Nationals
2027 MA National Championship
Registration Opens September 1, 2026
Competition Details
March 19-20, 2027
Location: University of Texas Arlington, TX – College Park Center and Texas Hall Auditorium
College Park Center is a 218,000-square-foot facility set on the eastern edge of the UTA campus, in Arlington’s downtown business district. The state-of-the-art venue is perfect for athletic, entertainment, and corporate functions. Seating capacity is 7,000.
We are thrilled to be in the beautiful College Park Center! This state-of-the-art venue in DFW has a history of hosting Grammy Award-winning bands, national singers and songwriters including Drake, Aaron Neville & Ellis Marsalis, Doobie Brothers, for KING & COUNTRY, Jane Goodall, LeCrae, Casting Crowns, Anderson Cooper, and more.
Texas Hall Auditorium on the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington is a 76,000 sq. ft. proscenium theater. Full seating capacity for the building is 2,625 or 1,273 without balcony. Typical events include concerts, lectures, meetings, theater, and dance.
Spectator Fee –
Friday, March 19th Pricing coming soon. NO REFUNDS FOR LOST OR STOLEN WRISTBANDS
Children under 6 and Spectators over 65 – Pricing coming soon. NO REFUNDS FOR LOST OR STOLEN WRISTBANDS
Saturday, March 20th Pricing Coming soon. NO REFUNDS FOR LOST OR STOLEN WRISTBANDS
Children under 6 and Spectators over 65 – Pricing coming soon. NO REFUNDS FOR LOST OR STOLEN WRISTBANDS
Spectators should consider purchasing two-days on Friday to avoid standing in line on Saturday. A QR code will be posted of the schedule at various places throughout the venue.
We will have Live Stream for the College Park Center only. This will permit anyone to watch the Dance Teams, Dance Officers, and Auxiliary teams.
Categories of the Dance competition include: team & officer, game day, jazz, hip hop, prop, novelty, military, pom, high kick, lyrical, modern, show production, open and specialty. We also have duet, trio, small ensemble, large ensemble and solo competitions.
National Competition Fees Listed Under Competition Tab
2026 MA National Sweatshirt
QUANTITIES WILL BE LIMITED! Pre-Order your 2026 MA Embroidered National Sweatshirts to guarantee your team receives them!
Competition Timeline
The competition begins on Friday morning and runs through Saturday evening! Teams should plan travel times so that they are available on Friday for competition.
Medical Staff and Security
EMTs and Security are on staff in the Event Center throughout the competition. EMT will be located in the concourse.
Video & Photography Policy
Please inform parents that video & still photography is only allowed from the seats with your cell phone in College Park Center. Tripods or mono-pods cannot be utilized. Security personnel will enforce this rule! Our Nationals photographer, Champion Image, will have a photo booth set up to order team and individual photos. 5 Star Media HD will contact teams after the competition with opportunities to purchase video packages from College Park Center.
Photography will be permitted at Texas Hall as MA is not providing a photographer for this location.
National Champion Jackets or Rings
Every Select Division team performing three routines will have their highest overall score evaluated. The teams with the highest combined score in Best in Class will be awarded rings. The overall Grand Champion—the team with the highest score across all Select Division entries—will receive championship jackets. If your team is named National Champion in All Team Divisions not listed may purchase Jackets or Rings through our MA Office.
Concessions
The Center operates a full-service concession stand throughout the event. Outside food and beverage are not permitted.
Event Parking
There are paid parking garages near the College Park Center.
Know Before You Go!
BUS PARKING FRIDAY LOT 26; SATURDAY LOT 53
