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 55,000 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 

April 3–5, 2025  

Venues:

• University of Dayton Arena
• Dayton Convention Center
• Wright State University Nutter Center
• Cintas Center at Xavier Universit
• Truist Arena (formerly BB&T Arena) at Northern Kentucky University

WGI Percussion World Championships Competition Schedule

April 10–12, 2025

• University of Dayton Arena
• Wright State University’s Nutter Center
• Truist Arena (formerly BB&T Arena) at Northern Kentucky University
• Hobart Arena

WGI Winds World Championships Competition Schedule

April 12–13, 2025

• University of Dayton Arena
• Truist Arena (formerly BB&T Arena) at Northern Kentucky University

Did you know WGI Sport of the Arts is a non-profit youth organization based in Miamisburg, Ohio?

Founded in 1977, WGI Sports of the Arts is the world’s premier producer of indoor color guard, percussion ensemble, and winds groups competitions. It is called the "Sport of the Arts" because it brings music to life through performance in a competitive format.  WGI competitions combine the athleticism of an Olympic event with the pageantry of a Broadway stage performance.

The non-profit organization features 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. 

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