Projection. Order reflects Marching Index rankings as of October 16, 2026; UIL Area contests determine actual advancement.
Projected State slots: 5
Estimated Area field: 27 bands (projection). Basis: 29 bands qualified for this Area in 2025, adjusted to 27 for the 2026–28 UIL realignment; 17 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 EPartially confirmed
Participating UIL regions: Region 13, Region 17, Region 19 (provisional).
| # | School | UIL region / status | Verified 2026 results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearland (Pearland) | Region 19 · Region pending | BOA South Houston Regional finals 87.8 |
| 2 | Austin (Sugar Land) | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional finals 84.725 |
| 3 | Dawson (Pearland) | Region 19 · Region pending | BOA South Houston Regional finals 84.375 |
| 4 | Foster (Richmond) | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional finals 81.475 |
| 5 | Dickinson (Dickinson) | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | BOA North Houston Regional prelims 74.575; BOA South Houston Regional finals 82.225 |
| Projected State advancement line — top 5 (projection) | |||
| 6 | Elkins (Missouri City) | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional finals 78.5 |
| 7 | Clear Lake (Houston) | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional prelims 78.5 |
| 8 | Travis (Richmond) | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional prelims 77.3 |
| 9 | Shadow Creek (Pearland) | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional prelims 77.2 |
| 10 | Clements (Sugar Land) | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional prelims 76.325 |
| 11 | Clear Brook (Friendswood) | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | BOA North Houston Regional finals 76.3 |
| 12 | Barbers Hill (Mont Belvieu) — Provisional | Region 19 · Region pending | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL State prelims, 14th place (2025) |
| 13 | Clear Falls (League City) — Provisional | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area E finals, 7th place (2025) |
| 14 | Fulshear (Fulshear) — Provisional | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area E finals, 8th place (2025) |
| 15 | George Ranch (Richmond) | Region 13 · Region: Division 1 (10/9/2026) | BOA North Houston Regional prelims 69.425; BOA South Houston Regional prelims 78 |
| 16 | Manvel (Manvel) | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional prelims 75.05 |
| 17 | Ridge Point (Missouri City) | Region 13 · Region: Division 2 (10/9/2026) | BOA South Houston Regional prelims 72.65 |
| 18 | Clear Springs (League City) | Region 17 · Region: Division 1 (10/8/2026) | BOA North Houston Regional prelims 67.05 |
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