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The Alamodome in San Antonio will be buzzing this Saturday as the 2025 DCI Southwestern Championship promises one of the most competitive and high-energy events in over a decade.
Known as a cornerstone of the Drum Corps International (DCI) summer tour, the San Antonio regional is always a must-see. This year’s edition is generating even more excitement thanks to the rivalries and rising performance levels across the board.
The Ohio State Marching Band performs Script Ohio before a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. *** Local Caption ***The…
The Ohio State Marching Band performs Script Ohio before a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. *** Local Caption ***The Ohio State marching band trolls their biggest rival, the Michigan Wolverines, during halftime of their match against the Purdue Boilermakers.
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How to Watch 2025 DCI Southwestern Championship
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: FloSports/FloMarching
- Stream: FloMarching (WATCH NOW)
Each season, all World Class corps converge at this mid-season showdown, bringing together the nation’s top ensembles for a full day of head-to-head performances. San Antonio is often a preview of what’s to come in the DCI World Championships in August.
This year’s competition is especially fierce. From perennial powerhouses like the Blue Devils, Bluecoats, and Boston Crusaders to fan favorites like Phantom Regiment and Carolina Crown, fans can expect a display of musical precision, visual excellence, and raw emotion.
Emerging programs, including the Mandarins, Troopers, and Blue Stars, are also making headlines with bold, innovative shows that have reshaped the competitive landscape.
Event Schedule (All Times ET)
- 1:00 PM: Gates Open
- 2:30 PM: Welcome & National Anthem
- 2:40 PM – 4:34 PM: Early Corps Performances: Arsenal, Zephyrus, Gold, Genesis, Seattle Cascades, Pacific Crest, Music City, and The Academy
- 4:51 PM: First Intermission (30 minutes)
- 5:21 PM – 6:29 PM: Mid-Afternoon Block: Spirit of Atlanta, Crossmen, Madison Scouts, Colts, Blue Knights
- 7:46 PM: Second Intermission (60 minutes)
- 7:46 PM – 10:19 PM: Night Block & Headliners: Troopers, Blue Stars, Cavaliers, Mandarins, Carolina Crown, Santa Clara Vanguard, Phantom Regiment, Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, and Bluecoats
- 10:44 PM: Scores Announced
2025 has seen tighter scoring spreads than usual, with corps swapping places almost weekly in the rankings. The DCI San Antonio regional could play a pivotal role in determining performance order at major events coming up in the DCI Southeastern Championship and DCI East in Allentown.
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