2026 RESULTS:
CONGRATULATIONS LINC 182!
The 2026 Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes took place
on Saturday, March 14, 2026
at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, Illinois.
Here are the official results of the competition:
FIRST PLACE:
Linc 182
(Bloomington, IL)
SECOND PLACE:
THUMMp
(Milford, MI)
THIRD PLACE:
Outbound A Cappella
(Chicago, IL)
AUDIENCE FAVORITE:
Outbound A Cappella
BEST ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT:
Greg Vaden
THUMMp
for “My Door” by Teddy Swims
OUTSTANDING SOLOIST:
Marissa Buchan
Outbound A Cappella
OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERCUSSION:
Sean Crawford
4O6
(Peoria, IL)
On behalf of the entire Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes production team, thank you to all our participating groups, our generous sponsors, our esteemed panel of celebrity judges, and our loyal audience members who continue to support great vocal harmony! We’ll see you in 2027!
Come see the vocal competition that inspired NBC’s hit show The Sing-Off and the Pitch Perfect movies!
The best all-vocal ensembles in the Midwest will perform before our panel of celebrity judges to be crowned the 2026 Chicago Regional Champion. The winner will move on to face five other regional champions at the National Finals held in California.
2026 Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Wentz Concert Hall
Naperville, Illinois
FEATURING:

4O6

Linc 182

Outbound A Cappella

The Peppermint Patties

THUMMp
With Special Guest Hosts:
Vocalight
2025 Chicago Sweeps First Place
2025 National Finals Second Place
A bonus performance by:
Sonata Problem
from North Central College
2025 Chicago Sweeps Hosts
and Master of Ceremonies
David Wilner
two-time former Chicago champion
Our esteemed panel of vocal industry expert judges will decide which group will move on to the Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals in California.
Morgen Briana Hare
Mike Ferguson
Carrie Marcotte
Mister Tim
Randy Stine