WGI Sport of the Arts (Winter Guard International)

WGIWGI Sport of the Arts is the world’s premier organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions.  As a non-profit youth organization, WGI also serves as the governing body for the indoor color guard, percussion, and winds activities. It is called the Sport of the Arts because it brings music to life through performance in a competitive format. Even with more than 45 years of history, the sport continues to evolve and grow. 

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WGI World Championships

It was recently announced that WGI Sport of the Arts will continue to hold its world championship events in greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio through 2031! This is a major win for the area, as the 2023 WGI World Championships brought approximately 60,000 people and an estimated direct spending economic impact of more than $18 million to the region. Thank you to WGI, which is headquartered in Miamisburg, for its continued commitment to the region!
Watch here an at the WGI Sport of the Arts website for more information about the 2024 World Championships.
2024 Color Guard World Championships: April 11-13
2024 Percussion World Championships: April 18-20
2024 Winds World Championships: April 20-21
 

Watch: Video Recaps of the 2023 Color Guard Finals

Plan Your Visit to the WGI World Championships