EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY OF HBCU MARCHING BANDS THROUGH FILM
WATCH ALL MONTH LONG ON HBCU GO
Experience the music, energy, tradition and legacy that have made the National Battle of the Bands one of the premier showcases of HBCU culture.
Throughout September, tune in to HBCU GO to watch all four National Battle of the Bands films, featuring unforgettable performances, exclusive interviews and powerful moments that celebrate the bands, culture and traditions at the heart of the HBCU experience.
Tune in throughout the month and experience the National Battle of the Bands on HBCU GO.
Weeks of September 1 - 13
Week of September 1 - 6
Saturday, Sept. 5
The Road to Houston: Preparing for Battle – 5 PM
Sunday, Sept. 6
The Road to Houston: Preparing for Battle – 4 PM
Best of the Battles – 5 PM
Week of September 7 - 13
Monday, Sept. 7
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 7 PM
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 8:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 12 (MARATHON - All Four Films)
Best of the Battles – 12 NOON
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 1 PM
Salute to HBCU Marching Bands – 2 PM
The Road to Houston: Preparing for Battle – 3 PM
The Road to Houston: Preparing for Battle – 4 PM
Sunday, Sept. 13
The Road to Houston: Preparing for Battle – 4 PM
Weeks of September 14 – 30
Week of September 14 - 20
Monday, Sept. 14
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 8:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 19
Best of the Battles – 10:30 PM
Week of September 21 - 30
Monday, Sept. 21
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 8:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 26
The Road to Houston: Preparing for Battle – 3 PM
Best of the Battles – 10:30
Sunday, Sept. 27
Best of the Battles – 4 PM
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 5 PM
Monday, Sept. 28
Celebrating Champions of Culture – 8:30 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 2027!
The journey continues! Join us for the 2027 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in The Palm Beaches (January) and Dallas, Texas (Weekend of August 27).