Simon Fraser University won the 2026 World Pipe Band Champions title today at Glasgow Green. It was P/M Alan Bevan’s first Worlds title. Runners-up were Field Marshal.
211 bands took part across all grades over two days of competition. Conditions were perfect: cool and dry. The RSPBA summary sheets showed the final totals.
The Grade 1 title was earned before 16 judges. Thirteen bands competed.
Grade 1 (four legs, 2 MSRs, 2 Medleys)
1 SFU
2 FMM
3 Boghall
4 Inveraray
5 SLOT
6 Fife Pol.
Drumming: SLOT; Drumming MSR: SLOT; Drumming Medley: Inveraray
Overall MSR: Inveraray; Overall Medley: SFU
Champion of Champions: FMM
Champions of Champions Drumming: FMM
Grade 2 final – MSR and a Medley (13 bands went through after two Friday heats involving 25 bands)
1 Ulster Scottish (USA)
2 Annan
3 Pipe Band Club (Aust.)
4 Cap Caval (France)
5 Buchan Peterson
6 Uddingston
Drumming: Ulster Scottish
Champion of Champions: Annan
Champions of Champions Drumming: Annan
Grade 3A
1 Macanta
2 Matt Boyd
3 Maj. Sinclair
4 Livingston
5 Elgin
6 Grayling Crossing
Drumming: Livingston
Champion of Champions: Burntisland
Champions of Champions Drumming: Livingston
Grade 3b
1 Drumlough
2 Govan
3 Williamwood
4 Black Raven
5 Stockbridge
6 Troon Cal.
Drumming: Black Raven
Champion of Champions: Govan
Champions of Champions Drumming: Troon Cal.
Grade 4a
1 Carrigaline
2 St Andrews
3 Cullen
4 Altnaveigh
5 Heidelberg
6 Moneygore
Drumming: St Andrews
Champion of Champions: St Andrews
Champions of Champions Drumming: St Andrews
Grade 4b
1 Bready
2 Lanark
3 Arbroath
4 RAF Oman
5 Dumfries
6 1st Troon BB
Drumming: Bready
Champion of Champions:
Champions of Champions Drumming:
Best Band on Parade:
• Stay tuned to Piping Press for our exclusive commentary on the Worlds. Yesterday’s Juvenile and Novice results here. Full summaries here
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