Important Dates 2026

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 27, by 11:59 p.m.

Student Evaluations: March 2 - 7

Travel Stipend Application Due: Wednesday, April 1

Fan Favorite Voting: Saturday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. - Friday, April 17, 12:00 p.m.

Finals & Award Ceremony: Saturday, April 18

UA Student & Community Evaluations: March 2 - 6 

Expert Panel Evaluations: March 19 - 13

Expert Panel Selections: March 16

Semifinals Registration Form Due: Wednesday, March 25

Semifinals Presentation Form Due: Wednesday, March 25

Semifinals: Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Finals Registration Form Due: Monday, April 13

Finals Slide Deck Due: Monday, April 13

UA Student & Community Evaluations: March 2 - 6 

Finals Registration Form Due: Sunday, March 29

Finals Presentation Form Due: Sunday, March 29

Fan Favorite Voting: Saturday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. - Friday, April 17, 12:00 p.m.

Non-Disclosure Agreement Due: Monday, February 17

Non-Disclosure Agreement Due: Monday, February 24

Expert Panel Selection: March 16th 

Non-Disclosure Agreement Due: Wednesday, March 26

Semifinals Presentations: March 31 - April 1        5:30 - 7:30pm 

Cub/JR Division Judges Registration Due: Monday, March 31