Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Vancouver, led by Pipe Major Alan Bevan, became Grade 1 World Champions today, August 15, 2026. This was the first time in 17 years they have won the G1 Worlds title since 2009, and the first Worlds title under Alan Bevan’s leadership.
Over the two days SFU won three of the four events, losing the Friday MSR with a seventh place.
St Laurence O’Toole won the Overall Drumming and the Drumming MSR with the Drumming Medley won by Inveraray & District. The Overall MSR was won by Inveraray and the Overall Medley won by Simon Fraser University.
The Champion of Champions for 2026 is Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, and who also scoop the Champions of Champions for Drumming.
Grade 1
- Simon Fraser University
- Field Marshal Montgomery
- Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia
- Inveraray and District
- St Laurence O’Toole
- Police Scotland Fife
- Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia
- Scottish Power
- St Thomas Alumni
- 78th Fraser Highlanders – EP
- Hawthorn
- Ravara
- Police Scotland and Federation
Drums: St Laurence O’Toole
Grade 2
- Ulster Scottish
- Royal Burgh of Annan
- Pipe Band Club
- Bagad Cap Caval
- Buchan Peterson
- Uddingston
Drums: Ulster Scottish
Grade 3A
- Macanta
- Matt Boyd Memorial
- Major Sinclair Memorial
- Livingston Caledonia Pipe Band – EP
- Elgin and District
- Greighlan Crossing
Drums: Livingston Caledonia
Grade 3B
- Drumlough
- Govan
- Williamwood
- Black Raven
- Stockbridge
- Troon Caledonia Pipe Band
Drums: Black Raven
Grade 4A
- Carrigaline
- City of St. Andrews
- Cullen
- Altnaveigh Memorial – EP
- Heidelberg and District Pipes and Drums
- Moneygore
Drums: Carrigaline
Grade 4B
- Bready Ulster Scots
- Lanark and District
- Arbroath
- Royal Air Force of Oman
- Dumfries
- 1st Troon Boys Brigade
Drums: Bready Ulster Scots