One of the most prestigious competitions in Texas high school cheerleading, the UIL spirit state championships kick off this weekend.

Held every year in Fort Worth, the state championships invite dozens of school squads from each classification to compete on a grand stage. The competition evaluates teams on crowd leadership, precision, timing and overall school spirit.

With groups separated by classes 1-6 and divisions 1-3, there will be plenty of heated competition across three days in Fort Worth. Don’t miss out on the action.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Texas high school spirit state championships, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual event.

Where to watch Texas high school spirit state championships

The Texas high school spirit state championships will not be available to watch on a national TV channel, but fans can stream the competition live on the NFHS Network.

The NFHS Network offers two basic plans: an Annual Pass ($6.67 per month) or a Monthly Pass ($13.99 per month). These plans give subscribers the ability to watch live sporting events and create clips of their favorite moments from games.

Texas high school spirit state championships schedule 2026

Here’s a look at the state championships schedule this weekend. 

Thursday, Jan. 15

Friday, Jan. 16

Saturday, Jan. 17