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Pro Cheer League Media Tour Success

The launch of the Pro Cheer League (PCL) made waves across the country during our debut media tour in June 2025, capturing the attention of national sports media, local outlets, and fans eager to see cheerleading take its place as a professional sport.

From in-depth interviews to national news coverage, the excitement was felt coast to coast — and the conversation is only just getting started.

🏆 National Headlines & Features

AP: Pro Cheer League launch
Associated Press • Jun 18, 2025

Cheerleaders can now go pro: Varsity Spirit's new league offers pay

National wire story announcing the Pro Cheer League's launch and pay structure—syndicated 200+ times nationwide.

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Axios: New Pro Cheer League propels Olympic dreams
Axios • Jun 24, 2025

New Pro Cheer League propels Olympic dreams

Axios explores how launching the PCL could pave the way for cheer's Olympic future.

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📺 Broadcast Coverage

Good Day PA segment on PCL launch
Good Day PA • Jun 2025

Cheerleading Finally Has Its First Professional League

A feel-good news segment celebrating the PCL's historic debut in cheer.

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📈 Industry Impact

SBJ: Varsity Spirit launching Pro Cheer League
Sports Business Journal • Jun 18, 2025

Varsity Spirit launching Pro Cheer League

SBJ unpacks the strategy and business outlook behind the Pro Cheer League's launch.

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🌟 Local Spotlight

WFAA Dallas: PCL coming to Dallas
WFAA (Dallas) • Jun 2025

Pro cheer is coming to Dallas this year! Here's a look at the brand new league

Local coverage introduces the Dallas Drive and what fans can expect in North Texas.

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The PCL's debut has officially sparked a new era for cheerleading—one built on athleticism, opportunity, and the chance to perform at the highest level. With the media tour complete and the season ahead, the countdown to history is on.

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Why Fans Are Ready for a Professional Cheer League

Why Fans Are Ready for a Professional Cheer League

Cheerleading is about to take center stage in a whole new way. For decades, fans have packed gyms and arenas to watch high school, college, and all-star athletes light up the floor with jaw-dropping stunts, precision tumbling, and powerful performances....

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John Newby Named Inaugural Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League

John Newby Named Inaugural Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League

The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit proudly announced a historic milestone for the sport of cheer with the appointment of John Newby as the inaugural Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League. As Commissioner, a role vital to the...

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How to Follow Along with the Inaugural Pro Cheer League Tryouts

How to Follow Along with the Inaugural Pro Cheer League Tryouts

The countdown is on. For the first time ever, cheer athletes will have the chance to take their skills to the professional stage as the Pro Cheer League gears up for its inaugural season in 2026. But before the spotlight shines on the competition floor, the action starts with the very first round of tryouts this fall.

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