Chaos erupts at NCA Cheer Nationals in Dallas

Chaos erupted at the 2025 NCA Cheer Nationals competition in Dallas, Texas, causing panic among attendees. The event, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, drew more than 58,000 people for a three-day cheer competition, which is considered the last and biggest of the competitive cheer season. The participants ranged from toddlers to college-age cheerleaders, with at least five Houston-area cheer gyms in attendance.