2026 USA Lion Dance National Championships
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM
Asia Times Square (Grand Prairie, TX), 2625 W Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, USA
About the event
The USA Dragon and Lion Dance Sports Association is thrilled to be once again working with our friends at Asia Times Square to bring the largest lion dance competition in the Western Hemisphere back at Grand Prairie, Texas in 2026! This year, we've got two jam-packed days with the top teams from across the US vying for the the title of USA Lion King in the biennial High Pole (Jong) Lion Dance National Championship (Saturday, July 11) and the annual Traditional Lion Dance National Championship (Sunday, July 12). Team registration is opening on March 8th, so troupes, start preparing your teams!
Competition Schedule
*Times are approximate
High Pole Competition (Saturday)
Traditional Competition (Sunday)
Team Registration is closed
Prizes
Traditional Competition
Champion: $1,700
1st Runner-Up: $1,200
2nd Runner-Up: $700
High Pole (Jong) Competition
Champion: $2,200
1st Runner-Up: $1,700
2nd Runner-Up: $1,200
Official 2026 USA Lion Dance National Championships Rules and Regulations
Volunteers
Interested in helping us put on the 2026 USA Lion Dance National Championships? Sign up to volunteer HERE!
Merchandise
The exclusive 2026 USA Lion Dance National Championship T-Shirts are here! Order now while supplies last and pick up your shirt from us at the event!
Interested in being a vendor? Email williamn@aquamgmtllc.com for more details! Event Tickets
Buy Tickets Below! Limited amount available!
Children under 2 get in for free. We highly recommend ear protection for all children, as the drum and music will be loud.
All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be issued for tickets.
Please note the following bag policy: we will allow plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags and/or small clutch bags (4.5"x 6.5").
No professional cameras or tripods are allowed. No Flash Photography.
Tickets
2-Day Pass Sat. Sun
All sales are final. Please note the following bag policy: we will allow plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags and/or small clutch bags (4.5"x 6.5"). No professional cameras or tripods are allowed. No Flash Photography.
Sold Out$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
Day 1 [High Pole] Only Sat.
All sales are final. Please note the following bag policy: we will allow plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags and/or small clutch bags (4.5"x 6.5"). No professional cameras or tripods are allowed. No Flash Photography.
Sale ended$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
Day 2 [Traditional] Only Sun.
All sales are final. Please note the following bag policy: we will allow plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags and/or small clutch bags (4.5"x 6.5"). No professional cameras or tripods are allowed. No Flash Photography.
$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
Sold OutDoor: Day 1 [High Pole] Only
All sales are final. Please note the following bag policy: we will allow plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags and/or small clutch bags (4.5"x 6.5"). No professional cameras or tripods are allowed. No Flash Photography.
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
Sale ended