of the Etihad.
(Anderson’s record in the Premier League for Forest and Newcastle United, courtesy of Transfermarkt)
Despite speculation suggesting City are favourites, Forest have reportedly sought to make it clear that no deal has been agreed as of yet.
In fact, the player’s suitors might even have to wait until after the World Cup to hold concrete negotiations, as Anderson’s sole focus come the end of the season will be representing England at the tournament and going as far as possible.
Forest poised to begrudgingly sanction Anderson’s exit
In the meantime, you can understand Forest wanting to secure themselves as high a fee as possible.
Anderson has been one of their main men in the two campaigns he’s represented them, and played an integral role in Forest qualifying for Europe last term following an emphatic year at the City Ground.
There is also a lingering possibility that the Midlands outfit, who currently sit 16th-placed in the Premier League, could drop back down to the Championship in the coming month, so having ample funds to reinvest in the squad could be the difference between them coming instantly back up to the top flight or not.
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Nottingham Forest have received a big injury boost ahead of the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Porto.
Chris Wood will return to the squad after remaining out injured for six months.
The 34-year-old hasn’t played since picking up a knee injury in October, which required surgery in December.
The experienced striker recently recovered to feature twice for the under-21s, and has now travelled with the first-team squad for Thursday’s European game.
Igor Jesus, who scored against Tottenham Hotspur in Forest’s last game before the international break, is set to lead the attack, but Wood will be part of the matchday squad.
“He started training with the team and he is available for the game,” manager Vitor Pereira said (per BBC Sport).
“He is working with us, we need to manage a little bit physically but he has travelled. It means he is available to be in the game tomorrow.”
Wood has been a key player for Forest since joining the club in January 2023, initially on loan that was later made permanent.
He has scored 39 goals and created four assists in 91 appearances across all competitions.
The New Zealand captain struck 20 goals last season, as the Tricky Trees qualified for Europe with a seventh-place Premier League finish.
However, Wood has been limited to only eight league appearances this campaign due to the knee injury.
Forest have struggled in his absence, as they have changed two managers but are still sitting just three points above the relegation zone.
Wood’s return will be a boost for Pereira’s side, who are fighting to reach a European semi-final for the first time in 42 years.
Stats from Transfermarkt
Who are the amateurs in 2026 Masters field? Mason Howell, Ethan Fang lead group of in Augusta
Who are the amateurs in 2026 Masters field? Mason Howell, Ethan Fang lead group of in Augusta originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the more exciting parts of the Masters every year is the battle of the amateurs, as the best of the bunch gets a seat in Butler Cabin at the end of the tournament.
There are a handful of ways that an amateur can earn a spot in the Masters field, which include winning an amateur championship within the past year. For the 2026 Masters, the field includes six interesting amateurs who have a chance to make a name for themselves throughout the weekend.
Half of the amateurs in the field are currently in college, but there are a few who are not competing in the 2025-26 NCAA golf season. That includes one high-school golfer who will be attending college this fall, and another amateur who is almost two decades removed from his college experience.
Get to know the six amateurs participating in the 90th Masters this weekend.
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Who are the amateurs in 2026 Masters field?
Ethan Fang
A junior on the Oklahoma State golf team, Ethan Fang won the Amateur Championship at Royal St George's in England, the second American ever to win the tournament, which secured his spot in the Masters field. As a result, this year's Masters will be Fang's second career major, as he missed the cut at The British Open last July.
Back-to-back birdies for Amateur Champion Ethan Fang. pic.twitter.com/oY650D8ZN3
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2025
Fang was named a first-team PING All-American for his performance during the 2024-25 college golf season, and he was part of Oklahoma State's national championship team last year. Additionally, he was a member of Team USA's Walker Cup winning team in 2025, going 1-2-1 over the course of the tournament.
After winning the 36-hole final match at Royal St. George’s, Ethan Fang is looking forward to the major opportunities ahead. 🏆🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/uX13Y2BKfg
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 24, 2025
Jackson Herrington
Jackson Herrington is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, but earned a spot at the Masters by finishing as the runner-up in the U.S. Amateur championship in 2025. The 19-year-old lefty has never played in a major, so this Masters appearance offers him a huge opportunity.
Of course a one-handed finish leads to driving the green!@Vol_Golf's Jackson Herrington two-putts for a birdie and his first lead of the match. pic.twitter.com/rQ7Hf9PmpB
— USGA (@USGA) August 16, 2025
Herrington's collegiate career includes 19 tournaments over the past two seasons, with three top-10 finishes and seven finishes in the top 25.
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Brandon Holtz
Brandon Holtz is the most interesting amateur playing in the Masters this year. A 39-year-old real estate broker, Holtz won the U.S. Mid-Amateur championship last September to get in this tournament and the U.S. Open, making him the oldest amateur in this year's field.
Drive the green. Tap in for eagle. Clinch the match.
— USGA (@USGA) September 19, 2025
What a way for Brandon Holtz to secure a national championship! pic.twitter.com/bmhyAfSSZ8
Holtz played basketball at Illinois State from 2005-09, and after a brief try as a professional, regained amateur status in 2024.
"I kept my pro card for a while just because I liked to play for cash, and it got to the point where I just wasn't playing any events anymore, so decided to get my amateur status back last year," Holtz said after winning the Mid-Am. "I didn't see this day. I'm glad it's here, though."
Mason Howell
Mason Howell beat Jackson Herrington in the U.S. Amateur Championship, becoming the third-youngest winner of the event and giving him chance to compete at the Masters at just 18 years-old. Howell isn't even in college yet, as he is set to attend the University of Georgia in the fall.
🚨🇺🇸🥇 #WINNER — Mason Howell wins the 2025 U.S. Amateur champ with a 7 & 6 win over The Fridge, Jackson Herrington.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) August 18, 2025
The win secures his spot at next years Masters Tournament 🔥
pic.twitter.com/HEY1vgjW5t
Howell was also a member of Team USA's 2025 Walker Cup team, going 2-0-1 in three matches during the tournament. Additionally, this will not be Howell's first major, as he missed the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont.
WALK! OFF! WINNER!!! 🇺🇸
— The Walker Cup (@WalkerCup) September 7, 2025
Mason Howell finishes off a 3-and-1 victory with a dunked eagle hole out! pic.twitter.com/Kr0W05jhBQ
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Fifa Laopakdee
Fifa Laopakdee is a 21-year-old golfer from Thailand who clinched a Masters spot and a British Open spot by winning the Asia-Pacific Amateur in October. Laopakdee will make history by becoming the first amateur golfer from Thailand to compete in the Masters.
Fifa Laopakdee from Thailand was 6 shots off the lead entering the final day of the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship, he then shot a final round 68 to force a playoff with 16 year old Taisei Nagasaki from Japan.
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) October 26, 2025
Winner gets in the Masters and The Open!
pic.twitter.com/fiR1wnLV4t
Laopakdee is currently a junior at Arizona State and helped lead the Sun Devils to the No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA tournament.
FIFA GETS IT DONE IN A PLAYOFF 🏆
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) April 12, 2025
After finishing at -12 to force an extra hole in the Thunderbird Collegiate, a par for Fifa Laopakdee was enough to claim the individual title 🔥🔥 #ForksUp /// @TheSunDevilspic.twitter.com/AgYe73r98h
Mateo Pulcini
A 25-year-old from Argentina, Mateo Pulcini became the third Argentinian to win the Latin America Amateur Championship, which earned him an invite to the Masters. That also means that Pulcini has secured spots in three of the four majors this season, as he will tee it up at the U.S. Open and British Open as well.
Mateo Pulcini was automatic with the putter down the stretch.
— Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) January 18, 2026
It’s why he’s going to the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship now pic.twitter.com/g6u2yfbdkP
Pulcini previously played four seasons of collegiate golf at Oklahoma Christian University, where he won the NCAA Division II championship three times. Pulcini also spent a season as a graduate student at Arkansas in 2023-24, where he played in five events for the Razorbacks.