The 2026 DCI World Championship prelims are done and the results have just been announced at the stadium as the first day comes to a close.
The day's schedule opened with Mercedes Marching Band, the only International Class group of the year before things quickly progressed into the Open Class corps and then World Class corps as they compete for a spot in Friday's semifinals.
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The Bluecoats finished with the highest score on the first and was the only drum corps to finish with a 98 or higher.
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View the first half of the day's results below from the 2026 DCI World Championship prelims on Thursday, August 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
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
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2026 DCI Streaming Schedule
* June 26 | Santa Clara Vanguard Showcase
June 27 | Drums Along the Rockies
* June 27 | Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration
June 30 | Northwest Youth Music Games Seattle
July 1 | Drums Across Nebraska
July 10 | Western Corps Connection
July 12 | So Cal Classic: Open Class Pacific Championship Finals
July 18 | DCI Southwestern Championship
July 22 | DCI Southern Mississippi
July 24 | DCI Middle Tennessee
July 25 | DCI Southeastern Championship
July 25 | Midwestern Championship
July 31 - August 1 | DCI Eastern Classic
August 3 | Innovations In Brass
August 3 - 4 | DCI Open Class World Championships
August 6 - 8 | DCI World Championships
August 7 - 8 | DCI All-Age World Championships
August 8 | SoundSport International Music & Food Festival
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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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