SCBDA • 2026
4A State Marching Band Championships
Welcome to the official information page for the 2026 SCBDA 4A State Marching Band Championships.
This page will serve as a one-stop resource for participating bands, directors, staff, families, and spectators. Information will be added and updated as schedules, procedures, maps, and other championship details are finalized.
Championship Day
Event Information (Coming Soon)
Directors • Staff • Students
Participating Bands (Coming Soon)
Information for participating band directors, staff, students, volunteers, and support personnel.
Band Check-In & Arrival
Arrival times, check-in locations, credentials, and event-day procedures will be posted here.
Bus & Equipment Truck Parking
Designated entrances, unloading procedures, bus routes, equipment vehicle routes, and parking areas will be posted here.
Warm-Up Areas
Assigned warm-up locations, schedules, staging procedures, and movement instructions will be posted here.
Band Movement & Stadium Entry
Detailed movement routes from arrival through warm-up, staging, performance, and exit will be provided when finalized.
Performance Schedule
The official performance schedule and order of appearance will be posted when finalized.
Field & Performance Information
Field access, staging, timing, entrance, and exit procedures will be posted here.
Post-Performance Procedures
Instructions for equipment return, band movement, and preparation for awards will be posted here.
Director & Staff Information
Credentials, hospitality information, event contacts, and additional director resources will be posted here.
Families • Friends • Fans
Spectator Information (Coming Soon)
Everything visitors need to plan their championship-day experience at Blythewood High School.
Tickets
Admission prices, online ticket purchasing, and event-day ticket procedures will be posted here.
Gates & Stadium Entry
Gate opening times, spectator entrances, security procedures, and re-entry information will be posted here.
Seating
General seating, accessible seating, and any designated seating areas will be identified here.
Concessions
Food, beverage, and concession information will be posted as details are finalized.
Accessibility
Accessible parking, stadium access, seating, and accommodations will be posted here.
Permitted & Prohibited Items
Stadium policies and information regarding items permitted inside the venue will be posted here.
Getting Here
Parking & Event-Day Traffic (Coming Soon)
Detailed arrival routes and parking information will be published as traffic plans are finalized.
Spectator Parking
Spectator parking locations, entrances, recommended routes, and overflow parking information will be posted here.
Band Transportation
Participating bands will receive designated arrival routes for buses, equipment trucks, and support vehicles.
Traffic Flow
Special event-day traffic patterns may be in effect. Please follow championship signage and directions from event personnel.
Know Before You Go
Championship Venue Map (Coming Soon)
The final venue map will identify spectator areas, band areas, warm-up locations, concessions, restrooms, first aid, entrances, exits, and other important locations.
Stay Informed
Weather & Event Updates (Coming Soon)
Event-Day Updates
Important announcements, weather information, schedule adjustments, and other championship-day updates will be posted here.
Please check this page before traveling to the event.
Downloads & References
Event Resources (Coming Soon)
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon)
Questions not answered elsewhere on this page will be addressed here. Additional questions will be added as championship details are finalized.
When and where is the 4A State Marching Band Championships?
The championships will be held Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Blythewood High School.
What time does the event begin?
The complete championship schedule will be posted when finalized.
When will the performance order be available?
The official performance order will be posted on this page when finalized.
How do I purchase tickets?
Ticket prices and purchasing information will be posted when available.
Where should spectators park?
Detailed spectator parking information and maps will be published before the event.
Where should buses and equipment trucks park?
Transportation, unloading, and equipment vehicle instructions will be published in the Participating Bands section above.
Will concessions be available?
Concession information will be posted when finalized.
What happens if there is inclement weather?
Weather-related announcements and schedule changes will be posted in the Weather & Event Updates section.
Where can I find the latest championship information?
This page will serve as the primary online information resource for participating bands and spectators.
