MATCH RECAP: Pro Cheer League Draws First Sell-Out Crowd in Atlanta
Miami Metal Make a Statement in the Inaugural Season's Second Match
ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Cheer League electrified Atlanta with the second match of its inaugural season, showcasing each team's elite athleticism and precision in front of the league's first sold out crowd. After a successful season opener in Indianapolis watched by more than 1.6M viewers on ION, each team raised their game and tried to tighten the standings at the midway point of the season. Ultimately, the Miami Metal showed their narrow season-opening win wasn't a fluke, coming away with a dominant win with 15/16 possible points. The win secured another $15,000 in prize money and even more momentum into the season's second half.
"We have been wondering for almost a month how our teams were going to prepare and turn it up a notch after our first match and they did not disappoint tonight," said John Newby, Commissioner of the Pro Cheer League. "Congratulations to Miami and a huge shoutout to the incredible fans in Atlanta who bought into our theme of 'All The Love' with a wild atmosphere in a sold-out arena. We can't wait to turn it up even further in Houston and start the second half of our season with a bang."
Even with Miami taking the first two rounds, the competition behind them was fierce, with a budding rivalry with Dallas taking shape in several head-to-head matchups throughout the night. Atlanta and Golden State were determined not to cede the spotlight with several incredible moments and a loud hometown crowd eager to make noise.
Quarter One
After completing their prepared routines, the athletes moved into the "gauntlet" portion of the match, taking on a series of specialized head-to-head events that determined seeding and points available in each round. Each round opens with a quick competition where the winning teams advance to select a new game to determine the overall winner of the round. The losing teams face off in a second event to determine third and fourth place.
Quarter Two
Quarter Three
Miami had another win between quarters when they were recognized as the fan favorite vote winner, securing the most live votes and the league's first title belt in a new fan feature during the competition.
Round Four
The next match will be live in Houston on Friday, February 27, at 8 p.m. ET. Ticket information and how to watch live over the air or via streaming services on ION is available at procheerleague.com.
Replays of the match will air periodically on ION and are available on demand through Varsity TV.
Video and image assets from the league and each match are available here. Additional items will be added at the same link regularly throughout the season.
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Box Score (each round worth 1-4 points)
1 st
2 nd
3 rd
4th
TOTAL
Miami
4
4
3
4
15
Dallas
3
1
4
3
11
Atlanta
2
2
2
2
8
Golden State
1
3
1
1
6
Standings (after two matches)
Team
Total Points
Miami
28
Dallas
23
Golden State
15
Atlanta
14
About The Pro Cheer League
The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit is the world's first professional cheer league. Featuring paid elite-level cheer athletes at the top of their sport, the Pro Cheer League takes cheer skills to a professional stage. The season started on January 2026 and features teams in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami and San Diego that will compete in five matches across the country to determine the first-ever Pro Cheer League champion. Updates on team rosters, schedules and other league news can be found at procheerleague.com or by following @ procheerleague on Instagram.
SOURCE Varsity Spirit