Oct
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Registration deadline
October 29, 2026
12th International Championship
KenKen International
Championship 2026
Compete in Dubai—or from home!
Know a young KenKen enthusiast ready for a challenge? Students ages 6–17 from around the world are invited to participate in the 12th KenKen International Championship, organized by KenKen UAE.
The road to the championship
Key dates
The competition begins with an online Preliminary Round on October 31. Qualifying students advance to the International Round on November 21, competing in Dubai or remotely from home.
Oct
31
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Preliminary Round
October 31, 2026—online from home
Nov
21
03
International Round
November 21, 2026—in Dubai or remotely
Nov
22
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Awards ceremony
November 22, 2026—in Dubai
US$100
The fee includes both rounds, portal access, 100 practice challenges, and a group training session.
- Both competition rounds
- Portal access
- 100 practice challenges
- Group training session
A championship worth celebrating.
The organizers have announced prizes worth AED 50,000 across the championship.
Every participant receives a certificate and a trophy or memento based on achievement, with additional recognition and prizes for top finishers.
How to qualify
Two rounds. One clear path.
Solve to advance
Participants must correctly solve at least two puzzles in the Preliminary Round.
Accuracy meets speed
International Round rankings are based on accuracy and completion time.
Dubai · Online · Worldwide
Ready to take the challenge?
Local registration
Students in countries with a local KenKen partner must register and participate through that partner. See the registration page for guidance.
Travel & delivery
Participants traveling to Dubai are responsible for their own visas, travel, and accommodations. Awards for remote participants can be delivered; courier charges apply.
Questions?
Contact the organizers at info@kenkenuae.com.
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