Your Friendly Guide to DCI 2026: Fan Favorite, Streaming, and Big Prizes

What Is This All About?

Imagine a big music competition where groups of kids and adults play drums and brass instruments while marching in cool formations. That’s called DCI (Drum Corps International). This article tells you:

• Who won the "Fan Favorite" vote at a show in Denton on July 16, 2026
• A fun new prize game for fans this season
• How and when to watch all the shows online
• Extra stuff like radio and replays

The Fan Favorite Winner at DCI Denton (July 16, 2026)

We already know who the fans picked as their favorite drum and bugle corps (a group with drums and horns) at the 2026 DCI Denton show:

• Winner: Carolina Crown

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

New This Season: Vote and Win Big!

This year, something exciting is new!

• One vote = one chance to win big!
• All through the DCI season, every time you vote for your favorite Fan Favorite ensemble (group), your name goes into a drawing.
• A random fan from all the votes will win a new set of four tires from Yokohama Tire.

Also:

• Every vote for a specific corps adds to a season-long count.
• That count can help your favorite group win a cash prize (money), also sponsored by Yokohama Tire.

The Cash Prizes by Group Type

• World Class: $5,000 award announced at the start of DCI World Championship Finals Retreat
• All-Age Class: $2,500 award announced at the start of All-Age Class Championship Finals Retreat
• Open Class: $2,500 award announced on Friday evening after DCI World Championship Semifinals

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

Get Caught Up On All Things DCI 2026

Here are handy links to learn more (like a menu of fun articles):

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

How To Watch DCI 2026 Live Streams

• All live streaming for the 2026 DCI season is only on FloMarching and the FloSports app (you need a subscription).
• Missed a show? No worries! Every streamed event gets a Rebroadcast the next day.

2026 DCI Live Streaming Schedule

You can watch many shows each week from June 26 to August 8 (Finals). Watch at home or on the go with the FloSports app.

Show List (Date | Name)

• • 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 exclusive show, not part of the main 2026 DCI Summer Tour.

More streamed shows may be added, so keep checking!

Watch DCI Replays On Demand With Sound

• Some replays from past DCI seasons are available with sound anytime.
• Look out for news on 2026 shows with sound.

Encore: On The Shoulders of Giants

You can watch a 22-minute documentary about the Boston Crusaders’ 2025 group (their 85th year). It’s like a movie about their journey!

FloMarching Radio Streaming 24/7

• Starting June 1, FloMarching Radio plays DCI music all day, every day.
• It’s free! Listen 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.
• Use FloMarching or the FloSports app with a subscription.

When Are DCI World Championships 2026?

• August 6: Prelims (first round)
• August 7: Semifinals
• August 8: Finals

Where Are DCI World Championships 2026?

• At Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana (the football Colts’ home).

Join the Conversation on Social

You can talk with other fans on social media about all the fun!

Summary

In short: Carolina Crown won Fan Favorite at DCI Denton (July 16). This season, every vote enters you to win 4 tires and helps your corps earn cash prizes. You can watch all DCI 2026 shows on FloMarching/FloSports app, with replays next day. The season runs June 26–August 8, ending at Lucas Oil Stadium. Free radio starts June 1. Have fun and vote!

FAQ

Q: How do I vote for my favorite corps?
A: Use the vote link on the FloMarching page or this direct link if it’s not showing.

Q: What do I win by voting?
A: Each vote gives you a chance at 4 free Yokohama tires, and your corps gets points toward cash prizes.

Q: Can I watch shows later if I miss them?
A: Yes! Every live stream gets a rebroadcast the next day on FloMarching.

Q: Is FloMarching Radio free?
A: Yes, it’s free starting June 1 on YouTube or the FloSports app, 24/7.

Q: Where is the big DCI finale?
A: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 6–8.