WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships Returns to Dayton

2025 WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships in Dayton

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships returns to Dayton and southwest Ohio this in April. Between The Color Guard, Percussion and Wind World Championships, the events are expected to attract 65,000 people to the Dayton area, generating $20 million for the local economy, making it the largest annual convention our community hosts each year.  All events are taking place at UD Arena, Nutter Center, Cintas Area, or the Truist Arena.

WGI Color Guard World Championships Competition Venues & Schedules:

Thursday, April 3:

• University of Dayton Arena, 6:57 a.m. – 10:20 p.m.
• Dayton Convention Center, 8:32 a.m. – 9:17 p.m.
• Wright State University Nutter Center, 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
• Cintas Center at Xavier University, 8:37 a.m. – 9:24 p.m.
• Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, 8:40 a.m. – 10:12 p.m.

Friday, April 4:

• University of Dayton Arena, 7:33 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
• Wright State University Nutter Center, 7:10 a.m. – 10:09 p.m.
• Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, 7:40 a.m. – 10:09 p.m.

Saturday, April 5:

• University of Dayton Arena, 7:07 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

WGI Percussion World Championships Competition Venues & Schedules:

Thursday, April 10:

• University of Dayton Arena, 7 a.m. – 12:22 a.m.
• Wright State University Nutter Center 7:25 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, 7 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
• Hobart Arena, 6:55 a.m. – 4:59 p.m. 

Friday, April 11:

• University of Dayton Arena, 7 a.m. – 11:27 p.m.
• Wright State University Nutter Center, 6:55 a.m. – 11:27 p.m.
• Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, 6:55 a.m. – 7:50 p.m.

Saturday, April 12:

• University of Dayton Arena, 7 a.m. – 12:17 a.m.     

WGI Winds World Championships Competition Venues & Schedules:

Saturday, April 12:

• Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, 6:55 a.m. – 10:41 p.m.

Sunday, April 13:

• University of Dayton Arena, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WGI Sport of the Arts is a non-profit youth organization based in Miamisburg, Ohio.  Founded in 1977, it is the world’s premier producer of indoor color guard, percussion ensemble, and winds groups competitions featuring over 70 regional events throughout the United States.  WGI has also hosted international events in China, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.  

For more information and detailed competition schedules, visit www.wgi.org. 

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