Drum Corps World Championships
Indianapolis, IN
August 9-11, 2018
Welcome to your one-stop for everything you need to know about Championships Week! Read on for information on Tickets, Hotel Rooms, Banquet, Events, Parties, and MORE as the 2018 Phantom Regiment heads to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2018 DCI World Championships.
DCI World Championship Tickets
The Regiment Block of tickets is SOLD OUT! However, tickets for DCI Championship events are available for purchase online or at the Lucas Oil Stadium Box Office.
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Indiana Residents can purchase discounted tickets for $19 with a valid IN State ID. More info here.
Regiment HQ – Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown is SOLD OUT for the weekend of DCI Championships. However, our Celebration Brunch will be taking place here on the Sunday after championships. You’ll definitely see plenty of Phans and Phamily in the lobby!
End of Season Celebration Brunch
Join us for the Phantom Regiment end of season Celebration Brunch held on the Sunday of Championships week. Celebrate the 2018 season with the members, staff, and volunteers that made “This New World” happen.
The banquet is open to family, friends, fans & donors of the Phantom Regiment. The banquet will include: brunch; photo slideshows; a guest speaker; video recap; age out awards; & presentation of the Mark Glasscoe Member of the Year award.
Day-by-Day Event Guide
Wednesday, August 8
Family & Friends Night
Where: Mt. Vernon High School, 8112 N 200 W, Fortville, IN 46040
When: 7:00-9:00pm (campus will close at 11pm)
Admission: Free and open to the public
About: Family & friends (which includes phans) are invited to attend rehearsal and a special performance of the 2018 production of “This New World”! Campus will close promptly at 11pm.
Hall of Fame Kickoff Party
Where: Historic Union Station, 39 Jackson Place, downtown Indianapolis
When: Venue opens 9 p.m., induction ceremony starts 10 p.m.
Admission: Mingling access to ballroom and events is free and open to DCI fans
About: Kicking off World Championship celebrations in downtown Indianapolis, this annual party will include a special recognition of the newly inducted DCI Hall of Fame Class of 2018, live music, raffles, auctions and other entertainment to keep the festivities running late into the night. Proceeds will benefit various Hall of Fame projects, one of which is the Jim Jones Leadership Scholarship Fund.
*The event will include a tribute to Dr. Dan Richardson, a DCI and Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame member who passed away in January of 2018.
Thursday, August 9
The Lot presented by Evans & Promark
Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., downtown Indianapolis
When: Approximately 8 a.m. until last performing corps warms up
Admission: Free and open to the public
About: Come see your favorite corps warming up at historic Military Park before their competitive Prelims performances. A 14-acre green space bordering the campus of IUPUI, Military Park is a little less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium.
World Championship Prelims presented by Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., downtown Indianapolis
When: Gates open at 8:30 a.m., first corps steps off at 9 a.m.
Admission: Starting at $29 in advance
About: 2018 marks the milestone 10th anniversary of World Championship events at Lucas Oil Stadium. In addition to the performances of World Class groups, Open Class corps will also compete at this all-day event that will feature a total of 40 corps. Also look for special performances at the top of the event by the FREE Players Drum Corps and at the end of the night by the Calgary Stampede Showband.
VIEW LINEUP AND PERFORMANCE ORDER
WATCH LIVE ON FLOMARCHING.COM (does not include top 15 drum corps shown in movie theaters)
Big, Loud & Live 15 Cinema Event
Where: More than 600 movie theaters across the U.S.
When: 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, lasts approximately five hours
Admission: $18, but may vary by theater location
About: If you can’t make it to Lucas Oil Stadium, you can still take part in the World Championships excitement. “Big, Loud & Live 15” will bring the complete performances of the top-15 corps live to select movie theaters nationwide.
Friday, August 10
Phantom Regiment Parents Brunch
Where: Champps, 49 W. Maryland Street, Downtown Indianapolis
Hours: Starts at 11am
Admission: $20/person, includes lunch + 1 beverage
About: Join the parents of current Phantom Regiment marching members for brunch! This is a great time to meet or reconnect some of the other parents.
RSVP HERE
(Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, 8/8)
IN STEP: Women of DCI
Where: Hyatt Regency, 1 S Capitol Ave., downtown Indianapolis
Hours: 2-5 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
About: The IN STEP: Women of DCI committee, which focuses on the advancement of women in the drum corps activity, will host this first-ever gathering as part of the DCI World Championships Week festivities. Register to become a part of the initiative and be sure to sign the Women of DCI banner and pick up a button/cling to show your support. Several women of distinction within the drum corps activity will be in attendance including Marlene Miller, CEO/founder of Fred J. Miller, Inc., and Kathy Black, who serves as the chair of the DCI board of directors.
The Lot presented by Evans & Promark
Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., downtown Indianapolis
When: Approximately 8 a.m. until last performing corps warms up
Admission: Free and open to the public
About: Come see your favorite corps warming up at historic Military Park before their competitive Prelims performances. A 14-acre green space bordering the campus of IUPUI, Military Park is a little less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium.
World Championship Semifinals presented by EARasers & InEarz Audio
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., downtown Indianapolis
When: Gates open to marketplace 12:30 p.m., First corps steps off 2 p.m.
Admission: Starting at $29 in advance
About: The World Championship Semifinals features DCI’s top-25 corps as determined by Thursday’s Prelims event. These corps will duke it out for a spot in the coveted “Top 12,” giving them one more chance to perform on Saturday. Look for a special encore performance at the end of the event by the FREE Players Drum Corps, a group from Old Bethpage, New York making its World Championship debut.
Age-Out Ceremony presented by U.S. Army Bands
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., downtown Indianapolis
When: Following Semifinals performances
Admission: Included as part of admission to the Semifinals
About: With the help of the U.S. Army Bands, Drum Corps International honors the graduating class of 2018 — corps members who have dedicated their time, passion and hard work to the drum corps activity over many years.
Saturday, August 11
Pre-Finals Party
Where: Brother’s Bar & Grill, 255 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Hours: 2-6 p.m.
Admission: $10
About: Alumni, Phamily & Friends are invited to the official, Phantom Regiment Pre-Finals Party at the 2018 DCI World Championships, Sponsored by the Phantom Regiment Alumni Association. $10 Ticket Includes: FREE Appetizer Bar + 1 Raffle Ticket Entry
Grab a drink and some FREE food before heading over to Lucas Oil Stadium for Championship Finals. Children, families, alumni & friends are invited to connect, share stories, and more! We’ll be raffling off PR merchandise and the PRAA will have some super soft, vintage style PR shirts for sale.
The Lot presented by Evans & Promark
Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., downtown Indianapolis
When: Approximately 4 p.m. until last performing corps warms up
Admission: Free and open to the public
About: Watch your favorite corps warm up before they take the field for their final performances of the 2018 summer season. Military Park is a little less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium. A shuttle bus for fans will run between Lucas Oil Stadium and Military Park from approximately 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
World Championship Finals
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., downtown Indianapolis
When: Gates open to Festival Marketplace at 3 p.m., Ceremonies and special performances beginning at 4:55 p.m., First corps steps off at 6:30 p.m., Awards ceremony at 10:15 p.m.
Admission: Starting at $39 in advance
About: The top-12 drum corps will compete for the last time in 2018 for the chance to be named World Champion and to affix their corps’ name to the DCI Founders Trophy.
Snack & Final Dismissal for the year!
After the finale on Saturday night, members will be dismissed from the parking lot for the last time. Members are not allowed to leave until all equipment and uniforms are checked in. Phantom Regiment will provide a HUGE buffet snack for all in the parking lot. Buses will be provided for any members who need to go to the airport, taking off around 1am. (There is no housing provided after DCI Championship Finals).
Complete DCI World Championship Schedule of Events
Plan your trip to the DCI World Championships with this handy guide to events. Use the link below to find more events including the Open Class World Championships and the Open Class Individual & Ensemble Competition!
