It’s that time of the summer — the Drum Corps International Midwest Classic is returning to DeKalb, Illinois, this week.
One of two key competitive benchmarks in anticipation of the DCI World Championships, the Midwest Classic will bring several World Class Corps together with just weeks left in the season.
Saturday will be one of the last chances for Drum Corps to prove themselves ahead of the Aug. 9 World Championships in Indianapolis. Get ready for some intense competition.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Drum Corps International Midwest Classic, including TV channel and streaming options for the marching band event.
How to watch the DCI Midwest Classic 2025
The 2025 DCI Midwest Classic will not be broadcast on television, but fans can still stream the action exclusively on FloMarching.
DCI Midwest Classic 2025 start time
- Date: Saturday, July 26
- Time: 5:30–11:30 p.m. ET
The 2025 DCI Midwest Classic will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 5:30–11:30 p.m. ET at the Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University.
DCI Midwest Classic 2025 schedule
Here’s a look at the schedule and lineup for Saturday’s meet.
| Time (ET) | Event | Watch |
| 5:30 p.m. | Gates Open | FloMarching |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome & National Anthem | FloMarching |
| 7:05 p.m. | PHANtastic (Rockford, IL) | FloMarching |
| 7:15 p.m. | Rosemont King Cobras | FloMarching |
| 7:25 p.m. | Green Beret Marching Band (Janesville, WI) | FloMarching |
| 7:35 p.m. | Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps (Geneseo, IL) | FloMarching |
| 7:47 p.m. | Govenaires (St. Peter, MN) | FloMarching |
| 8:04 p.m. | Colt Cadets (Dubuque, IA) | FloMarching |
| 8:21 p.m. | River City Rhythm (Anoka, MN) | FloMarching |
| 8:38 p.m. | Columbians (Pasco, WA) | FloMarching |
| 8:55 p.m. | Madison Scouts (Madison WI) | FloMarching |
| 9:12 p.m. | Pacific Crest (City of Industry, CA) | FloMarching |
| 9:29 p.m. | Intermission | FloMarching |
| 9:46 p.m. | Colts (Dubuque, IA) | FloMarching |
| 10:03 p.m. | The Cavaliers (Rosemont, IL) | FloMarching |
| 10:20 p.m. | Santa Clara Vanguard (Santa Clara, CA) | FloMarching |
| 10:37 p.m. | Boston Crusaders (Boston, MA) | FloMarching |
| 10:54 p.m. | Phantom Regiment (Rockford, IL) | FloMarching |
| 11:11 p.m. | Encore – Phantom Regiment (Rockford, IL) | FloMarching |
| 11:19 p.m. | Scores Announced | FloMarching |
