Schedule
From entries opening in October to the closing ceremony in April. All times are US Eastern Time (ET).
- Oct 15, 2026Entries openApply separately for each division.
- Nov 15Entries close23:59 ET.
- Dec 7Opening ceremonyOnline. At least one member of each team must attend to be eligible for awards.
- Dec 7 – 20Trader: test tradingSet up your account and get used to TWS.
- Dec 7 – 31AI Agent: development
- Dec 31Trader: optional monthly report for January
- Jan 4, 2027Trader: live trading begins
- Jan 4 – 31AI Agent: trial run
- Jan 31Trader: optional monthly report for February
- Feb 1AI Agent: live trading beginsSubmit the pre-report before this.
- Feb 28Trader: optional monthly report for March
- Mar 25Live trading endsAll positions must be closed by 15:50 ET. Anything still open is closed by the organizers before results are calculated.
- Mar 26 – 31Reports dueTrader: final report. AI Agent: post-report and operation logs.
- Apr 22Closing and awards ceremonyIn person, with online participation available. At least one member of each team must attend to be eligible for awards.
Entries and submissions are due by 23:59 ET on the deadline date.
Official announcements, including weekly rankings and any schedule changes, are made in the WhatsApp group.