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MATHCOUNTS Competition Series

Editorial guide reviewed: September 15, 20262026–27 cycle
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A fast-paced middle-school program combining individual problem solving with team collaboration.

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At a glance

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DetailWhat to know
HostMATHCOUNTS Foundation
Season2026–2027
EligibilityGrades 6–8. School coach registers; eligible non-school competitors may register when their school will not register or support participation.
Formatin-person
Registration timingRegistration opens: Aug 17, 2026; Early registration pricing ends: Nov 3, 2026; Eligible non-school registration opens: Nov 5, 2026; Regular pricing deadline · late acceptance varies locally: Dec 15, 2026; National competition · qualified students: May 9, 2027 – May 10, 2027; Chapter / state contest · obtain your local date: Chapter rounds occur in February and state rounds in March; local coordinators set each student's exact event date.
Statusopen

How to register

Use the official registration route and follow these steps.

  1. 1

    First ask whether your official school will register a team or individual competitors.

  2. 2

    A teacher, administrator, or approved parent volunteer registers the school and up to 14 students.

  3. 3

    If the school will not participate, a parent may use the non-school competitor process after it opens.

Dates, eligibility, and fees can change. Confirm the latest information with the organizer before registering.