The biggest week of the DCI season is here, and what better way to start off championship week than the DCI Open Class World Championships from August 3-4.
All Open Class corps will be competing in Dayton, Ohio for the title of best Open Class drum corps. Gold, Memphis Blues and Colt Cadets are among the groups taking the field.
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Prelims are on August 3, before qualifying corps will compete at the championship on August 4.
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Where To Watch The 2026 DCI Open Class World Championship Live
The 2026 DCI Open Class World Championship will stream live on FloMarching and the FloSports app.
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2026 DCI Open Class World Championship Prelim Schedule
Monday, Aug. 3 – Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
Tuesday, Aug. 4 (All Times ET)
- 5:00 PM – Gates Open
- 6:00 PM – Welcome
- TBD – Intermission
- TBD – Mercedes Marching Band (Mercedes Norte, Costa Rica)
- TBD – Retreat
Schedule will change when the lineup is announced.
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
How To Watch DCI World Championships 2026
FloMarching is the exclusive streaming partner for the DCI Summer Tour. Fans can watch the action from home here on FloMarching and the FloSports app with a subscription.
When Are DCI World Championships 2026?
The DCI World Championships begin on Thursday, August 6 with Prelims before moving onto Semifinals on Friday, August 7, and Finals on Saturday, August 8.
Where Are DCI World Championships 2026?
The DCI World Championships are hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, home to the Colts.
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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.
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