State Open Class Marching Band Contest

Schedule & Location

2026 1A/3A/5A Contests: November 2, 3, 4
Alamodome: San Antonio

Session 1: Monday, November 2 : 5A Prelims (morning, afternoon, (evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, November 3: 1A Prelims (morning), 5A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, November 3: 1A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 4: 3A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 4: 3A Finals (evening)

Performance schedules will be posted on Sunday, October 25 by 3:00 PM.

2026 2A/4A/6A Contests: November 9, 10, 11
Alamodome: San Antonio

Session 1: Monday, November 9 : 6A Prelims (morning, afternoon, evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, November 10: 2A Prelims (morning), 6A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, November 10: 2A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 11: 4A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 11: 4A Finals (evening)

Performance schedules will be posted on Sunday, November 1 by 3:00 PM.

Ticket Information

Single Session Tickets: $22 plus fees
Double Session Tickets: $38 plus fees

Double Session Ticket Options: Sessions 1 and 2, Session 2 and 3, Sessions 4 and 5

Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to avoid congestion at the doors. The Box Office will open 75 minutes prior to first performance of the day and doors will open 45 minutes prior to the first performance in each session.

Tickets are available at the Alamodome box office or through Ticketmaster.

Alamodome Clear Bag Policy

Media

Media Information for Marching Band State Contest

Spectator Parking

A limited amount of on-site spectator parking will be available in Lot B. The parking fee, as set by the City of San Antonio, is $20 (CARD ONLY). There are no re-entry privileges. Spectator overflow parking will be available off-site.

Spectator Parking Options

Photography

Jolesch Enterprises has contracted with UIL to provide photography for the event. To access the Jolesch Enterprises site for photos of the event, please click here.

Live Stream

The National Association of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network has contracted with UIL to provide live streaming for the event. To access the NFHS Network, please click here.

Authorized UIL Merchandise

https://www.uiltexas.org/music/resources-forms

Adjudicators

1A: Shannon Clark, Glenn Fugett, Chris Moss, Tim Ochran, Steven Page, Mike Pickrell, Jodie Rhodes, Tom Slaughter, Michael Tarr, Kent Wallis

2A: Jason Bird, Andy Cook, Suzanne Dell, Jackie Gilley, Marty Griffin, Robert Herrings, Ben Keltner, Dena Laurel, Carl Nelson, Chris Romanowski

3A: Shannon Clark, Julie Davila, Brian Dinkel, Mark Hoskins, Mike Pickrell, Jack Pursifull, Michael Tarr, Kent Wallis

4A: Jason Bird, Suzanne Dell, Hector Gil, Jackie Gilley, Robert Herrings, Mike Howard, Jeff Jones, Jay Kennedy, Ben Keltner, Dena Laurel, John Leonard, Shawn McAnear, Chris Romanowski

5A: Julie Davila, Brian Dinkel, Glenn Fugett, Mark Hoskins, Chris Moss, Tim Ochran, Damon Padilla, Steven Page, Chris Rapacki, Jodie Rhodes, Tom Slaughter, Michael Tarr

6A: Jason Bird, Andy Cook, Jackie Gilley, Marty Griffin, Jay Kennedy, Paul McGarr, Stephen Meyer, Carl Nelson, Warren Rickart, Chris Romanowski