The world of cheer will never be the same after the Miami Hurricanes Cheerleading Squad unleashed a storm of epic proportions at the 2025 International Cheer Summit—earning them the title of #1 Cheerleading Team on Earth from ESPN in a moment that’s now being hailed as one of the greatest performances in cheer history.
Straight from the 305, the Hurricanes hit the mat with a force that felt more like a shockwave than a routine. From flawless aerial transitions to pulse-pounding choreography synced to a thunderous Miami beat, their routine blew the roof off the arena and left the world reeling.
“Miami didn’t just cheer—they detonated,” said ESPN cheer analyst Kara Vaughn. “That performance was hurricane-level intensity. No one stood a chance.”
The squad’s signature stunt, “The Eye of the Storm”, featured a spinning pyramid surrounded by four synchronized flipping baskets—ending in a never-before-seen mid-air pose hold. Judges described it as “physics-defying, fearless, and flawless.” Miami walked away with a perfect score across all categories, including creativity, synchronization, and crowd engagement.
The response from the globe? Instant and volcanic:
150M+ views in just 36 hours
#CanesCrushIt and #HurricaneTakeover trending across all platforms
Celebrities including Bad Bunny, Cardi B, and Shaq reposted their performance
ESPN called it “the most dominant cheer showing in modern history”
Head Coach Selena Cruz, speaking over roaring cheers, said, “Our team is made of lightning, grit, and heart. This win belongs to every single person who believed that the U could take over the world—and we just did.”
The Hurricanes surged past powerhouses from South Korea, Canada, and multiple U.S. dynasties—solidifying their place not just as a national treasure, but as a global phenomenon.
Campus is electric, Hurricanes merch is flying off shelves, and insiders hint at a potential HBO docuseries in development. With ESPN replaying the performance every hour on the hour, one message is sweeping the world:
The U didn’t just bring the storm. They became it.
