Drum Corps World Championships in Indianapolis
August 5-9, 2020
This is your one-stop for everything you need to know about the upcoming DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Are you looking for tickets to one of the regionals before we get to Indy…like San Antonio, Atlanta or Allentown? Visit regiment.org/tickets to purchase these tickets as well.
Below you can accomplish everything you need to and know what’s going on during DCI Championships week in Indy!
- Purchase your DCI World Championships tickets;
- Availability expires June 1st.
- Reserve your Indy hotel room;
- Availability expires June 18th.
- Purchase your ticket to our annual end of year celebration banquet
- After August 5th, you’ll have to pay the higher price at the door.
- Championship Week Schedule
DCI World Championship Tickets
Buy your tickets to DCI World Championships through us and join other Regiment faithful. We have Regiment fan blocks at all price levels.
By purchasing your tickets through us, not only are you going to be sitting with other Regiment fans, but you are also helping the Regiment fundraise via the sales commissions we receive. Ticket prices are face value but our ticket convenience fee is 33% lower than other ticket outlets.
Choose your sections for each night before our blocks sellout! (Last day to order tickets in any of our phan blocks for DCI regionals or world championships is June 1st at 12pm).
Regiment HQ – Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Join other Regiment phans in our hotel headquarters – the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. This is the same hotel that our Celebration Brunch will be taking place on Sunday after championships.
Book your room by calling 317-262-8191 and give them access code: DCIPHANREG2020. Or easier, just book online here.
Unused rooms will be released on June 18.
End of Season Celebration Brunch
Join us for the Phantom Regiment end of season Celebration Brunch held on the Sunday of championships week. Help us celebrate with the members, staff, and volunteers that made the season happen.
The banquet is open to family, friends, fans & boosters of the Regiment. The banquet will include brunch; photo slideshow; guest speaker; video recap; age out awards; & presentation of the Mark Glasscoe Member of the Year award.
DCI Championships Week Info
Family Night DCI Week
As we do every year during Championships Week, we will have an open house rehearsal on Wednesday evening from 7-9pm.
Hall of Fame Kickoff Party
Where: Historic Union Station Grand Ballroom, 23 W. Louisiana St., Indianapolis
When: Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Admission: Access to the ballroom is free and open to the public
About: A wildly popular event started in 2009, Drum Corps International hosts its fourth annual Hall of Fame Kickoff celebration to start the World Championships in Indianapolis off with a bang. Evening festivities include live music, games and auctions, with a special presentation recognizing this years’ DCI Hall of Fame Class. Proceeds will benefit various Hall of Fame projects, one of which is the Jim Jones Leadership Scholarship, an award administered by a committee of Hall of Fame members.
DCI Headquarters Open House
Where: 110 W. Washington St., Suite C (Northwest corner of Illinois and Washington Streets, below Panera and Weber Grill)
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday
Admission: Free and open to the public
About: Stop on by and have a chat with Drum Corps International employees while taking a tour through the DCI corporate headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. Be sure to make a stop at the Percussive Arts Society’s Rhythm Discovery Center which is located right next door.
World Championship Prelims – Thursday
For those that will not be in Indy on Thursday – celebrate Drum Corps International’s season with the world’s most elite marching music ensembles in movie theaters this summer! NCM Fathom Events and Drum Corps International bring you DCI: Big, Loud & Live on the big screen for a one-night marching music event.
Watch as the finest compete in the DCI World Championship Prelims, brought to you LIVE from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The event will be broadcast LIVE to movie theaters nationwide on Thursday of championships week at 6:30pm ET / 5:30pm CT / 4:30pm MT / 3:30pm PT / 2:30pm AK / 12:30pm HI. This is your opportunity to experience the best of the best as they battle for the title of World Champion!
Corps Warm-Up Zone
Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., Indianapolis
When: Thursday – Saturday approx. 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 season. A shuttle bus for fans will run between Lucas Oil Stadium and Military Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (except on Thursday)
Enjoy the performances!
World Championship Semifinals – Friday
Corps Warm-Up Zone
Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., Indianapolis
When: Thursday – Saturday approx. 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 season. A shuttle bus for fans will run between Lucas Oil Stadium and Military Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (except on Thursday)
Enjoy the performances! After the performances end Friday night, stick around for Age-Out Ceremony & Hall of Fame introductions.
World Championship Finals – Saturday
Pre-Finals Party at DCI Championships!
Alumni, Friends & Phamily are invited to the official Pre-Finals Party at DCI World Championships!
We’re taking our annual Pre-Finals Party to the Warm-Up Lot this year! All friends, phamily, and alumni are invited to join us in the parking lot just north of Military Park. We will have a dedicated area just for Phans, and an option to include a catered BBQ lunch. Parking is only $10/vehicle. PLUS – You can leave your car in the lot and take the FREE shuttle provided by DCI to and from the stadium.
BBQ Lunch Tickets: $25
Includes catered BBQ lunch, bottled water, $10 donation to Phantom Regiment, walk-up access to tailgate area, and 1 raffle ticket for PR swag & gift cards
Access-Only Tickets: $10
Includes $10 donation to Phantom Regiment, walk-up access to tailgate area, 1 raffle ticket for PR swag & gift cards
(Parking passes are an additional $10/vehicle)
Hope to see you there!
Member Luggage Pick Up
Parents can come by rehearsal during breakfast on Saturday (BEFORE 10:30am) to pick up their son or daughters luggage at the school. This will make it easier after the show on Saturday for you as you won’t have to haul the luggage back to wherever you are parked or your hotel after the show.
Our performance time will be announced after placements from the previous night have been set.
Corps Warm-Up Zone
Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., Indianapolis
When: Thursday – Saturday approx. 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 2015 season. A shuttle bus for fans will run between Lucas Oil Stadium and Military Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (except on Thursday)
Enjoy the performances!
Snack Final Dismissal for the year!
After the finale on Saturday night, members will be dismissed from the parking lot for the final time. Before they can actually leave, they will need to have all of their equipment and uniforms checked in. Once that is complete, they are allowed to leave. We will be providing a HUGE buffet snack for all in the parking lot. We will be taking the few that need to get to the airport around 1am. (There is no housing provided after the show).
