Canadian Finals
Invitation Only Event
April, 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.
*Teams will be competed as Non-Ranked due Canadian Finals eligibility requirements
Schedule
COMING SOON
Spectators
Pre-Purchase Ticket Sales:
- Click the button below “Get Pre-Purchase Tickets for Canadian Finals”.
- Select the tickets you need (see FAQ below for info on who needs a ticket).
- Show your QR code at one of the two Redemption locations at the venue.
- Pre-Purchase Tickets are available from March 8th-April 2nd for pick-up at Canadian Finals.
- Missed the pre-purchase window? No problem! Canadian Finals tickets will be sold at Will Call as well.
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?
Canadian Finals is an Invite-Only All-Star Event
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.