STAR Open Cup is a new international competition hosted in Thessaloniki, Greece, bringing together athletes and teams from across the cheerleading and performance cheer community.
The competition is designed to offer athletes a professional, international-level environment where they can perform, compete and receive valuable feedback ahead of the ICU World Championships.
Whether you are preparing for Worlds, looking for a high-level international competition or simply want to experience competing in Greece, Star Open Cup is the place to be in April 2027.
The weeks leading up to Worlds matter. STAR Open Cup gives athletes and coaches the opportunity to experience an international competition environment before stepping onto the World Championship floor.
Key pillars designed with athletes, coaches and national teams in mind.
Meet and compete alongside teams from Greece and abroad.
STAR Open Cup 2027 follows the official rules and regulations of the International Cheer Union (ICU). All participating athletes and teams will compete according to the applicable ICU rules, age divisions, categories, judging criteria and competition regulations.
Be evaluated by experienced judges with international-level expertise.
Use STAR Open Cup as your final major competition test before the ICU World Championships.
Compete at TIF HELEXPO – Pavilion 12, one of Thessaloniki’s major international exhibition and event venues.
From warm-up to performance, awards and everything in between, experience a competition environment designed with athletes and coaches in mind.
Pick your division and step onto the competition floor.
STAR Open Cup 2027 takes place at TIF HELEXPO – Pavilion 12, situated directly in the heart of downtown Thessaloniki. Its prime, central location places teams within easy walking distance of the city center, hotels, dining, and the seafront promenade.
Travel and logistics are completely effortless: the venue serves as a central transit hub, situated just steps away from the new Thessaloniki Metro station and numerous major bus lines connecting straight across the city.