The Road to the DMC USA Finals Begins

The first stage of the 2026 DMC USA Championship season is officially complete.

After an incredible round of competition featuring DJs from across the United States, DMC USA is proud to announce the official results of the 2026 DMC USA Classic Championship and 2026 DMC USA Open Championship eliminations.

This year's competitors delivered an outstanding display of technical skill, creativity, musicality, and performance. Every routine reflected countless hours of preparation and passion for the art of turntablism, and we would like to sincerely thank every DJ who participated in this year's championships.

The journey now continues to the 2026 DMC USA Finals, where the nation's top competitors will battle live in San Francisco for the opportunity to represent the United States at the DMC World DJ Championships.

Watch Every Official Elimination Routine

Watch every official elimination routine from this year's championships on our YouTube channel.

▶ 2026 DMC USA Classic Championship Playlist HERE

▶ 2026 DMC USA Open Championship Playlist HERE

Judging Process

Each elimination routine was evaluated independently by a panel of experienced judges using the official DMC USA judging criteria for its respective championship.

Judging Criteria

Classic Championship

• Technicality

• Execution

• Creativity & Originality

• Musical Selection

• Stage Presence & Performance

Open Championship

• Musical Selection

• Technicality

• Execution

• Creativity & Originality

• Stage Presence & Performance
  

Scoring Scale

All routines were reviewed using the official DMC USA judging methodology to determine the final conference rankings.

DMC USA Classic Championship

🏆 East Conference Champion

DJ Perly

Final Rankings

Watch the Top 3 Routines

• ▶ DJ Perly (Video Link)

• ▶ DJ Axis Pro (Video Link)

• ▶ J.P. Gunnz (Video Link)

▶ Watch the Complete Classic Championship Playlist

🏆 West Conference Champion

DJ Izloh

Final Rankings

Watch the Top 3 Routines

• ▶ DJ Izloh (Video Link)

• ▶ DJ Cymatic (Video Link)

• ▶ DJ Nomel (Video Link)

▶ Watch the Complete Classic Championship Playlist

DMC USA Open Championship

🏆 East Conference Champion

DJ Santi

Final Rankings

Watch the Top 3 Routines

• ▶ DJ Santi (Video Link)

• ▶ DJ Ease (Video Link)

• ▶ Robbie Wilde - thatDEAFdj (Video Link)

▶ Watch the Complete Open Championship Playlist

🏆 West Conference Champion

DJ Dynamix

Final Rankings

Watch the Top 3 Routines

• ▶ DJ Dynamix (Video Link)

• ▶ DJ Jehred (Video Link)

• ▶ DJ Merrill (Video Link)

▶ Watch the Complete Open Championship Playlist

Congratulations to the 2026 DMC USA Finalists

The following DJs have earned invitations to compete live at the 2026 DMC USA Finals.

Classic Championship

East

• DJ Perly

• DJ Axis Pro

• J.P. Gunnz

West

• DJ Izloh

• DJ Cymatic

• DJ Nomel

Open Championship

East

• DJ Santi

• DJ Ease

• thatDEAFdj (Robbie Wilde)

West

• DJ Jehred

• DJ Merrill

Finals field subject to confirmation. Additional invitations may be extended if any invited finalist is unable to attend.

The Road to the DMC USA Finals Starts Now

Join Us in San Francisco

The nation's best turntablists will compete live on:

Saturday, August 8, 2026

The Midway

San Francisco, California

Presented by AlphaTheta

Official Partners:

CRANE • JICO • MAGMA

Experience:

• 2026 DMC USA Classic Championship Finals

• 2026 DMC USA Open Championship Finals

• Special performances by J.Rocc

• Special performances by illmind

• Session-In producer showcase

• Vendors, sponsors, and community activations
  

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Congratulations once again to every competitor, judge, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helped make the 2026 DMC USA Championship season possible.

We'll see you in San Francisco.