World’s First-Ever Professional Cheerleading League to Debut in 2026

Varsity Spirit announces the sport will officially go pro, even offering competitive compensation, for athletes aged 18 and older.
World’s First-Ever Professional Cheerleading League to Debut in 2026
Cheerleaders compete during a Varsity Spirit event in Dallas in March 2025. Varsity Spirit via AP
Elma Aksalic
Elma Aksalic
Freelance Reporter
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Varsity Spirit, a leading cheerleading and dance company, has launched the first-ever professional league, giving athletes the opportunity to expand their careers beyond the academic level.
The organization made the announcement in a June 18 news release, naming the Pro Cheer League as the next elite platform for cheerleaders aged 18 and older.
Elma Aksalic
Elma Aksalic
Freelance Reporter
Elma Aksalic is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times and an experienced TV news anchor and journalist covering original content for Newsmax magazine.
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