👋 WELCOME
Hi everyone – and welcome back to PCL Fan Zone, your independent guide to understanding the Pro Cheer League, not just following it.
We break down what’s happening across the league, why it matters, and what you should watch next.
Let’s dive in 👇
LEAGUE NEWS
Match 1 Recap: Miami Metal Wins Historic PCL Opener
Miami Metal kicked off the first-ever Pro Cheer League season with a historic victory in Indianapolis, setting the tone for what looks to be an exciting year of professional cheer.
The team delivered standout performances across the quarters, showcasing both athleticism and smart coaching strategy.
The match also highlighted emerging stars and key moments across all teams that will shape the season, giving us all a first look at the level of competition in the PCL. From tumbling and stunt challenges to routines, the first match offered a bit of everything.
For a full breakdown of quarter-by-quarter results, highlights, and insights from the first-ever PCL match, read the complete recap here:
🏆 SEASON TRACKER
Latest Results & Standings
Match 1 (Jan 16) Results:
Miami Metal: 13 points
Dallas Drive: 12 points
Golden State Grit: 9 points
Atlanta Air: 6 points
League Standings:
Same as above, see the table here.
Next Match:
Match 2: Feb 13 – See match details
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Skylar – The power tumbler on Miami Metal
“It’s been years since the cheer world has seen big tumbling like this…”
Skylar is a powerhouse tumbler on Miami Metal, specializing in power tumbling, with a standout double layout that was one of the most reported standout moments of Match 1.
He shared what makes PCL feel next-level, why he’s excited to bring big tumbling back to cheer, and his message to fans!
📚 FAN GUIDE
New to the league? Or want to understand a specific part of the sport better?
This week’s featured guide:
What the Stunt Positions in Cheerleading Are (+ 4 Common Misconceptions)
There are three main types of positions in cheerleading stunts; bases, flyers, and spotters. The positions can be further broken down into main bases, secondary/side bases, back spots, front spots, and additional spotters...
We will break down all these different positions, their roles, and why they are important!
📣 AROUND THE LEAGUE
All Teams Received Their Uniforms in Time for Match 1! See them here.
Judge Mimi’s Thoughts on the PCL Format. Listen for ideas.
“What the Pro Cheer League Got Right — and What It Still Needs“ - Cheer Daily. Read here.
“Up Close and Behind the Scenes at the First Pro Cheer League Match” - The Cheer Mom podcast 🎧 Listen here.
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