DCI World Championship Prelims 2026
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Thursday, Aug 6, 2026 12pm - 11:59pm
Location
Lucas Oil Stadium
One Lucas Oil Stadium
Details
The 2026 Drum Corps International World Championships, August 6-8 in Indianapolis, marks the exciting conclusion of a more than 80-event competitive summer tour for the world’s finest marching music ensembles.
Featuring a high level of performance excellence coupled with an intense competitive spirit, nearly 50 drum and bugle corps filled with dedicated performers will take the field throughout the week, creating unparalleled excitement as they vie for World Championship titles.
Adding to the entertainment in Indianapolis will be SoundSport and DrumLine Battle teams, whose all-age, all-instrumentation performances will add unique flair to the World Championships Week atmosphere as part of the SoundSport International Music & Food Festival.
The complete schedule of Drum Corps International’s World Championship events in Indianapolis include:
DCI World Championships Prelims – Thursday, August 6 | Lucas Oil Stadium
DCI All-Age World Championship Prelims – Friday, August 7 | Lucas Oil Stadium
DCI World Championship Semifinals – Friday, August 7 | Lucas Oil Stadium
SoundSport International Music & Food Festival – Saturday, August 8 | Lucas Oil Stadium Lot B, South St.
DCI All- Age World Championship Finals – Saturday, August 8 | Lucas Oil Stadium
DCI World Championship Finals – Saturday, August 8 | Lucas Oil Stadium
