Projection. Order reflects Marching Index rankings as of October 16, 2026; UIL Area contests determine actual advancement.
Projected State slots: 2
Estimated Area field: 12 bands (projection). Basis: 14 bands qualified for this Area in 2025, adjusted to 12 for the 2026–28 UIL realignment; 2 2026 entries posted so far. UIL rule: in 6A, each Area certifies its top 2 bands to State; when 15 or more bands qualify for the Area, one band is certified for each five qualifiers. Bands meeting the UIL judges’ ranking rule also advance (not projected). UIL Marching Band Advancement and Ranking Procedures.
6A Area APartially confirmed
Participating UIL regions: Region 6, Region 16 (provisional), Region 22.
| # | School | UIL region / status | Verified 2026 results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Permian (Odessa) | Region 6 · Region pending | BOA West Texas Regional finals 80.7 |
| 2 | Pebble Hills (El Paso) — Provisional | Region 22 · Region pending | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL State prelims, 35th place (2025) |
| Projected State advancement line — top 2 (projection) | |||
| 3 | Eastwood (El Paso) | Region 22 · Region pending | BOA West Texas Regional finals 76.95 |
| 4 | Franklin (El Paso) — Provisional | Region 22 · Region pending | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area A finals, 7th place (2025) |
| 5 | Midland (Midland) | Region 6 · Region pending | BOA West Texas Regional finals 74.1 |
| 6 | San Angelo Central (San Angelo) | Region 6 · Region pending | BOA Dallas/Mid-Cities Regional prelims 64.55; BOA West Texas Regional finals 70.95 |
| 7 | Odessa (Odessa) | Region 6 · Region pending | BOA West Texas Regional prelims 68.95 |
| 8 | Midland Lee (Midland) | Region 6 · Region pending | BOA West Texas Regional prelims 64.75 |
Sources
- UIL Official Area Marching Contest entries, 2026 and 2025. https://www.texasmusicforms.com/areamarchrptuilpublic.asp
- UIL Area Marching Band Contest Information. uiltexas.org/music/marching-band/area
- UIL advancement procedures. uiltexas.org