The 2026 DCI World Championship return to Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium as Drum Corps International's top corps compete for a world title during one of the most anticipated events of the marching arts season. Corps from across North America will take the field throughout championship week in pursuit of a place among DCI's elite.
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Here's everything to know about watching the 2026 DCI World Championships live, including streaming information, the prelims schedule, participating corps and answers to frequently asked questions.
Where To Watch The DCI World Championships
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Corps Competing At The 2026 DCI World Championships
- 7th Regiment — New London, CT
- Blue Devils — Concord, CA
- Blue Devils "B" — Concord, CA
- Blue Knights — Denver, CO
- Blue Stars — La Crosse, WI
- Bluecoats — Canton, OH
- Boston Crusaders — Boston, MA
- Carolina Crown — Fort Mill, SC
- Colt Cadets — Dubuque, IA
- Colts — Dubuque, IA
- Columbians — Pasco, WA
- Crossmen — San Antonio, TX
- Eclipse — Indianapolis, IN
- Genesis — Austin, TX
- Gold — San Diego, CA
- Heat Wave — Tampa Bay, FL
- Les Stentors — Sherbrooke, QC
- Madison Scouts — Madison, WI
- Memphis Blues — Memphis, TN
- Mercedes Marching Band — Mercedes Norte, Costa Rica
- Music City — Nashville, TN
- Pacific Crest — City of Industry, CA
- Phantom Regiment — Rockford, IL
- Raiders — Princeton, NJ
- River City Rhythm — Anoka, MN
- Santa Clara Vanguard — Santa Clara, CA
- Seattle Cascades — Seattle, WA
- Spartans — Nashua, NH
- Spirit of Atlanta — Atlanta, GA
- The Academy — Tempe, AZ
- The Battalion — Salt Lake City, UT
- The Cavaliers — Rosemont, IL
- Troopers — Casper, WY
2026 DCI World Championships Prelims Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 6 (All Times ET)
- 10:30 AM – Gates Open
- 12:00 PM – Welcome & National Anthem
- 2:26 PM – Intermission
- 2:43 PM – Competition Resumes
- 5:38 PM – Intermission
- 6:30 PM – LIVE – Movie Theater Cinecast
- 6:32 PM – Competition Resumes
- 8:19 PM – Intermission
- 8:36 PM – Competition Resumes
- 11:22 PM – Scores Announced
- All times ET and subject to change.
DCI World Championships Preview
2026 DCI World Championships Prelims Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 6 (All Times ET)
- 10:30 AM – Gates Open
- 12:00 PM – Welcome & National Anthem
- 2:26 PM – Intermission
- 2:43 PM – Competition Resumes
- 5:38 PM – Intermission
- 6:30 PM – LIVE – Movie Theater Cinecast
- 6:32 PM – Competition Resumes
- 8:19 PM – Intermission
- 8:36 PM – Competition Resumes
- 11:22 PM – Scores Announced
- All times ET and subject to change.
DCI World Championships FAQ
When are the 2026 DCI World Championships Prelims?
The 2026 DCI World Championships Prelims are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6, in Indianapolis.
Where are the 2026 DCI World Championships?
The 2026 DCI World Championships will take place in Indianapolis.
What time do the 2026 DCI World Championships Prelims start?
Gates open at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Welcome and National Anthem are scheduled for noon ET.
What time will scores be announced at the DCI World Championships Prelims?
Scores are scheduled to be announced at 11:22 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the 2026 DCI World Championships?
Fans can watch the 2026 DCI World Championships live on FloMarching and the FloSports app.
FloMarching FAQ
What is included with a FloMarching subscription?
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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Are DCI event replays available on FloMarching?
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