UCA College Nationals Game Day Live RESULTS from SEMI-FINALS

See the semi-final results from 2025 UCA College Nationals Game Day Livewill stream LIVE on FloMarching and VarsityTV on the 17th-19th. January.

The UCA College Nationals take place at the same time as the UDA College Nationals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex inside the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Day 1 kicked off with the Game Day Live competition and a national champion will be announced on Friday.

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Semifinals: 2025 UCA College Nationals Game Day Live

2025 UCA/UDA College Nationals Game Day Live Schedule

Friday, January 17 – Semis

• 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 – Southwest Mississippi Community College
• 4:05 PM ET – Wake Forest University
• 4:10 PM ET – Grand Canyon University
• 5:15 PM ET – Game Day Live Finals Awards

The finals for the Game Day Live division of the 2025 UCA/UDA College Nationals will be held on Friday, January 17, starting at approximately 4 p.m. ET. Stream LIVE on Varsity TV here.

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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.