Watch 2025 UDA And UCA College Nationals Game Day Live Free Stream

The 2025 UCA & UDA College Nationals is just around the corner – and that means it’s time for Game Day Live on the national stage at Walt Disney World Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.

All eyes will be on Orlando on the 17th-19th. January to see one of the biggest cheerleading and dance competitions in the world. Now, with the development of the new divisions in the Varsity competition, pep bands play a large part of the school spirit-based event.

With National School Band Championship as part of the two-weekend long National School Spirit Championships in 2026, the Game Day Live division gives collegiate and high school bands across the country the chance to perform alongside cheer and dance teams in competition to represent their schools.

Did you know that with a FloMarching subscription you also get access to everything on Varsity TV, including 2025 UCA & UDA College Nationals? You can see their full event schedule here.

How to Watch UCA/UDA College Nationals 2025 FREE STREAM

The entire event will be streamed on Varsity TV and the new FloSports app starting January 17th. Watch a FREE live stream of the final competition at FloMarching Facebook page starting at 9 a.m. ET on January 17.

Event replays, highlights and breaking news will be available on both platforms. will stream on Varsity TV with a 24-hour delay.

But FloMarching goes live from Orlando at 9 a.m. ET on social media accounts, including YouTube for the Division IA Spirit Program Game Day Live Semifinals, Open Spirit Program and Division IA Spirit Program Game Semifinals.

Watch the stream here:

2025 UCA/UDA College Nationals Game Day Live Schedule

Friday, January 17 – Semis (FREE PRE-TREATMENT STREAMING LIVE ON FLOMARCHING)

• 9:00 a.m. ET – Southwest Mississippi Community College
• 9:06 a.m. ET – Wake Forest University
• 9:12 a.m. ET – Grand Canyon University
• 11:45 a.m. ET – Finalists announced

Friday 17 January – Finals

• 4:00 PM ET – Game Day Live Finalist #1
• 4:05 PM ET – Game Day Live Finalist #2
• 4:10 PM ET – Game Day Live Finalist #3
• 5:15 PM ET – Game Day Live Finals Awards

What is Game Day Live and why are there bands at a Cheer And Dance competition?

Game Day Live is a further development of the game day division of cheer and dance competitions. The division aims to recreate the atmosphere of a Friday night or Saturday football game. The “Live” naming refers to the addition of a live performance by the participating team’s drumline or pep band.

According to UCA divisions, rules and scoring page, the score sheet is divided into four categories, each awarded 20 to 30 points out of a total of 100: sound quality (20%), technical accuracy (20%), musicality and commitment (30%), and overall impression (30%).

Game Day Live was the starting point for Varsity’s integration of pep band into their school-based competitions – by 2026 there will be entire competitions for pep bands. Pep bands can compete in a variety of events, including the National High School Cheerleading Championships (NHSCC), the National Dance Team Championship (NDTC), and many more.