• 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Drum Corps International is pleased to announce that the 2008 DCI World Championships will be held Aug. 5-9 at three outstanding locations throughout the beautiful state of Indiana.

Known for their legendary "Hoosier Hospitality," these first class facilities in Michigan City, Indianapolis and Bloomington are the perfect venues for showcasing the exhilarating performances of Marching Music's Major League.

Schedule/Ticket Information

Individual tickets for events held at Memorial Stadium are available exclusively through Ticketmaster (317.239.5151).

Tuesday, August 5 - 2:30 p.m. CT

Open Class Quarterfinals
Ames Field - Michigan City, IN
Ticket and Event details

Wednesday, August 6 - 11 a.m.
Individual & Ensemble Competition
Indiana Convention Center - Indianapolis, IN
Event details

Thursday, August 7 - 4 p.m.
World Class Quarterfinals
Memorial Stadium - Bloomington, IN
Ticket and event details

Friday, August 8 - 8 a.m.
Open Class Semifinals
Memorial Stadium - Bloomington, IN
Ticket and event details

Friday, August 8 - 5 p.m.
World Class Semifinals
Memorial Stadium - Bloomington, IN
Ticket and event details

Saturday, August 9 - 10 a.m.
Open Class Finals
Memorial Stadium - Bloomington, IN
Ticket and event details

Saturday, August 9 - 5:30 p.m.
World Class Finals
Memorial Stadium - Bloomington, IN
Ticket and event details

Times subject to change. Eastern time zone except where noted.

Fan Shuttle Bus Reservations

Fans heading to the 2008 World Championships will be glad to know that DCI is ready to get you on board its complimentary shuttle service to and from Indianapolis for all Championship events in Bloomington.

Fans can reserve a ride for an entire party through a special online shuttle reservation site, so you can book seats for you and your family, friends, coworkers, or whoever else you’re bringing along to the world’s greatest spectacle in marching music. Then just print out your reservation and bring a photo ID, and you’re ready to ride!

Reserve your shuttle ride today.

View a list of frequently asked questions.

Hotel Reservations

Fans may find limited hotel availability in Bloomington, Ind. from Aug. 7-9 and are encouraged to take advantage of hotel blocks in downtown Indianapolis reserved specifically for the Championship Week.

Downtown Indianapolis will be a hotbed of World Championship excitement playing host to the Individual & Ensemble Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 6, as well as a number of receptions, social gatherings and other activities presented by corps and alumni groups.

Indy hotel online reservation site.

Memorial Stadium at Indiana University

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