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Universe
What is Universe Allstar Championships?+–
Universe is a new championship ecosystem for cheer and dance, built around qualified Event Producer ownership, governance, aligned economics, official qualifier events, transparent systems, and an exceptional championship experience.
When and where is the championship?+–
Dates and venue are To Be Announced. Official details will appear on The Championship and Attend pages as soon as they are approved.
Is Universe affiliated with another championship brand?+–
Universe is being built as an independent championship ecosystem.
Event Producers
What does it mean for Universe to be Event Producer-owned?+–
Universe is designed around a permanent Event Producer-controlled operating-company structure. Qualified participating EPs collectively, as a class, are intended to hold 60% of the ownership and voting authority. No individual Event Producer owns or controls 60%.
How do Event Producers participate?+–
Qualified Event Producers may operate approved Universe Allstar Qualifiers and participate in the EP-owned championship ecosystem. You can apply here.
Does one Event Producer own 60%?+–
No. The 60% ownership and voting structure applies to the qualified EP class collectively. Individual allocations and securities terms are not provided through this website.
How do EPs participate in ownership and governance?+–
Approved participating EPs collectively hold the controlling EP class and participate through defined governance procedures. Individual allocations, voting mechanics and securities terms are governed by definitive private agreements.
What happens after I express interest?+–
The Universe team first evaluates commercial and operational fit. Approved organizations may be invited to discuss qualifier operations, technology, standards and ecosystem participation. The public application is not an application for securities.
What is the annual Event Producer conference?+–
It is where qualified Event Producers make governing decisions, including budget approvals and venue and location bid approvals, and attend educational sessions designed to help grow their business. Dates and location will be announced.
Will I find financial details or participation offers on this website?+–
No. Additional structural, economic, market, and operating details are available only after qualification and execution of a confidentiality agreement.
How many events have already joined?+–
More than 70 events are participating in the Universe launch network. Individual Event Producer names are published only when approved for public identification.
What is a Founders Producer?+–
Founders Producer is the official recognition for first-year Event Producers who join Universe, including the 2027–2028 badge. It is a commercial program designation, provides additional benefits within the Universe ecosystem for qualifying EPs, and does not itself confer founder, shareholder or investment status.
What is an Authorized Bid Producer?+–
Authorized Bid Producer is the official recognition for Event Producers approved to award Universe bids. Event producers will be provided a license to use the official Bid Producer seal in their marketing materials should they provide bids to the Universe Allstar Championships.
Teams, Gyms, and Attendees
How do teams qualify?+–
Teams will qualify through official Universe Allstar Qualifying events and any additional approved events that are providing bids to the Universe Allstar Championships. The qualifier directory will list approved events when they are published.
What scoring system does Universe use?+–
Universe is designed around a unified scoring system that allows teams to bring routines from multiple industry governing score sheets. Official scoring references will be published on the Teams & Gyms page soon.
Where are packets, schedules, and results?+–
Resources live on the Teams & Gyms and Attend pages.
How do I buy tickets or book hotels?+–
Official ticket and lodging information will be published on the Attend page once available for the upcoming year.
Is there a closing concert after awards?+–
No. Universe opens the championship with a first-night party and concert so athletes and families can attend together. The awards ceremony is on the last day of the championship at the division level.
Sponsors and Partners
Can my brand sponsor Universe?+–
Yes. Universe Allstar Championships provides many opportunities for brands to get involved including cooperative marketing opportunities, marketplace participation on the trade floor at the Championships, involvement with EPs at the annual conference, and more. Request a partnership conversation here.
