The road ahead · 2026
Three stages.
One worldwide arena.
Build under pressure, test your ideas against teams everywhere, and follow the 2026 ICPC Challenge journey all the way to the world stage.
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Registration open
Online Challenge 1
Start the series with a worldwide online competition. Register with ICPC to participate and be eligible for prizes.
- Contest window
- August 14–28, 2026
- Registration closes
- August 28, 2026
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Coming in 2026
Online Challenge 2
Your next opportunity to sharpen your algorithms, strengthen your strategy, and compete alongside students around the world.
Details coming soon03
The finale
World Finals
The series culminates on the world stage, where exceptional problem solvers meet, compete, and inspire what comes next.
Details coming soonBuilt for problem solvers
Your next breakthrough starts with a challenge.
Train with purpose, compete with integrity, and join a global community united by curiosity and excellence.