Bluecoats secure third World Drum Corps Championship in Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps won their third World Drum Corps Championship on August 8, 2026, in Indianapolis, scoring 99.1. This victory capped a perfect season for the Stark County-based corps, who dominated the competition, previously finishing first in the DCI preliminary round. They are now one of only five corps to achieve multiple championships, having previously won titles in 2016 and 2024. Alongside the championship, the Bluecoats earned several prestigious awards, underscoring their excellence in performance and overall effect throughout the season.
- •Bluecoats scored 99.100 at the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis.
- •This title marks their third championship in ten years.
- •Bluecoats won multiple caption awards, including Best General Effect.
- •The corps has placed in the top three for 11 of the last 12 seasons.
- •Their perfect season included winning the Innovations in Brass competition.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — 'It's just surreal.' Bluecoats win third drum corps world championship
"The Stark County-based Bluecoats finished their dream season by winning a third World Drum Corps Championship on Aug. 8 in Indianapolis, scoring 99.1.
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