
CHARLOTTE, NC
DECEMBER 12-13, 2026
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EVENT INFORMATION
EXCITE - Charlotte spotlights top programs from the Carolinas and beyond in a city that knows how to own the spotlight. Held at Bojangles Coliseum, this event delivers Queen City energy, fierce performances, and an All Star weekend your athletes will remember long after awards.
Competition Format:
- Elite, Rec & School teams compete Saturday & Sunday. Final score will be comprised of 50% from Saturday’s score and 50% from Sunday’s score.
- Prep teams will have a CX Brands exclusive 2-day experience. Get those competition jitters out with an exhibition performance on Saturday, receiving judges comments before competing on Sunday.
- Novice teams compete 1 day on Sunday
FAN CORNER
IMPORTANT BOJANGLES COLISEUM INFORMATION
BAG POLICY: Approved bags are Any non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” in size, which is approximately the size of a hand bag with or without a handle/strap, such as a small clutch purse. Clear bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue. Prohibited Bags: Any non-clear bag larger than 4.5” x 6.5” and clear bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are not allowed. These include but are not limited to: backpacks, briefcases, camera bags, cinch bags, computer bags, fanny packs, coolers of any kind and luggage of any kind. *All permitted items inside the venue are subject to search upon entry and at any point while on Bojangles Entertainment Complex property. Exceptions can be made upon request for medically necessary items. Please call us at 704-372-3600 to arrange for medical exceptions in advance.*
**EXCEPTION** Competing athletes may have a backpack with their shoes, uniform, supplies, etc.
CAMERA/VIDEO RECORDING POLICY: Video cameras, audio recorders and cameras with removable lenses longer than 3 inches are prohibited at the Bojangles' Entertainment Complex. Some events allow fans to take pictures without flash (on their phone or small handheld camera without a removable lens), but many do not. Please refer to the pre-show email you receive the day before your event for specific details. For CX Brands EXCITE event you may request Media Pass Credentials. Not all passes will be granted. Please email chris@thecheerexpo.com for a media pass.
LARGE ELECTRONICS POLICY: To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to the Bojangles' Entertainment Complex, large electronics such as ipads & laptops are not permitted inside the venue. For a full list of prohibited items - click here.
ADMISSION
Two Day:
- Adult - $45 + $5 box office fees = $50 + tax (Senior Citizens 65+ and Military with ID - $10 off)
- Kids - $35 + $5 box office = $40 + tax
- Children 5 & Under - FREE
One Day:
- Adult - $25 + $5 box office fees = $30 + tax (Senior Citizens 65+ and Military with ID - $5 off)
- Kids - $20.00 + $5 box office fees = $25 + tax
- Children 5 & Under - FREE
VENUE INFORMATION
BOJANGLES COLISEUM
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
- 1 Paid Bid to the Expo Grand Finale
- 2 Partial Paid Bids to the Expo Grand Finale
- All teams receive a Platinum Bid which unlocks Preferred Pricing

- PARTIAL PAID BIDS
- Gold - Partial Paid Bids
- Silver - Partial Paid Bids
- Bronze - Partial Paid Bids
- Loyalty Plus At Large Bids

- 3 Wild Card Bids to D1 Summit
- 3 Wild Card Bids to D2 Summit
- 1 Wild Card Bids to Youth Summit
- Bid are available for USASF Members.


