Googe AI Overview
Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity events for 2026 are already being announced, with early highlights including the online UofTCTF 2026 (Jan 9-11), MITRE’s semester-long eCTF (theme: Securing Chip Foundries), the international iCTF (March 9-13), and university-hosted competitions like Ohio’s BearcatCTF and Texas’s TexSAW 2026, plus specialty events like the K12 SIX conference’s CTF and Wiz’s roadshow in Delhi. Key platforms like CTFtime.org will list more upcoming competitions throughout the year.
Key Upcoming 2026 CTF Events:
- UofTCTF 2026: Online, January 9-11, 2026 (Jeopardy-style).
- Wiz Capture the Flag: Delhi, India, January 22, 2026 (Roadshow event).
- K12 SIX Conference CTF: Albuquerque, NM, February 24-26, 2026 (For K-12 sector).
- iCTF 2026: March 9-13, 2026 (International, organized by Shellphish).
- Wicked6 2026: March 27-29, 2026 (Global Women’s Cyber League).
- WUST CTF: April 6, 2026 (Onsite at Washington University of Science and Technology).
- BearcatCTF: University of Cincinnati (In-person/Online for Ohio/KY/IN students).
- TexSAW 2026: University of Texas at Dallas (International, all skill levels).
- UACTF 2026: University of Alabama (For middle & high school students).
- MITRE eCTF: Semester-long (Registration open until Jan 31, 2026).
How to Find More Events:
- CTFtime.org: The central hub for CTF listings, calendars, and teams.
- University Websites: Many universities (like UofT, UofA, UC) host annual CTFs.
- Specialized Platforms: Look for events by organizations like WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) or sector-specific groups.
