State Open Class Marching Band Contest

Open Class Contest

Alamodome: San Antonio

Schedule

​2025 2A/4A/6A Contests: November 3, 4, 5

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

Performance schedules will be posted on Sunday, October 26 by 3:00 PM. 

2025 1A/3A/5A Contests: November 10, 11, 12

Session 1: Monday, November 10 : 5A Prelims (morning, afternoon, (evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, November 11: 1A Prelims (morning), 5A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, November 11: 1A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 12: 3A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 12: 3A Finals (evening)

Performance schedules will be posted on Sunday, November 2 by 3:00 PM. 

Ticket Information

Single Session Tickets: $20 plus fees
Double Session Tickets: $35 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 $15 (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: TBD

2A: TBD

3A: TBD

4A: TBD

5A: TBD

6A: TBD

Future Dates

November 2, 3, 4, 2026: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome
November 9, 10, 11, 2026: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome

November 1, 2, 3, 2027: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome
November 8, 9, 10, 2027: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome

October 30, 31, November 1, 2028: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome
November 6, 7, 8, 2028: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome