Heat Wave will compete at the 2026 DCI Open Class World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, representing the Tampa Bay, Fla., area during championship week.
The corps continues to provide opportunities for young performers while competing in the DCI Open Class ranks.
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Heat Wave joined the Drum Corps International Tour as a new Open Class corps in 2015 and celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2025. The organization is committed to making the marching arts accessible while helping members develop both on and off the field.
Fans can watch Heat Wave perform live throughout the DCI Open Class World Championships on FloMarching. Here's everything to know about streaming the corps during championship week.
Where To Watch Heat Wave At The DCI Open Class World Championships 2026
Watch Heat Wave live at the DCI Open Class World Championships on FloMarching and the FloSports app.
A FloMarching subscription includes live event streams, event replays, live scores, results, highlights and news, schedules, standings, rosters and performer profiles, plus the full library of award-winning content, including Flo Originals.
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2026 DCI Open Class World Championship Prelim Schedule
The DCI Prelim schedule will be updated when the times are released.
2026 DCI Open Class World Championship Ensembles
- 7th Regiment — New London, CT
- Blue Devils "B" — Concord, CA
- Colt Cadets — Dubuque, IA
- Columbians — Pasco, WA
- Eclipse — Indianapolis, IN
- Gold — San Diego, CA
- Heat Wave — Tampa Bay, FL
- Les Stentors — Sherbrooke, QC
- Memphis Blues — Memphis, TN
- Raiders — Princeton, NJ
- River City Rhythm — Anoka, MN
- The Battalion — Salt Lake City, UT
2025 DCI Open Class World Championship Results
The 2025 DCI Open Class World Championship was held in Marion, Indiana, before the event moved to Dayton, Ohio, for 2026.
Spartans claimed the 2025 Open Class championship after earning an 82.150 in the finals. Gold finished second with an 80.875, while The Battalion rounded out the top three with a 79.750.
2025 Finals Results
- Spartans — 82.150
- Gold — 80.875
- The Battalion — 79.750
- Columbians — 77.775
- River City Rhythm — 76.300
- 7th Regiment — 74.225
- Raiders — 73.750
- Colt Cadets — 71.050
- Les Stentors — 68.350
Watch DCI Replays On Demand With Sound
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2026 DCI Open Class World Championship FAQ
When is the 2026 DCI Open Class World Championship?
The 2026 DCI Open Class World Championship takes place Aug. 3-4, 2026.
Where is the 2026 DCI Open Class World Championship?
The event will be held in Dayton, Ohio.
What time do gates open for the DCI Open Class World Championship?
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
What time do the 2026 DCI Open Class World Championship Prelims start?
The Welcome is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
FloMarching FAQ
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