The best and brightest programmers from around the world have gathered this week in Shanghai, China, for the highly anticipated 2026 Universal Cup Finals!

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, May 10th
• Start time: 11:00 AM CST (3:00 AM UTC)
• See participating teams
• Full schedule can be found here

Streaming

Witness the best contestants in the world as they push the boundaries of skill and strategy. You can be part of this event by following us online either on the English livestream or the Chinese livestream.

Prediction Game

Cheer for your favorite teams and predict the winners in our prediction game!

Mirror Contest

Join the mirror contest and compete in real-time with the finalists from anywhere in the world. Any Universal Cup registered team can participate. The mirror contest is available here, you may use your Universal Cup team account or register a new account to participate in the mirror contest.

Stay Tuned for the Conference

This isn't just a competition – it's a global celebration of competitive programming. Join us for The 2026 Universal Cup Conference for Competitive Programming on Monday, May 11th. Listen to insightful discussions with the brightest minds in the field.

The Conference will be streamed on the Universal Cup channel.