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After three days of intense competitions at the 2025 DCI World Championships, that saw two top two corps, Bluecoats and Boston Crusaders, neck-and-neck we finally have a winner.
In their 85th year of competing, the Boston Crusaders won the 2025 DCI World Championship for their show “Boom.”
See what else happened on an action-packed night of marching from Lucas Oil Stadium at the 2025 DCI World Championships.
For the first time ever, with a score of 98.425, The Boston Crusaders are the DCI World Champions in 2025. The Boston Crusaders are the first new corps to win the championship since 2016, when the Bluecoats won the championship.
The winner of the Best Color Guard award was presented to the Boston Crusaders. The Bluecoats are taking home the award for Best Visual Performance. The Boston Crusaders also added the Best Brass Award to their collection of awards so far. The Boston Crusaders also added the Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Section.
The Bluecoats won the award for Best Overall General Effect.
Arguably one of the most talented corps on the scene today, the Bluecoats of Canton, Ohio are the reigning World Champions and are already rumored to have one of the best productions they’ve ever put on. The Bluecoats are the ones to beat for any other corps looking to take World Championship Finals.
The Boston Crusaders of Boston, Massachusetts have been in the top two rankings for DCI throughout the summer season. The Crusaders were just over one point away from taking the World Championships title last year, but have an intriguing 2025 production that could take them to national glory.
Santa Clara Vanguard from Santa Clara, California finished sixth in last season’s World Championship Finals, and could very well rise to be within the top five if they continue to shine through the summer. One of the most successful corps in DCI history, the ensemble has won seven DCI World Championship titles between 1973 and 2018.
Placing third in both the DCI World Championship Semifinals and Finals in 2024, the Blue Devils out of Concord, California are primed to compete among the best once again this time around. The Blue Devils hold the record for the most Drum Corps International World Championship titles. The corps has won a total of 21 times, most recently in 2023.
Carolina Crown from Fort Mill, South Carolina kicks off the final six corps of DCI San Antonio. Carolina Crown has been a DCI finalist every year for more than two decades, earning its first World Championship title in DCI’s World Class division in 2013.
The Phantom Regiment of Rockford, Illinois has been known for its powerful performances over the years. The 12-time medalist has won two DCI World Championship titles in 1996 and 2008.
Performances will resume at 8:32 p.m. ET with Phantom Regiment starting off the second half of action.
The Mandarins from Sacramento, California have been a consistent top-five corps in recent showings. Their 2025 program hopes to build off the momentum they have been accumulating, especially with a World Championships
The Cavaliers from Rosemont, Illinois have been up and coming this summer. An 11th place finish in last year’s World Championship Finals seems to be behind them as the Cavaliers begin a new era under a fresh design team.
The Blue Stars out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been eager to find themselves on the World Championship podium since they joined the World Class division back in 2006. Their sporty, spunky 2025 campaign hopes to do just that.
With their iconic Western theme, seeing as the Troopers are from Casper, Wyoming, and commitment to patriotic storytelling, the corps have quickly become a fan favorite. The Troopers placed 11th in last season’s World Class Prelims.
Originally founded in 1963, the Colts are from Dubuque, Iowa and placed within the top 10 in the 2024 World Championship Finals and could very well have a statement season this year.
The Blue Knights of Denver, Colorado enter the 2025 season chasing a World Championships Finals appearance after being cut from the lineup in 2024. Recognized for innovation in visual design and contemporary programming, the Blue Knights have been a DCI World Championship finalist more than 20 times.
After performances from the INpact Band and U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, it’s time for the final day of competition to officially begin. The Blue Knights will kick off the action at 6:30 PM ET, and the Bluecoats will close out the show at 10:07 PM.
All times ET and subject to change
The top 12 Corps advanced to tomorrow’s finals. Here’s how the corps scored during the semifinals
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