The 2026 DCI World Championship begins with the prelims at noon on Aug. 6 and all the action leads up to the DCI World Championship Final on Aug. 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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The DCI Finals will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET and will stream on FloMarching and the FloSports app. The night will end with the Founder's Trophy being handed to the highest scoring corps and cap off one of the best days of the year for the performing arts community.
But there's a lot that must happen before we get there. Here's what to know about the DCI Finals 2026 Schedule.
First: The Prelims. Here's the DCI Prelims 2026 Slate Today
All times in ET and subject to change.
- 10:30 a.m. - Gates Open
- 12:00 p.m. - Welcome & National Anthem
- 12:10 p.m. - Mercedes Marching Band
- 12:27 p.m. - Heat Wave
- 12:44 p.m. - Eclipse
- 1:01 p.m. - Les Stentors
- 1:18 p.m. - 7th Regiment
- 1:35 p.m. - Raiders
- 1:52 p.m. - Colt Cadets
- 2:09 p.m. - Columbians
- 2:26 p.m. - Intermission
- 2:48 p.m. - River City Rhythm
- 3:05 p.m. - Memphis Blues
- 3:22 p.m. - Gold
- 3:39 p.m. - The Battalion
- 3:56 p.m. - Blue Devils B
- 4:13 p.m. - Genesis
- 4:30 p.m. - Seattle Cascades
- 4:47 p.m. - Spartans
- 5:04 p.m. - The Academy
- 5:21 p.m. - Music City
- 5:38 p.m. - Intermission
- 6:30 p.m. - Big, Loud, and Live! Begins
- 6:37 p.m. - Crossmen
- 6:54 p.m. - Madison Scouts
- 7:11 p.m. - Pacific Crest
- 7:28 p.m. - Spirit of Atlanta
- 7:45 p.m. - Blue Knights
- 8:02 p.m. - Troopers
- 8:19 p.m. - Intermission
- 8:41 p.m. - Colts
- 8:58 p.m. - The Cavaliers
- 9:15 p.m. - Blue Stars
- 9:32 p.m. - Phantom Regiment
- 9:49 p.m. - Santa Clara Vanguard
- 10:06 p.m. - Boston Crusaders
- 10:23 p.m. - Carolina Crown
- 10:40 p.m. - Blue Devils
- 10:57 p.m. - Bluecoats
- 11:22 p.m. - Scores Announced
Second: DCI Semifinals 2026 & And All-Age Championship Prelims
The semifinals powers Day 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium and features the start of the DCI All-Age Championship Prelims, which will culminate on Saturday.
The day will also feature the alumni corps for the Phantom Regiment ending the night as well as an encore performance from the Blue Devils B, which won the Open Class World Championship earlier this week.
Performance order won't be known until after prelims. They will be available on FloMarching.
All times ET and subject to change
- 7:30 AM Gates Open
- 8:20 AM Welcome & National Anthem
- 8:30 AM All-Age World Championships Prelims
- 1:30 PM DCI World Championships Semifinals Begins
- 3:29 PM Intermission
- 3:41 PM Competition Resumes
- 6:27 PM Intermission
- 6:44 PM Competition Resumes
- 9:22 PM Encore - Open Class World Champion
- 10:11 PM Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps - Rockford, IL
Last: The DCI Finals 2026
The action begins at 9 a.m. ET with the start of DCI All-Age Finals. The corps will begin at 10 a.m. and awards will be at 1:45 p.m.
Then the final hours of the DCI season begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday with Finals starting at 6:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will start at 10 p.m.
Performance order won't be known until after the semifinals. They will be available on FloMarching.
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Where Are The DCI World Championships?
The 2026 DCI World Championships are being held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the longtime home of Drum Corps International championship week.
The venue hosts World Class Prelims, Semifinals and Finals, bringing together the best drum corps from across North America to determine this year's DCI champion.
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.
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