Built for the Prep Market
This is a dedicated Prep championship, with its own weekend, venue, and destination, not a smaller room inside the main event.
The Prep championship
A Prep Championship in the Smoky Mountains
April 16, 17, and 18, 2027 at Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. Universe Allstar Prep is the destination championship for the Prep market: a full weekend in Sevierville, with the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, and Gatlinburg just outside the venue.
A Mountain Destination
Sevierville puts families at the door of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, and Gatlinburg.
The Same Universe Pathway
Official Universe qualifiers and bid records still feed the championship. Teams register in Reg Champ for the 2027 season.
A Weekend Families Can Use
Compete, then step into mountains, parks, and attractions that make the trip worth the travel.
Championship Details
Universe Allstar Prep weekend details
- Dates
- April 16–18, 2027
- Host city
- Sevierville, TN
- Venue
- Sevierville Convention Center
- Registration
- Opens October 15th for 2027 events
- Hotels
- Coming soon
- Flights
- Coming soon
- Spectator tickets
- Coming soon
- Livestream
- Coming soon
The Sevierville Convention Center is an award-winning facility at the gateway to the Smokies, close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. It gives Prep teams a true championship weekend without asking them to travel to the same event as the elite allstar field.
Opening Night
Opening Party & Concert
The championship weekend starts with a first-night party for athletes, families, coaches, and gyms. A live concert featuring a headlining artist, to be announced, happens when everyone is still in town and ready to be there together.
Championship Awards
Awards Ceremony
Awards are worthy of the Universe champion title, and are presented on the last day of the championship at the division level.
Sevierville and the Smokies
A Championship Weekend at the Door of the Mountains
Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg sit together as one of the most visited family destinations in the country. The convention center is the competition stage. The Smokies are the reason the weekend feels bigger than a one-day event.
The Great Smoky Mountains
The national park is the backdrop for the weekend: overlooks, trails, and a mountain setting teams will remember after they leave the stage.
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Dollywood
A full theme-park day in Pigeon Forge for athletes, siblings, and families who want the trip to feel like a destination, not only a competition.
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Photo: Freddo / Wikimedia Commons
Ripley’s in Gatlinburg
Aquarium, attractions, and downtown Gatlinburg give teams an easy evening plan after sessions.
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Cades Cove
A slower, scenic loop through the park for families who want wildlife, historic cabins, and a break from the arena.
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Photo: Lee Ann Ratledge / Wikimedia Commons
The Island in Pigeon Forge
A walkable entertainment district with the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, restaurants, and a night out that still feels like part of the championship trip.
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Photo: Sarah Stierch / Wikimedia Commons
Titanic Museum
An indoor, all-ages stop in Pigeon Forge for families who want a full attraction between sessions, rain or shine.
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Downtown Gatlinburg
A mountain-town evening plan: shops, food, and the valley under the ridgeline, a few minutes from the championship weekend.
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The Old Mill
A working mill, restaurants, and shops on the river in Pigeon Forge, an easy sit-down stop between sessions.
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For Teams and Gyms
Information packets and team registration
Registration opens October 15th for 2027 events. Detailed information packets for both championships will release the week prior on October 5th.
Information Packets
Detailed packets release October 5th
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Registration
Team registration opens October 15th in Reg Champ.
Hotels
Official hotel information and room block rates
Official hotel information and room block rates for the Sevierville weekend are coming soon. Hotel names, rates, and booking instructions will be published on this page when the blocks are confirmed.
Official room blocks
Coming soon. Universe will publish the official hotel list for this championship on this page.
Room block rates
Coming soon. Negotiated championship rates will be posted here once the blocks are confirmed.
How to book
Booking links and cutoff dates will appear on this page. Wait for the official list before reserving through an unofficial block.
Flights
Airline partner discounts
Universe will provide airline partner discounts for teams, athletes, and families traveling to Sevierville. Details will be published on this page when they are confirmed.
Airline partners
Coming soon. Official airline partners for this championship will be listed on this page.
Discount codes
Coming soon. Partner discount codes and fare rules will be posted here once they are confirmed.
How to book
Booking instructions will appear on this page. Wait for the official partner details before booking a discounted fare.