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What this is
A premium, builder-first AI coding competition for the next generation of software builders. The next event date is TBD — join the list and we’ll send details when they’re ready.
Technical credibility
Not just a hidden LeetCode test. A format that surfaces strong builders and their authentic workflows under real pressure, culminating in a live streamed showdown.
All tools allowed
Bring whatever tools you trust. You’ll get a timed build window once the secret challenge is revealed at kickoff. Final submissions must run standalone.
Prizes and format TBD
We’ll announce the prize pool, final format, and event partners when the next AI Coding Cup details are locked.
Shout out to the first cup
The first Vibe Code Cup is continuing with the chess-agent competition at chessagents.ai. AI Coding Cup is the new home for the next event.
How it works
AI Coding Cup will stay easy to enter and hard to win. Join the notification list now; once the date is locked, we’ll send the format, stream, Discord, and submission details.
Join the notification list
Drop your email now and we’ll send the date, registration details, livestream link, and Discord information as soon as they’re ready.
The prompt drops at kickoff
No advance prep. The challenge is revealed live, and competitors get the prompt plus any sample submission materials at the same time.
Bring whatever tools you trust
This is a no-holds-barred build competition. AI tools, editors, terminals, design help, custom workflows — whatever makes you fastest.
One build window. One submission.
You get one timed window to build and ship your entry, then submit it to the competition GitHub repo. No rounds. No second chances.
Tested against the field
After submissions close, entries go through a scalable judging process designed to compare them against each other in a way that is serious under the hood and entertaining to follow.
One challenge. One clock. One submission. Then the results go live.
Get notified
The next AI Coding Cup date is TBD. Join the list to get the first announcement when registration opens, the challenge format is finalized, and event details go live.
Clear workflows
We want to see how you build, debug, and ship when the clock is ticking.
Interesting tool stacks
Augment, Cursor, Windsurf, pure Vim, or something custom. Use what makes you fastest.
Ship-ready taste
It has to work, but it also has to look good. We index high on execution quality.
For viewers
Get the announcement when the next stream is scheduled, then watch the challenge drop, the leaderboard move, and the top entries fight for the win.
Challenge reveal
The moment everyone sees the problem for the first time.
Workflow on display
See what workflows and tools are actually effective, and what the future of competitive coding looks like with AI.
Final showdown
Entertaining live results, post-match analysis, and athlete interviews with the top builders.
Quick answers
Simple enough for the audience. Serious enough for the builders.
How do I enter?
Join the notification list now. We’ll send the date, registration flow, livestream, and Discord details once the next event is locked.
What happens during the competition?
The challenge is revealed live, competitors get the prompt plus a sample submission, and everyone builds against the same clock.
How am I judged?
Entries go through a scalable judging process that compares submissions against the field. More details will be shared closer to the event.
Are there rounds?
The next AI Coding Cup format is still being finalized. The first Vibe Code Cup continues at chessagents.ai.