Supreme Regional Battle Of The Bands Set For November 7 In DeSoto

DESOTO, Texas (TXAN 24) — High school marching bands from Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma will take the field Saturday, November 7, for the 2026 Supreme Regional Battle of the Bands at DeSoto ISD Eagle Stadium.

The competition will bring together programs from across the region for a showcase of marching band talent, musical performance, school pride and competitive excellence. Gates are scheduled to open at 11 a.m., with spectators expected to fill the stadium for a full day of performances.

This year’s participating schools will compete across three divisions: Small, Medium and Large.

Small Division

• Hillcrest High School

• Little Rock Southwest High School

• Universal Academy

• La Marque High School

• Wilmer-Hutchins High School

• Pinkston High School

• Dunbar High School

Medium Division

• O.D. Wyatt High School — Fort Worth, Texas

• W.H. Adamson High School — Dallas, Texas

• Parkview High School — Little Rock, Arkansas

• Northeast Early College — Austin, Texas

• Booker T. Washington High School — Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Dallas Carter High School — Dallas, Texas

Large Division

• Sunset High School — Dallas, Texas

• Cedar Hill High School — Cedar Hill, Texas

• Dallas Skyline High School — Dallas, Texas

With schools traveling from multiple states, the regional competition offers students an opportunity to represent their communities while showcasing the discipline, preparation and teamwork required for competitive marching band.

The 2026 Supreme Regional Battle of the Bands will take place Saturday, November 7, at DeSoto ISD Eagle Stadium in DeSoto, Texas. Gates open at 11 a.m.