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Become the 2026 Sudoku Champ
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Sign up
Free
- √ Get practice puzzles which are similar to the competition puzzles in complexity
- √ Get a reminder 1 month before competition start to register
- Enter competition
- Win prizes
Register
$10 US
- √ Notification of the competition start
- √ Can access the game board
- √ Eligibile for the SudukoChamp title and grand cash prize
- √ Eligible for other prizes
Group Registration
$20 US admin fee
- √ Get more prizes
- √ Certificate to the Group leader (best score) for bragging right!
- √ If one member of the group make it to the final round, all members will win a cash prize
- √ Special prices if the Sudoku Champ is in a school or work place.
- See FAQ for more Group info.
Competition FAQ
How do I participate in the competition?
To participate in the competition, simply register on our website and start solving the puzzles provided.
How does the competition work?
Members who have registered and paid the entree fee will be be reminded before the start of the competition.
- There will be 4 rounds of puzzles
- Each round will be 1 week long.
- During the round week, competitor must go to the Game board and click start.
- Timing will begin once the start button is clicked.
- The puzzle will be presented.
- Puzzles can be completed online but there are no helpers available (e.g. note, highlights etc.)
- Puzzles can be downloaded as a PDF and completed off-line
- The solution is entered on the Game Board and the submit button is clicked
- Timing stops and the total time is recorded for for the member.
- The competitor’s name will be listed on the leader board.
What are the rules of the Sudoku tournaments?
No use of computer aids or helpers.
Competition puzzles can be downloaded to solve off-line using pen and paper.
The rules for our tournaments are posted here . Make sure to check the guidelines before joining.
How do I enter my solution?
Go to the game board and enter your solution, then click the ‘submit’ button. The timer stops when you click submit.
How do you prevent cheating?
The Final will be a live event with a moderator to prevent the use of external sites or devices (e.g. ear pieces)
Posted puzzles will have a benchmark time determined by expert sudoku solvers. Any submitted solution in the competition will be with a solve time drastically outside the benchmark time range will be flagged and the competitor disqualified for first and quarter-final round. For the semi-final round, the competitor will be required to solve a new puzzle while being moderated on camera.
Can groups enter the competition?
Yes, groups can enter. A Group must have a minimum of five (5) competitors, maximum of twenty (20).
Each Group must have a group leader. The Group leader can add members to the group.
Each Group must have a name.
Each member must be a fully paid-up competitor.
Competitors can only be in one Group.
There is an Admin fee of $20 for each group.
What's the benefit of a Group?
The Group member who made the highest level in the competition will have bragging rights!
If any member of a group makes it to the final, each member of the groups will recieve a prize of $100!
If the Sudoko Champ 2026 is in a Group, $5,000 will be evenly distributed to all other members in the group.
If the Sudoko Champ 2026 is in a Group associated with
- A School: the school will recieve a special prize of $5,000!
- A Company: A donation of $5,000 will be made to the charity of choice of the group.
- Not associated: A contribution of $5,000 will be made to any non-profit/charity, chosen by the group.
Join the Excitement – Upcoming Events
Registration Open
January 1 2026
Secure your spot in the tournament by registering now! As you register, you’ll gain access to practice puzzles designed to challenge you and refine your skills, ensuring you’re ready to face off against the best.
Competition starts
May 5, 2026
The Competition starts! Registered members will be reminded 1 week before the start and again, the day before. 1st round competition puzzle will be available. Each puzzle is unique to the round.
Prizes Prizes Prizes
1st Place
$10,000 plus personal trophy replica of the Sudoku Champ Cup
Name added to Sudoku Champ Cup.
2nd Place
$ 5,000
3rd Place
$ 2,500
Other Prizes
- Each Finalist
- $500
- 2 nights at a Toronto hotel
- Certificate
- Free entry to the After Party
- Each Semi-finalist
- $100
- The Group with the Sudoku Champ
- $5000 distributed evenly to the group members
- $5000 paid to the School if it’s a school group
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- $5000 donate to charity/non-profit of choice
- Groups with a member in the finals
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