Where to Stay for JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals in Indianapolis
JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals is one of the biggest cheer weekends in Indianapolis. Athletes, coaches, families, gym owners, and spectators come downtown for a high-energy competition weekend at the Indiana Convention Center.
For cheer families, lodging is not just about finding beds. It is about having space for uniforms, makeup, hair supplies, snacks, warmups, early call times, team schedules, and recovery after a long day in the convention center.
The Birdhouse on Meridian offers group-friendly lodging near the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. For families and cheer groups that want more room than a standard hotel room, The Birdhouse can make competition weekend feel easier and more organized.
About JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals
Varsity describes JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals as one of the largest competitions in the world, with multiple performance halls, athlete activities, and a major Super National title on the line.
For 2026, JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals took place January 17–18 at the Indiana Convention Center, with The MAJORS taking place on January 16 to open a massive cheer weekend in the same venue. Varsity’s 2026 coverage described hundreds of teams returning to Indianapolis and taking over the Indiana Convention Center.
Why Cheer Families Need the Right Lodging
Cheer competition weekends are busy. Families may be juggling practice times, performance schedules, hair and makeup, team meetups, awards, meals, siblings, parking, and long hours inside the venue.
The right lodging can help your group:
Stay organized before competition times
Keep uniforms and gear together
Prepare hair and makeup with more space
Give athletes a quieter place to rest
Make meals easier for families
Coordinate multiple parents or athletes
Stay close to the Indiana Convention Center
Reduce stress during a packed weekend
For cheer families, space and convenience are both important.
Why The Birdhouse Works for Cheer Competition Weekends
The Birdhouse on Meridian gives families and groups a downtown place to stay together. The full property sleeps up to 30 guests across 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, with kitchens, dining areas, living rooms, laundry facilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
This can be especially helpful for:
Cheer families traveling together
Coaches and parent groups
Multiple families from the same gym
Athletes with early performance times
Families staying for both The MAJORS and JAMfest
Groups that need kitchens and laundry
Visitors who want a downtown home base
Instead of spreading across several hotel rooms, families can stay together, get ready more comfortably, and keep the weekend centered around the competition.
Parking and Transportation for JAMfest Weekend
Because the event is at the Indiana Convention Center, families should plan transportation before arriving. If your group has athletes, siblings, grandparents, and multiple cars, a shared plan is important.
Before competition day, confirm:
Where your group will park
What time you need to arrive
Which hall or entrance you need
Whether your group will walk, drive, or rideshare
Where you will meet after performances
How you will handle late awards or schedule changes
Stay Together for JAMfest Weekend
JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals is a major weekend for athletes and families. Staying together can make the experience more comfortable, organized, and memorable.
The Birdhouse on Meridian gives cheer families and groups a downtown Indianapolis home base near the Indiana Convention Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals is held at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
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Yes. The Birdhouse can work well for cheer families because it offers multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, shared living areas, and a downtown location near the Indiana Convention Center.
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For some families, yes. A vacation rental can provide more space for getting ready, eating, resting, and coordinating schedules.
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Yes. JAMfest is a major cheer competition weekend in Indianapolis, so families and groups should plan lodging early.
