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Bands of America Grand National Championships

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November 12-14, 2026

Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, Indiana

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Indianapolis, IN 46225

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The Bands of America Grand National Championships is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation. Bands from across America compete, including some of the finest, most progressive bands in the activity today. The annual event also features exhibition performances by outstanding college bands from across the country. Marching bands from 21 states performed during the 2025 event.

The 2026 field competition features more than 100 bands in preliminary competition on Thursday and Friday. Up to 36 bands advance to semi-finals during the day on Saturday. Twelve bands advance to finals on Saturday evening. Special exhibition groups in 2025 included the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band, Butler University Wind Ensemble, United Sound, Honor Band of America Drumline, and the Indianapolis Public Schools Music Showcase. All performances take place in Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

View 2025 Bands of America Grand National Championships Semi-Finalist Photos

The event also includes an Expo of more than 50 booths, the Leadership BLAST!, and other special events and clinics.

The Bands of America Grand National Championships creates an aura of excellence that fosters healthy competition and student and professional development, all in an atmosphere of celebration for the entire band program, students, teachers, parents and fans.

2025 BOA Results

2025 FINALS RESULTS
97.825 Avon H.S., IN
97.625 Flower Mound H.S., TX
96.450 Carmel H.S., IN
96.325 Broken Arrow H.S., OK
94.475 The Woodlands H.S., TX
93.300 Ronald Reagan H.S., TX
92.925 Marcus H.S., TX
92.375 Blue Springs H.S., MO
92.225 Dripping Springs H.S., TX
89.250 William Mason H.S., OH
89.150 Wando H.S., SC
89.050 Bentonville H.S., AR

Music: TIE Carmel H.S., IN, and Flower Mound H.S., TX
Visual: Flower Mound H.S., TX
Effect: Avon H.S., IN

Esprit de Corps Award: Kenai Central H.S., AK
2026 Tournament of Roses Parade Invitation: Carmel H.S., IN

2025 SEMI-FINALS RESULTS
Class A
1 South Jones H.S., MS
2 Marian Catholic H.S., IL
3 Murray H.S., KY
Music: South Jones H.S., MS
Visual: South Jones H.S., MS
Effect: Marian Catholic H.S., IL

Class AA
1 Arlington H.S., TN
2 Jenison H.S., MI
3 Morton H.S., IL
Music: Arlington H.S., TN
Visual: Arlington H.S., TN
Effect: Arlington H.S., TN

Class AAA
1 Blue Springs H.S., MO
2 Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN
3 Castle H.S., IN
Music: Blue Springs H.S., MO
Visual: Blue Springs H.S., MO
Effect: Blue Springs H.S., MO

Class AAAA
1 Avon H.S., IN
2 Flower Mound H.S., TX
3 Carmel H.S., IN
Music: 4-WAY TIE Flower Mound H.S., TX; Marcus H.S., TX; Avon H.S., IN; Carmel H.S., IN
Visual: 2-WAY TIE Flower Mound H.S., TX; Carmel H.S., IN
Effect: Avon H.S., IN

Get complete results and event coverage at www.MusicForAll.org.

Related Events

• Leadership BLAST! for all band students. Friday, November 13, three session options.
• Grand National Expo, featuring more than 50 exhibit booths. Lucas Oil Stadium concourse.

Ticket Information

• Tickets can only be purchased online at marching.musicforall.org.
• Tickets can be ordered at anytime and also on the day of the event online.

Photo and Video Policy

• Video or audio recording equipment are not allowed in the stadium.
• Any still type camera may be used. Family, friends and fans may take still photos of BOA events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed, without the written permission of Bands of America (or Music for All). Any still camera (making film or digital still pictures) is allowed into and may be used from the spectator seating area of any venue. Cameras (of any kind) may not be used on the field. People with field passes or name badges must go into the stands to take digital or film pictures. Tripods or other similar equipment that may obstruct the view or path of travel of others in seating areas are also not allowed.

Future Dates

November 12-14, 2026
November 11-13, 2027
November 9-11, 2028

For More Information

Web: www.MusicForAll.org

Email: Music for All Office
Mail: Music for All, 39 W. Jackson Place - Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone: 800-848-2263 or 317-636-2263

Also view information about Bands of America Regional Championships

Bands of America is a program of Music for All. Since 1975, MFA, through its Bands of America and Orchestra America programs, has been a destination and set the standard for scholastic music ensemble performance and student and teacher education. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization, MFA uses its national profile programming to model, showcase, recognize and provide individual, teacher and organizational examples of music performance excellence and achievement. MFA's programs include 20 annual events, including the Bands of America Grand National Championships and Regional Championships for marching band; the Bands of America Summer Camp for students and teachers; and the Music for All National Festival for concert bands, orchestras and percussion ensembles. Music for All's programmatic model is designed to mirror and supplement the classroom and performance model adopted in most American scholastic settings. Music for All values and promotes societal recognition of music education and active music making as essential and core parts of every student's educational development.

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