Varsity Spirit is starting a professional cheerleading league that promises to pay athletes, joining the crowded niche sports market that already includes softball, volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, ...

The Pro Cheer League debuted in Indianapolis with elite teams, a four-quarter format, and national broadcast coverage. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, January 23 ...

It’s hard to believe, but until now, professional cheerleading wasn’t a real path for even the most elite athletes. But now, Varsity Spirit is rewriting the playbook with the launch of the first-ever ...

DALLAS — Varsity Spirit announced Wednesday it will be launching the world's first professional cheer league. The Pro Cheer League, starting in 2026, will have four teams and give athletes ages 18 and ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Pro Cheer League is starting its inaugural season Friday in downtown Indianapolis. Organizers hope it can pave the way for paying cheerleaders. The league is owned by Varsity ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit — the first professional organization for elite cheer athletes ages 18 and older — today announced ...

The Pro Cheer League’s second season will once again be broadcast live on ION with on-demand viewing available via Varsity TV. The first season welcomed more than 5M unique viewers across all five ...