The Bands of America Grand Nationals competition kicks off Thursday, Nov. 13, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Prelims are Thursday and Friday, with the BOA Grand National Championship semifinal and final competitions taking place on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Here’s a look at the schedule for Thursday and Friday prelims.
BOA Grand Nationals 2025 Prelims schedule
Thursday, Nov. 13
On Thursday, the Lucas Oil box office opens at 6:45 a.m. An exhibit in celebration of Bands of America’s 50th anniversary will be open in the East Club starting at 7:15 a.m. The East Gate also opens for spectators at 7:15 a.m.
Performance times are as follows for Thursday, as of information last updated Nov. 12:
Friday, Nov. 14
The box office opens Friday at 6 a.m. At 6:30 a.m., East Gate opens for spectators and the exhibit in the East Club opens.
Performance times are as follows for Friday, as of information last updated Nov. 12:
BOA Grand Nationals Semifinals and Finals
Saturday, Nov. 15
Spectators can enter the East Gate at 6 a.m. The exhibit and box office also will be open. Here’s a look at the schedule for the day:
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When is 2025 BOA Grand Nationals?
This year’s event starts Thursday, Nov. 13, with the preliminary round. Some bands will move on to semi-finals, and then the finals round, which takes place Saturday evening, Nov. 15.
Where to get 2025 BOA Grand Nationals tickets
Tickets are available for purchase online at Lucas Oil Stadium’s website through Ticketmaster for the Thursday, Nov. 13 prelims, the Friday, Nov. 14 prelims, and the semi-finals and finals, both happening on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The ticket office also opens up in person at Lucas Oil Stadium at 6 a.m. on competition days.
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Where to park in downtown Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium recommends for those attending the BOA events happening this week on ParkWhiz.
Visit parkwhiz.com/lucas-oil-stadium-parking and then select the event you’re planning to attend to see all the nearby parking options and pre-pay in advance.
2025 BOA Indianapolis Super Regional results
Many of the performers set to take the field for nationals already hit Lucas Oil this season for the Indianapolis Super Regional. Avon won the competition on Saturday, Oct. 25, with a score of 92.7, winning the awards for Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. Carmel placed second with a score of 92.05, winning Outstanding Music Performance.
See the full results here.
Who won BOA Grand Nationals in 2024?
Here’s how bands placed last year:
First place: Avon
Second place: Carmel
Third: Broken Arrow (Oklahoma)
Fourth: Tarpon Springs (Florida)
Fifth: Cedar Park (Texas)
Sixth: William Mason (Ohio)
Seventh: Bridgeland (Texas)
Eighth: American Fork (Utah)
Ninth: Castle
10th: Dobyns-Bennet (Tennessee)
11th: Prosper (Texas)
12th: Leander (Texas)
Exhibition and class A champion: Murray High School (Kentucky)
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What the schedule for BOA Grand Nationals Prelims? See who’s competing
Reporting by Jenny Porter Tilley and Katie Wiseman, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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