MIT's Premier Programming Competition

Battlecode 2026 begins on January 5th, 2026!

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What is Battlecode?

In Battlecode, two teams of virtual robots roam the screen, managing resources and executing different offensive strategies against each other. Plan, code, and compete throughout the month of January for a chance at more than $20,000 in prizes!

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Who can participate?

Anyone is welcome to participate in Battlecode! Any team is eligible to participate in the Sprint Tournaments for prize money. However, only student teams (including non-MIT student teams) are eligible for the remaining tournaments and prize money.

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Want to sponsor Battlecode 2026?

Contact us at battlecode-sponsorship@mit.edu for more information! We offer multiple sponsorship tiers which can include tech talks, final tournament booths, and more.

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Platinum Sponsor

Amplitude

 

Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Jane Street

 

Bronze Sponsors

The D. E. Shaw Group

 

Citadel

 

Other Sponsors

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