It is hard to believe, but until now, professional cheerleading wasn't a real path for even the most elite athletes. For decades, they've trained like pros--with no league to chase. That changes today ...

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, ...

Debuting in 2026 with founding teams in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, and San Diego, the Pro Cheer League offers a platform for elite athletes aged 18+ to train, compete, and continue their cheer careers at ...

Napoleon Jinnies, who made history when he joined the L.A. Rams’ cheer squad in 2018, tells PEOPLE about his time in the NFL ...

Recent social media posts highlighted that the Minnesota Vikings added two new male cheerleaders to their 2025 roster this year. Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn are the first male cheerleaders on the team ...

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, ...