The Bluecoats are one step closer to the finals. 

The highest scoring corps this summer entered the 2026 DCI World Championship on Aug. 6 after having scored 97.450 at DCI Innovations In Brass, and the Canton, Ohio-based corps continued to build on that during the DCI World Championship Prelims.

Bluecoats finished the 2026 DCI World Championship Prelims with a score of 98.300. The corps will now take the field on Friday in Indianapolis looking to further build its lead over the rest of the World Class Corps.

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Their performance time has officially been released. Here's everything you need to know about the Bluecoats performance on Aug. 7.

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When Do Bluecoats Perform During The 2026 DCI World Championship Semifinals?

Bluecoats will perform at 9:05 p.m. ET on Aug. 7 from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What Did Bluecoats Score During The 2026 DCI World Championship Prelims?

The Bluecoats scored a 98.300 during the 2026 DCI World Championship Prelims on Aug. 6.

2026 DCI World Championship Semifinals Schedule Day 2

• 7:30 a.m. ET – Gates Open
• 8:20 a.m. ET – Welcome & National Anthem
• 8:30 a.m. ET – All-Age World Championships Prelims
• 1:30 p.m. ET – River City Rhythm – Anoka, MN
• 1:47 p.m. ET – Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
• 2:04 p.m. ET – Genesis – Austin, TX
• 2:21 p.m. ET – Gold – San Diego, CA
• 2:38 p.m. ET – Seattle Cascades – Seattle, WA
• 2:55 p.m. ET – The Battalion – Salt Lake City, UT
• 3:12 p.m. ET – Spartans – Nashua, NH
• 3:29 p.m. ET – Intermission
• 3:46 p.m. ET – Blue Devils B – Concord, CA
• 4:03 p.m. ET – The Academy – Tempe, AZ
• 4:20 p.m. ET – Music City – Nashville, TN
• 4:37 p.m. ET – Crossmen – San Antonio, TX
• 4:54 p.m. ET – Madison Scouts – Madison, WI
• 5:11 p.m. ET – Blue Knights – Denver, CO
• 5:28 p.m. ET – Pacific Crest – City of Industry, CA
• 5:45 p.m. ET – Troopers – Casper, WY
• 6:02 p.m. ET – Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
• 6:27 p.m. ET – Intermission
• 6:49 p.m. ET – Colts – Dubuque, IA
• 7:06 p.m. ET – The Cavaliers – Rosemont, IL
• 7:23 p.m. ET – Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL
• 7:40 p.m. ET – Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI
• 7:57 p.m. ET – Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA
• 8:14 p.m. ET – Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA
• 8:31 p.m. ET – Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC
• 8:48 p.m. ET – Blue Devils – Concord, CA
• 9:05 p.m. ET – Bluecoats – Canton, OH
• 9:22 p.m. ET – Open Class Encore Champion: Blue Devils B – Concord, CA
• 10:11 p.m. ET – Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps – Rockford, IL
• 10:31 p.m. ET – Age-Out Ceremony

2026 DCI Scores: World Championship Prelims Updates From Day 1

For official scores, visit dci.org/scores.

World Class

• Bluecoats - 98.300
• Blue Devils - 97.025
• Carolina - 96.475
• Boston - 95.438
• Santa Clara Vanguard - 94.563
• Phantom Regiment - 93.063
• Blue Stars - 93.200
• The Cavaliers-  92.088
• Colts - 89.938
• Troopers - 88.688
• Blue Knights - 86.913
• Spirit of Atlanta - 88.700
• Pacific Crest - 87.350
• Madison Scouts - 86.550
• Crossmen - 84.363
• Genesis - 77.438
• Seattle Cascades - 79.738
• Spartans - 81.125
• The Academy - 83.363
• Music City - 83.975

Open Class

• Mercedes Marching Band (International) - 61.80
• Heat Wave - 64.45
• Eclipse - 67.40
• Les Stentors - 69.80
• 7th Regiment - 69.475
• Raiders - 71.05
• Colt Cadets - 73.35
• Columbians - 73.60
• River City Rhythm - 75.00
• Memphis Blues - 77.225
• Gold - 79.425
• The Battalion - 80.60
• Blue Devils B - 81.525

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 – An American Experiment
• Crossmen – A Side/B Side
• Genesis – Abstract
• Madison Scouts – MadiSpin
• Music City – Venomorphosis
• Pacific Crest – Irresistible
• Phantom Regiment – Bloodline
• Santa Clara Vanguard – With Reckless Abandon
• Seattle Cascades – Against The Grain
• Spirit of Atlanta – Ghost Light
• Spartans - On The World Stage
• 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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