Your Easy Guide to DCI 2026: Fan Favorite, Streaming, and More!

Want to know who won the fan-favorite drum and bugle corps (a marching music group with drums and horns) at the 2026 DCI Denton show on July 16? And want to learn how to watch all the cool DCI (Drum Corps International) stuff this year? This article explains it all like you’re 5 years old!

New This Season: Vote and Win!

This year, something fun and new is happening!

• One vote = one chance to win big!
  Think of it like putting a ticket in a drawing every time you vote.

Throughout the whole DCI season (the summer-long series of shows):

• Every time fans vote for their favorite Fan Favorite ensemble (group), they get entered into a random drawing.
• One lucky fan will be picked from all the votes to win a brand-new set of four tires from Yokohama Tire (a tire company). Free tires—woah!
• Also, every vote for a specific corps (that’s just another word for a drum and bugle group) adds up all season long. The totals help your favorite group win real cash prizes, also sponsored by Yokohama Tire.

The Cash Prizes by Group Type

• World Class (the top-level groups): $5,000 award announced at the beginning of DCI World Championship Finals Retreat (a ceremony after the big final show)
• All-Age Class (groups with members of any age): $2,500 award announced at the beginning of All-Age Class Championship Finals Retreat
• Open Class (newer or smaller groups): $2,500 award announced on Friday evening after DCI World Championship Semifinals (a middle-round show)

Important: Cast your vote today, and good luck! Voting helps your favorite corps and gives you a shot at free tires.

Get Caught Up On All Things DCI 2026

Here are some handy links to learn more (just like a bookshelf of fun facts):

• DCI 2026 Preseason Deep Dive – What You Need To Know
• What’s Playing on FloMarching Radio, June 22-28
• New Venue Secured for DCI Houston
• Big, Loud and Live Is Back In Theaters This Summer
• DCI’s Open Class Continues To Grow
• Boston Crusaders Join the Boston Pops for 4th of July Celebration
• DCI CEO Departs
• DCI 2026 Full Streaming Schedule
• A Complete List of DCI Champions

See Who Won: 2026 FloMarching Fan Favorite – DCI Denton

The winner of the Fan Favorite vote at the DCI Denton show (on July 16) is:

• Carolina Crown

If the vote box isn’t showing up on your screen, you can click here to vote.

How To Watch DCI 2026 Live Streams

All live streaming (watching shows live on the internet) for the 2026 DCI season is found only on FloMarching (a website) and the FloSports app (a phone/tablet app).

Missed a show? No problem!

• Every streamed DCI event in 2026 will have a Rebroadcast (a replay) the next day.

2026 DCI Live Streaming Schedule: Here’s When To Watch

Fans can watch many DCI shows each week! The season starts June 26 and ends with DCI Finals on August 6–8. You can watch from your couch or on the go with the FloSports app.

We’ll keep adding more shows, so check back!

2026 DCI Streaming Schedule

• June 26 | Santa Clara Vanguard Showcase *
• June 27 | Drums Along the Rockies
• June 27 | Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration *
• July 1 | Drums Across Nebraska
• July 5 | DCI West
• July 5 | River City Rhapsody
• July 8 | Celebration in Brass
• July 10 | Western Corps Connection
• July 11 | DCI Little Rock
• July 11 | Whitewater Classic
• July 12 | So Cal Classic: Open Class Pacific Championship Finals
• July 14 | DCI Broken Arrow
• July 16 | DCI Denton
• July 17 | DCI Houston
• July 18 | DCI Southwestern Championship
• July 19 | DCI Dallas
• July 22 | DCI Southern Mississippi
• July 24 | DCI Middle Tennessee
• July 25 | DCI Southeastern Championship
• July 25 | Midwestern Championship
• July 29 | DCI Huntington
• July 30 | The Marion Open
• 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

* means it’s a FloMarching-only show, not part of the main summer tour.

Watch DCI Replays On Demand With Sound

Some replays from past DCI seasons can be watched anytime with sound. More 2026 shows with sound are coming—stay tuned!

Encore: On The Shoulders of Giants

You can watch a 22-minute documentary (a true story movie) about the Boston Crusaders 2025 group and their 85th anniversary.

• Video: YouTube Link

FloMarching Radio Streaming 24/7 Starting This June

FloMarching Radio comes back in June! It plays DCI music all day, every day, free!

• Starts June 1 on the FloMarching YouTube channel or FloSports app.

How To Watch DCI World Championships 2026

FloMarching is the only place to stream the DCI Summer Tour. You need a subscription (paid membership) to watch on FloMarching or the FloSports app.

When Are DCI World Championships 2026?

The big championship goes like this:

1. Thursday, August 6: Prelims (first round)
2. Friday, August 7: Semifinals (middle round)
3. Saturday, August 8: Finals (last round)

Where Are DCI World Championships 2026?

They happen at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana (that’s the home field of the Colts football team).

Join the Conversation on Social

You can chat with other fans on social media (like Facebook) and share your love for drum corps!

Summary

In 2026 DCI, you can vote for your Fan Favorite corps to help them win cash and enter to win free tires. Carolina Crown won the Denton show. All shows stream on FloMarching, with replays next day. The season runs June 26–August 8, ending at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Radio and documentaries add to the fun!

FAQ

Q: How do I vote for my favorite drum corps?
A: You can vote using the link on the FloMarching page or click here if it’s not showing. Each vote gives a chance at tires and helps cash prizes.

Q: Do I need to pay to watch the shows?
A: Yes, live streaming is on FloMarching or FloSports app with a subscription, but radio is free and some replays from past years are free too.

Q: What does "Fan Favorite" mean?
A: It’s a fun vote where fans pick which marching music group they like best at a show like DCI Denton.

Q: Where can I see the full list of 2026 show dates?
A: In the streaming schedule section above, or via the full schedule link.

Q: Is the World Championship in the same city every year?
A: For 2026, it’s at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana—the usual home for DCI Finals.