The 4th Universal Cup Semifinals Are Coming!
The 4th Universal Cup Semifinals will take place online on October 11, 2026, with a six-hour team contest format for the first time.
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Universal Cup Founder Qingyu Shi Elected to the IOI International Scientific Committee
On August 15, at the seventh General Assembly (GA) of the 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), held in Uzbekistan, Qingyu Shi—founder of Universal Cup—was elected to serve a three-year term on the IOI International Scientific Committee (ISC).
UCup × Huawei × SLAI | Registration Now Open for the 2026 Universal Cup Summer Online Challenge!
Registration is now open for the 2026 Universal Cup Summer Online Challenge. Sponsored by Huawei and co-organized with the Shenzhen Loop Area Institute (SLAI), the challenge welcomes participants worldwide who are interested in algorithms, machine learning, wireless communications, and intelligent network optimization. Competition period: July 20, 20:00 — August 3, 20:00 (UTC+8).
See You Again, Shanghai | The 2026 Universal Cup Finals Concludes Successfully
From May 7 to 12, 2026, The 2026 Universal Cup Finals was held at Huawei's Lianqiu Lake R&D Center in Shanghai. Over six days, 23 top teams from around the world gathered in Shanghai for an unforgettable reunion filled with competition, exchange, and sharing.
Bridging Mountains and Seas | The 2026 UCup Finals Global Postcard Call!
Want to cheer for your favorite team? The 2026 UCup Finals postcard exchange is officially underway. It is a show of support for the finalists and a QSL-style romantic connection for you, too!
Teams going to The 3rd Universal Cup Finals
The 3rd Universal Cup Finals are approaching! The top teams from the third season of the Universal Cup will soon gather in Shanghai to compete for title of the 3rd Universal Cup Champion.
The 3rd Universal Cup Finals: Invitation Process & Information Collection
Information collection forms have been sent to qualified teams. All invited members must complete the form by February 26, 2026.
Connecting the World, Pursuing Excellence -- Universal Cup Releases New Logo!
After careful design and refinement, Universal Cup's visual identity has undergone a comprehensive upgrade today. We also wish everyone a Happy New Year and good fortune in the Year of the Horse!
The 2026 Universal Cup Finals Announcement
The 2026 Universal Cup Finals will be held in Shanghai, China in May 7-12, 2026!
2025 Universal Cup Online Challenge sponsored by Huawei Successfully Concludes!
The week-long 2025 Universal Cup Online Challenge sponsored by Huawei successfully concluded on December 24!
