State Military Class Marching Band Contest

Military Contest Pilot

McLane Stadium, Baylor University: Waco

Military Contest Information
Military Contest Adjudication Sheets

Schedule

2025 3A and 5A/6A Contests: October 28

Session 1: Tuesday, October 28: 3A Prelims (morning) and 5A/6A Prelims (afternoon)
Session 2: Tuesday, October 28:  3A Finals and 5A/6A Finals (evening)

2025 1A/2A and 4A Contests: October 29

Session 1: Wednesday, October 29: 1A/2A Prelims (morning) and 4A Prelims (afternoon)
Session 2: Wednesday, October 29: 1A/2A Finals and 4A Finals (evening)

Ticket Information

Single Session Tickets: $20 plus fees
Double Session Tickets: $35 plus fees

Double Session Ticket Options: Sessions 1 and 2

Tickets are available for purchase at Gate C Main Entry. 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.

Spectator Parking

Spectator Parking will be in Lots 1 and 2.

McLane Stadium Policies
McLane Stadium Rules and Regulations can be found here.

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 and Media

For more information see NAMMB

Adjudicators

1A/2A & 4A: TBD

3A & 5A/6A: TBD

Future Dates

October 27, 2026: 1A/2A & 4A Contests (site tbd)
October 28, 2026: 3A & 5A/6A Contests (site tbd)

October 26, 2027: 3A & 5A/6A Contests (site tbd)
October 27, 2027: 1A/2A & 4A Contests (site tbd)

October 24, 2028: 1A/2A & 4A Contests (site tbd)
October 25, 2028: 3A & 5A/6A Contests (site tbd)