DCI 2026 Week 1: Boston Crusaders, Colts, Spartans, & Boise GEMS • Seattle, Nebraska, & Portland

The 2026 DCI season is heating up, and there's plenty happening on and off the field. The GErMs take a closer look at the 2026 productions from the Boston Crusaders, Colts, and Spartans, sharing our first impressions and thoughts on each show. We also recap Brad Furlano's appointment as the new DCI CEO and what the leadership change could mean for the activity, break down the results and emerging storylines from the latest weekend of competition, and check in on how the World Class landscape is beginning to take shape. Whether you're keeping up with scores, following your favorite corps, or looking for informed analysis of the season as it unfolds, On the Field is your weekly home for DCI news, results, reviews, and reactions. From opening weekend to Finals Night, we'll keep you up to date with everything happening on the field. Which corps caught your attention this weekend? What shows are starting to grow on you? Let us know in the comments and join the conversation. --- 00:00 INTRO 00:43 WELCOME 01:31 BRAD FURLANO 02:47 BLURRED LINES 03:19 SEATTLE 05:26 NEBRASKA 08:11 PORTLAND 09:52 CURRENT RANKINGS 12:42 GErMs 13:37 HOW WE FEELING 14:40 FUN FACTS 20:26 SPARTANS 23:14 COLTS 34:31 BOSTON CRUSADERS 50:52 GEMS 53:10 AARON VALVE 01:04:05 WRAP UP --- To contribute to On the Field, offer suggestions, and/or ask questions, email us at [email protected]. •GEM Shop: https://generaleffect-shop.fourthwall... •Donate to GEM on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/generaleffectmedia •Subscribe to GEM on Substack: https://www.generaleffect.media/ --- #GeneralEffectMedia #OnTheField #DCI2026