The Grade 2 competition at the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships will be held in heats after attracting 25 entries, exceeding the RSPBA threshold that requires divisions with 23 or more bands to be split. Bands are expected to compete in two qualifying sections on Friday, with the top performers advancing to a final. Overall, 211 bands have entered the 2026 Worlds at Glasgow Green, including 49 international bands, making up nearly a quarter of the total field. Read more here.