Canadian Finals
April 11, 2026
The International Centre
Mississauga, ON
About
Canadian Finals:
Canadian Finals is an Invitation Only Event.
How It Works:
- Teams qualify at designated Canadian Cheer and Event Partner events, with a number of invites allocated to each event as outlined below.
- Teams will compete across their level first, with level champions being re-adjudicated by video to determine the top team and Canadian Finals Champion.
- Level Champions receive an iconic jacket and the Canadian Finals Champions will the Canadian Finals ring…. and bragging rights.
Who's Invited?
The final chance to prove you’re the best in Canada! These teams from Levels 1-4 have been invited to vie for the chance to take home an iconic jacket and be crowned Canadian Finals Champion.
See below for the complete list of teams invited to Canadian Finals.
Kingston Elite Cheerleading Rose
Kingston Elite Cheerleading Diamond
Cheer Sport Sharks Bermuda
Alpha Cheer Conquer
TR Cheer Angels
Premier Academy Red Deer Thriller
Premier Academy Red Deer Action
Cheer Sport Sharks Blacktip
ACE Athletics PROB
CheerStrike Royals Empire
Beach Cheer Athletics Swirl
CheerStrike Royals Imperial
Cheer Sport Sharks Arctic
Alpha Cheer Valiant
Empire Athletics Platinum
West Halifax Cheer Idols
CheerForce Wolfpack Divine
Alpha Cheer Feral
CheerStrike Royals Allegiance
TR Cheer Blackbirds
Kingston Elite Cheerleading Lace
CheerForce Wolfpack Allstars Idols
TR Cheer Devils
Cheer Sport Sharks Crown
ACE Athletics RECKLESS
Cheer Sport Sharks Laval Sniper Sharks
Beach Cheer Athletics Waverunners
Beach Cheer Athletics – Uxbridge Solara
Alpha Cheer Vanguard
CheerStrike Royals BrilliaNT
Beach Cheer Athletics Sonic
Boss Athletics Posh
Premier Academy Fort McMurray Legacy
Cheer Sport Sharks Zebra
TR Cheer Outsiders
Kingston Elite Cheerleading Ice
TR Cheer Hunters
Alpha Cheer Warriors
Cheer Sport Sharks Toronto Blackmouth Sharks
CheerStrike Royals Sovereignty
Cheer Sport Sharks Laval F3arless Sharks
Coyotes Savage Pack
Cheer Sport Sharks White Cheek
CheerForce Wolfpack Allstars Legacy
CheerForce Wolfpack Allstars Dynamite
Beach Cheer Athletics Surge
CheerStrike Royals Nobility
Perfect Storm Athletics UltraViolet
Cheer Sport Sharks Calgary Crush Sharks
Matrix Cheer Gym Riders
Alpha Cheer Renegades
CheerForce Wolfpack Allstars Prodigy
Zodiak Elite Royalty
ACE Athletics OUTLAWS
ACE Athletics TOXIC
Beach Cheer Athletics Seismic
Cheer Sport Sharks White Fin
CheerStrike Royals Legacy
Beach Cheer Athletics Bombora
Kingston Elite Cheerleading Smoke
Cheer Pride Allstars Chrome
ACE Athletics SCANDALOUS
Schedule
COMING SOON
Spectators
Advance Tickets
Purchase your tickets online and select your gym as the pick-up location. Wristbands will be delivered to your gym for distribution prior to the event.
Wristbands will arrive approximately one week before Nationals weekend. Each order will be individually packaged and clearly labelled for easy pick-up at your gym.
Only gyms that have opted in will be listed as an official wristband pick-up location for spectators in the weeks leading up to Nationals.
Available for Advance Purchase:
- Nationals Spectator Daily Passes
- Face Off VIP & General Admission
- Canadian Finals
Advance Nationals Spectator Daily Passes & Canadian are available for purchase from March 11th to March 25th, 2026
Worlds Face Off GA &VIP is available for purchase from March 13th, 2026, until March 25th, 2026 – or until SOLD OUT.
Pre-Sale Tickets
Purchase your tickets online and redeem your wristbands on-site during the event.
Pre-purchased wristbands will be available for pick-up at The International Centre beginning at 6:30 AM on April 10th, and will remain available for pick-up throughout the remainder of the Nationals weekend.
Available for Pre-Sale:
- Nationals Spectator Daily Passes
- Face Off General Admission (or until sold out)
- Canadian Finals Spectator Passes
Pre-Sale is available from March 26th to April 9th, 2026.
In-Person Purchase
Tickets can also be purchased and wristbands redeemed on-site at the venue throughout the entire event weekend.
Available for In-Person Purchase:
- Nationals Spectator Daily Passes
- FaceOff General Admission (until sold out)
- Canadian Finals Spectator Passes
In-Person Purchase is available from April 10th till April 13th 2026
2026 Tickets:
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Adult $25
Age: 13+
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Child / Senior $20
Age: 6-12 or 65+
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Children 5 yrs & Under FREE
Prices include tax.
Spectator Admission Details:
- In lieu of paper tickets all spectators will be given wrist bands upon purchasing access to the event.
- Wrist bands must be worn for the duration of the weekend. Unfortunately we will not be able to replace misplace wrist bands. All wristbands are waterproof.
- Athletes and coaches participating in the National Championships or Face-Off will have complimentary access to Canadian Finals.
- Spectators will be permitted access to the building’s lobby without having purchased a ticket.
- Please note that all athletes will be required to pick up their wrist band from a team coach before being granted access beyond the lobby.
- Individual athletes will not be permitted to pick up wrist bands, with the exception of parent athletes.
FAQs:
- Yes! This year Canadian Cheer has evaluated 4.2 and Non-Tumble teams at qualifying events and extended invites for teams who have demonstrated exceptional skills in their respective levels.
- If invited, Level 4.2 teams will compete against Level 4 teams however the expectations for tumbling will be consistent with Level 2 requirements.
- If invited, Non-Tumble teams will compete against same level team (ie Level 3 NT team will compete against Level 3 teams) and % of perfection (by putting their total score out of 100) will be used to rank the competing teams if Non-Tumbling teams are included.
- Athletes and coaches participating in Nationals can use their athlete/coach wristband to watch Canadian Finals, no separate ticket is required.
- For spectators, the ticket for Canadian Finals is a special event ticket that is separate from Nationals day passes.
- Children 5 yrs and under are FREE!
- No, Canadian Finals will not be live-streamed. This is an in-person-only event and will not be made available following the event. Get your tickets now to join the action!
Directions:
Parking:
- There is plenty of parking onsite. The International Centre offers complimentary parking for visitors and guests
- For more information on parking please visit the venue’s website.
Schedule of Events:
- Canadian Finals times will be announced as we get closer to the event. The tentative performance schedule will be posted under the “Schedule” tab. As changes are made, the schedule will be updated and all coaches will receive an email notifying that the schedule has been updated.
- Although all Canadian Cheer events are known for being run on time, unforeseen circumstances sometimes cause times to shift slightly. Last minute schedule changes and team performance times can shift without them being posted here. Spectators, please be aware there may be a change in the performance time of the team you came to watch. We will always attempt to ensure that this does not affect any teams negatively.
Awards:
- Canadian Finals Awards will take place following the competition – Location: TBD
Food & Concessions:
- Snacks and lunch bar concession provided by the Event Center.
- ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS WILL BE ALLOWED IN. This is a venue rule, not Canadian Cheer.
Photography:
- No telephoto lenses, SLR or professional photography equipment will be allowed.
- Our events are professionally photographed and all the photos are available for free here.
Spectator Conduct:
- In the spirit of sportsmanship Canadian Cheer is following suit with many large American companies and enforcing a non-recruitment policy.
- Solicitation of athletes will not be permitted in any of the following form (but not limited to): signs, t-shirts with try-out dates, athlete gifts, handouts, etc.
- Please keep in mind that casual conversations can be interpreted incorrectly so please be mindful.
Coaches
- Thank you for attending the Canadian Finals! We are very excited to be in the new location at the International Centre in Mississauga!
- Updated competition information and Performance Schedule will be posted under the above “Schedule” tab.
- Included on this page are important details about the event and the facilities including warm‐up facilities, parking information, where to drop off athletes, athlete/coaches credentials, how to pick up athlete gifts, judging panels, legalities, grand champion awards and information regarding collection of waivers and coaches codes of conduct.
- Please also be aware of our inclement weather policy and refund policy and procedures as posted on the above menu under “Event Registration Policies”.
- On the day of the competition, please feel free to approach any of the Canadian Cheer Staff should you have any questions or concerns. Prior to the competition day, please email abbey@canadiancheer.com for any registration issues or s.derosa@canadiancheer.com for scheduling and legalities questions.
How to Qualify?
There are 2 ways to qualify:
- Receive an invite at a designated Canadian Cheer Event Partner event. The number of invites allocated to each event is outlined in the link below.
- Receive a Wild Card invite in March 2025. The exact release date is TBD (see Wild Card details below)
Canadian Cheer Events:
- Big East Showdown
- Border Showdown
- Quebec Championships
- CheerFest
- Cheer for the Cure
- Ontario Championships
2024-2025 Canadian Finals Partner Events:
- Imagine Cheer Championships February 1-2, 2025 Calgary, Alberta 2
- Maritime Meltdown March 1-2, 2025 Truro, Nova Scotia
- Warman Cheer Classic March 7-9, 2025 Warman, Saskatchewan
FAQs:
- Teams that have the highest placings in their division/level will be considered.
- If divisions/levels are split across panels or separated throughout the day, judges will be consulted to directly compare the top teams from each panel/session.
- If Level A has stronger scores than Level B, it is possible that multiple teams from Level A will be awarded invites (unless it is specified that each level will receive a specific number of invites such as at Showdowns).
- If Level A and Level B are adjudicated on different panels, it is possible that a team from Level A may receive an invite but have a lower score than the highest scoring team on Level B. Differentiations in top scores between panels will be considered when reasonable.
- Canadian Cheer will evaluate the possibility of including Level 4.2 and Non-Tumble teams in the 2025 edition of Canadian Finals
- These teams will need to demonstrate exceptional skills in their respective levels to be invited – If invited, Level 4.2 teams will compete against Level 4 teams however the expectations for tumbling will be consistent with Level 2 requirements
- If invited, Non-Tumble teams will compete against same level team (ie Level 3 NT team will compete against Level 3 teams) and % of perfection (by putting their total score out of 100) will be used to rank the competing teams if Non-Tumbling teams are included – Level 5 NT will not be considered for Canadian Finals due to low participation
- Canadian Cheer has evaluated the participation of Level 4.2 & Non-Tumbling Teams from Canadian Cheer events this season and unfortunately due to low participation these divisions will not be included in the 2024 edition of Canadian Finals
- Best performing teams in any level 1-4 from any Canadian Cheer events in the 2024/25 season -Best performing teams who competed at one of our partner events
- Teams who would like to be considered for a Wild Card invite are still required to Opt-In
- *NEW* Teams who do not have a Canadian Cheer or partner event in their province may compete virtually at a Canadian Cheer event that offers virtual participation in order to be considered for a Wild Card invite
Program Representation:
- We strive to maintain the high standards required to participate in Canadian Finals while also recognizing the need for diverse program representation. If two teams have very similar scores and skill level, the deciding factor may be the inclusion of a different program.
- If invites are being awarded at a specific event, the event schedule will outline when the invites are being awarded (ie which awards ceremony). Partner events may indicate the awards times differently so please check with the Event Producer.
- WildCard invitations will be awarded on the specified date via our social media platforms (@cdncheer)
- For all crossover details, view the complete Canadian Finals document here.