It's time for the 2026 DCI World Championship Prelims, when open class and world class drum corps will take the field in Indianapolis in the largest DCI event of the season.

Ensembles have worked through the entire DCI circuit to get to this point, where the king of the 2026 season will be crowned.

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Bluecoats is the favorite entering August 6, but there's multiple corps who are in contention such as Boston Crusaders who would love to go back-to-back.

Here's every drum corps taking the field at the 2026 DCI World Championships and the name of their programs.

Every Drum Corps And Program At DCI World Championship Prelims 2026

World Class

• The Academy – In the Center of the Ring
• Blue Devils – ZEI
• Blue Knights – The Sky Between
• Blue Stars – Collection '26: The Galleries
• Bluecoats – Gravity and Grace
• Boston Crusaders – Blurred Lines
• Carolina Crown – The Doors of Perception
• The Cavaliers – The Lost Boys
• Colts – The Unwritten
• Crossmen – A Side/B Side
• Genesis – Found
• Jersey Surf – Aqua
• Madison Scouts – MadiSpin
• Mandarins – The Silk Road
• Music City – Venomorphosis
• Pacific Crest – The Summit
• Phantom Regiment – Bloodline
• Santa Clara Vanguard – With Reckless Abandon
• Seattle Cascades – Home
• Spirit of Atlanta – Ghost Light
• Troopers – Into Darkness

Open Class

• Heat Wave - Helios
• Eclipse - Lunar
• Les Stentors - The Memories That Shape Us
• 7th Regiment - In Spring
• Raiders - ThreadWorx
• Colt Cadets - Go!
• Columbians - Unstoppable
• River City Rhythm - Within These Walls
• Memphis Blues - The Unforgettable Songbook
• Gold - Luminous
• The Battalion - In Search Of
• Blue Devils "B" - Mise en Place

Exhibition

• Mercedes Marching Band (Mercedes Norte, Costa Rica)

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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?

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