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MEET THE BANDS

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Meet the Bands  

Taking the Stage

These are the champions of culture, bringing unmatched talent and energy to the field. Learn more about the incredible HBCU marching bands performing at the 2026 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in the Palm Beaches. 

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Bethune-Cookman University –

Marching Wildcats

Playing to the East

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Florida A&M University-
The Marching "100"

Playing to the West

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Florida Memorial University –

The ROAR

Playing to the East

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North Carolina A&T State University –

Blue & Gold Marching Machine

Playing to the East

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South Carolina State University –

Marching 101

Playing to the West

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Southern University –

Human Jukebox

Playing to the West

The Bands That 
Took the Stage

These are the champions of culture, bringing unmatched talent and energy to the field. Learn more about the incredible HBCU marching bands who performed at the 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands - 10th Anniversary Celebration. Stay tuned for the 2025 band announcement this Spring.

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Bethune-Cookman University,

Marching Wildcats

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Jackson State University, 
The Sonic Boom of the South

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Miles College, 
Purple Marching Machine

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Prairie View A&M University,

Marching Storm

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Southern University, 
Human Jukebox

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Tennessee State University,

Aristocrat of Bands

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Texas Southern University,

Ocean of Soul

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Tuskegee University, 
Marching Crimson Pipers

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See You in 2026!

The journey continues! Join us for the 2026 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, happening the weekend of January 16, 2026, at Palm Beach.

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Moments Captured With @nationalbattleofthebands

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