Drum Corps International in McKinney

The 2025 DCI competition event on Monday, July 21, 2025, at McKinney ISD Stadium will once again be a great night of band music in McKinney! Below is the line-up of the musician-athletes that will compete for points on their way to the DCI Championships on August 9 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (List is subject to changes as the date nears.)

• The Academy - Tempe, AZ
• Blue Stars - La Crosse, WI  (#8 in 2024)
• Carolina Crown - Fort Mill, SC  (#5 in 2024)
• Crossmen - San Antonio, TX
• Mandarins - Sacramento, CA  (#7 in 2024)
• Phantom Regiment - Rockford, IL  (#4 in 2024)
• Santa Clara Vanguard - Santa Clara, CA  (#5 in 2025)

Drumline Expo - Sunday, July 20 - TUPPS Brewery

Fans start the DCI excitement before the competition event watching a drumline expo of DCI corps members. Details about the Drumline Expo will be announced soon HERE.

Plan Your McKinney Visit 

Below are buttons to find more information about tickets, McKinney restaurants and attractions, and the events' presenting organization, Marching Music Made in McKinney.

Also find links below for booking your McKinney hotel room.