EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY OF HBCU MARCHING BANDS THROUGH FILM
THE BEST OF THE BATTLES
The Best of the Battles celebrates 15 years of the National Battle of the Bands by showcasing unforgettable performances from 30 iconic HBCU marching bands. Experience the music, energy, tradition, and legacy that have made NBOTB one of the premier showcases of HBCU culture.
Now Airing on HBCU GO
Throughout June
Weeks of June 1 – 14
Week of June 1 - 7
Monday, June 1 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 6 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 7 – 8:00 PM
Week of June 8 - 14
Monday, June 8 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 13 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 – 8:00 PM
Weeks of June 15 – 29
Week of June 15 - 21
Saturday, June 20 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 21 – 8:00 PM
Week of June 22 - 29
Monday, June 22 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 27 – 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 28 – 8:00 PM
Monday, June 29 – 7:00 PM
Now Streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video
Step into the world of HBCU marching bands with Celebrating Champions of Culture, a film that highlights the performances, passion, and legacy behind the National Battle of the Bands. From the field to the screen, experience the culture, the music, and the movement—now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video.
CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS
OF CULTURE
Weekly Airing Schedule
(updated weekly)
Week of Jan 26 - Feb 1
January 31
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Cincinnati, OH (WLWT, NBC) – 2 PM EST
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Youngstown, OH (WYTV, MNT) – 3:30 PM EST
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Wichita, KS (KSNW, NBC) – 7 PM CST
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Little Rock, AR (KASN, CW) – 9 PM CST
February 1
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Odessa, TX (KWWT, MNT) – 10 AM MST
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Louisville, KY (WBKI, CW) – 1 PM EST
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Grand Junction, CO (KGJT, MNT) – 5 PM MST
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Corpus Christi, TX (KRIS, IND) – 5 PM CST
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Seattle, WA (KING, NBC) – 9 PM PST
Week of February 2 – 8
FEBRUARY 7
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Kansas City, MO (KMBC, ABC) – 1:30 AM CST
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Augusta, GA (WRDW, CBS) – 2 AM EST
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Binghamton, NY (WBNG, CBS) – 11 AM EST
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San Diego, CA (KGTV, ABC) – 11 AM PST
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Tyler, TX (KLTV, ABC) – 12:30 PM CST
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New Orleans, LA (WGNO, ABC) – 1 PM CST
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Columbia, SC (WOLO, ABC) – 2 PM EST
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Dallas, TX (KTXA, IND) – 4:30 PM CST
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New Orleans, LA (WNOL, CW) – 9 PM CST
FEBRUARY 8
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Joplin, MO (KOAM, CBS) – 10:30 AM CST
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Charleston, WV (WSAZ, NBC) – 11:30 AM EST
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Baton Rouge, LA (WBRL, CW) – 4 PM CST
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Memphis, TN (WHBQ, FOX) – 4 PM CST
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Wausau, WI (WZAW, FOX) – 4 PM CST
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Miami, FL (WBFS, IND) – 4 PM EST
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Norfolk, VA (WVBT, CW) – 6 PM EST
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Richmond, VA (WTVR, CBS) – 9 PM EST
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Mankato, MN (KEYC, NBC) – 10 PM CST
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Norfolk, VA (WVBT, FOX) – 11:30 PM EST
Week of February 9 – 15
FEBRUARY 9
Greensboro, NC (WGHP, FOX) – 11:30 PM EST
FEBRUARY 10
Cedar Rapids, IA (KCRG, CW) – 9 PM CST
FEBRUARY 14
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Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (WYCW, CW) – 12 AM EST
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Wausau, WI (WYOW, CW) – 1:30 AM CST
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Lexington, KY (WYMT, CBS) – 2 AM EST
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Cedar Rapids, IA (KCRG, ABC) – 11 AM CST
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Wilmington, NC (WWAY, ABC) – 12 NOON EST
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Los Angeles, CA (KCAL, CW) – 2 PM PST
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Syracuse, NY (WNYS, MNT) – 3 PM EST
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Fort Smith, AR (KROG, ABC) – 4 PM CST
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Flint, MI (WJRT, ABC) – 5 PM EST
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Orlando, FL (WFTV, ABC) – 5 PM EST
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Salisbury, MD (WMDT, ABC) – 5 PM EST
FEBRUARY 15
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Houston, TX (KIAL, CW) – 1 AM CST
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Sioux Falls, SD (KELO, CW) – 6 AM CST
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Davenport, IA (KWQC, IND) – 11 AM CST
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St. Louis, MO (KPLR, CW) – 12 NOON CST
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Champaign, IL (WCIA, CBS) – 12 NOON CST
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Erie, PA (WFXP, FOX) – 12 NOON EST
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Charleston, WV (WQCW, CW) – 12:30 PM EST
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Amarillo, TX (KZDZ, IND) – 2 PM CST
Week of February 16 – 22
FEBRUARY 20
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Lexington, KY (WYMT, CBS) – 7 PM EST
FEBRUARY 21
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Mobile, AL (WALA, FOX) – 10 AM CST
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Indianapolis, IN (WNDY, CW) – 2 PM EST
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Omaha, NE (KETV, ABC) – 4:30 PM CST
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Atlanta, GA (WATL, MNT) – 6 PM EST
FEBRUARY 22
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Wausau, WI (WYOW, CW) – 1 AM CST
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Cedar Rapids, IA (KCRG, MNT) – 5 AM CST
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Sioux Falls, SD (KELO, MNT) – 6 AM CST
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Rapid City, SD (KELO, MNT) – 6 AM MST
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Columbus/Tupelo, MS (WCBI, FOX) – 10 AM CST
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Hartford, CT (WCTX, MNT) – 4 PM EST
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New York, NY (WLNY, IND) – 4 PM EST
Week of Feb 23 - March 14
February 28
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Jacksonville, FL (WFOX, FOX) – 12 NOON EST
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Mankato, MN (KEYC, FOX) – 2 PM CST
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Fairbanks, AK (KXDF, CBS) – 2 PM AKST
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Orlando, FL (WRDQ, IND) – 2:30 PM EST
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Philadelphia, PA (WPSG, CW) – 3 PM EST
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Monroe, LA (KTVE, NBC) – 6 PM CST
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Biloxi-Gulfport, MS (WXXV, NBC) – 6 PM CST
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Columbus/Tupelo, MS (WCBI, MNT) – 6 PM CST
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Huntsville, AL (WAFF, NBC) – 9 PM CST
March 1
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Dothan, AL (WRGX, NBC) – 10 AM CST
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Ottumwa, IA (KYOU, FOX) – 10 AM CST
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Macon, GA (WMGT, NBC) – 11 AM EST
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Charlottesville, VA (WVIR, NBC) – 11 AM EST
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Tucson, AZ (KOLD, CBS) – 4 PM MST
March 8
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Lima, OH (WLIO, NBC) – 12 NOON EST
March 14
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Boston, MA (WKBD, CW) – 2 PM EST
The Bands That
Took the Stage at the 2026 Pepsi NBOTB in the Palm Beaches
Bethune-Cookman University,
Marching Wildcats
Florida Memorial University,
The ROAR
North Carolina A&T University,
Blue & Gold Marching Marching
Florida A&M University,
The Marching "100"
South Carolina State University,
Marching 101
Southern University,
Human Jukebox
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.