Season 6 · Registrations now open
Code Battle 2026: Season 6 is here
The UAE’s student hackathon for Grades 1–12 is back with a new format: online eliminators from 11–15 November, then a live Grand Finale at Heriot-Watt University Dubai on 21 November. Free for schools, with unlimited teams.
5+
Seasons
1,000+
Students Trained
100+
Schools Engaged
500+
Projects Built
NEW FOR SEASON 6
What’s new in Code Battle 2026
Two big changes this season. Registration is free and open until 10 November.
NEW FOR SEASON 6
Online eliminators
Every registered team now competes online first. The best projects in each division go through to the live Grand Finale.
Themes revealed at a launch webinar
5 days to build, from school or home
Top teams in each division reach the Grand Finale
NEW FOR SEASON 6
4 divisions, up from 3
Grades are split more finely, so every team competes against students of a similar age.
Cadet
Grades 1–2
Captain
Grades 3–5
Colonel
Grades 6–8
General NEW
Grades 9–12
By 10 Nov
Register your teams
11 Nov
Themes revealed
11–15 Nov
Build & submit online
17 Nov
Finalists announced
21 Nov
Grand Finale at Heriot-Watt
What is Code Battle?
Code Battle is the UAE’s leading student hackathon and inter-school coding competition, created and run by iCodejr in Dubai since 2021. From Season 6, every team starts with an online eliminator: themes are revealed at a launch webinar and teams have five days to build a project with block or text-based coding. The top teams in each division then present live to industry judges at the Grand Finale. It inspires creativity, teamwork, real-world problem-solving and next-generation tech skills.
Want a hackathon for your own school, company or event? See Hackathon as a Service.
Algorithm Challenges
Open to Grades 1–12
Block or text-based coding
Team-based challenge
Online eliminator + live finale
Judged by industry experts
Hackathon divisions by grade
Season 6 has four divisions. Compete in the one that matches your grade level
Cadet Division
Grades 1–2
Captain Division
Grades 3–5
Colonel Division
Grades 6–8
General Division · New
Grades 9–12
How Season 6 works
1
Schools Register Teams
Register by 10 November. Enter as many teams as you like
2
Themes Unveiled Online
Themes revealed at the launch webinar on 11 November
3
Build for 5 Days
Teams build from school or home and submit by 11:59 PM on 15 November
4
Finalists Announced
The top teams in each division are announced on 17 November
5
Grand Finale
Finalists present live to industry judges at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, then Q&A
6
Awards Ceremony
Winners announced and celebrated on 21 November
Code Battle through the seasons
A journey of growth and innovation
Season 6
2026
- Online eliminators 11–15 Nov
- Grand Finale 21 Nov
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Hall of Fame
Celebrating our champions from past years
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Team Alpha
Dubai College
2025
Colonel
Robokatz
Delhi Private School, Ajman
2025
Captain
Team Codezilla
GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah
2025
Cadet
Logic Legends
Gems Winchester School Dubai
2024
Colonel
GFS Tech Titans
GEMS Founders School
2024
Captain
Tech Titans
GEMS Modern Academy Dubai
2024
Cadet
Gem Group
Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud
2023
Colonel
Decorous
The Indian International School, DSO
2023
Captain
Collision Coders
Winchester School, Jebel Ali
2023
Cadet
Delhi Private School
Sharjah · Sharjah chapter winner
2022
Colonel
Leaders Private School
Sharjah · Sharjah chapter winner
2022
Captain
GEMS Millennium School
Sharjah · Sharjah chapter winner
2022
Cadet
Schools That Battle With Us
100+ schools have participated in Code Battle across seasons
Trusted by UAE’s Leading Schools
Judging Criteria
How projects are evaluated by our industry judges
Scoring Parameters (2025)
Additional Considerations
AI usage evaluation
Recycled code disclosure
Grade-level leniency
Photo & Video Gallery
Relive the moments from Code Battle 2025
Media & Press Coverage
Code Battle in the news
iCodejr’s Code Battle 2025 celebrates UAE’s brightest young coders in its 5th edition
Read the article →Khaleej Times · 2024iCodejr’s Code Battle 2024 celebrates the UAE’s brightest young coders in its 3rd edition
Read the article →Khaleej Times · 2023iCodejr announces winners for prestigious UAE National Code Battle Championship
Read the article →Sponsors & Partners
Welcome to Heriot-Watt University Dubai, our Season 6 partner, and thank you to the sponsors who made Code Battle 2025 possible
Season 6 Venue Partner

Dubai campus · Grand Finale 21 Nov 2026
Title Sponsors

iCodejr
Venue Sponsors

DTEC

UAE Innovates

42 Abu Dhabi

UAE Innovates
Category Sponsors

UniHawk (Gr 9-12)

Noon

Color Land Toys

BITS Pilani
Skill Hub

Blix
Why Code Battle Matters
Building tomorrow’s innovators today
Real-World STEM Skills
Builds practical coding and technical abilities
Creativity & Logic
Encourages creative problem-solving approaches
Teamwork
Promotes collaboration and communication
Industry Exposure
Connect with judges from leading companies
School Engagement
Strengthens STEM programs across UAE schools
Future Innovators
Inspires the next generation of tech leaders
What teachers say about Code Battle
Teachers who brought their students to the Code Battle Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter in 2022.
Code Battle by iCodeJr is a valuable initiative that gives young learners an opportunity to develop their coding and problem-solving skills in a fun and inspiring environment. I would highly recommend experiences like this for students who are interested in technology and innovation.
Code Battle was much more than a coding competition. It encouraged students to communicate, collaborate, share ideas, and work together towards a common goal — skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.
Code Battle is a great initiative for developing the skills students will need for the future. It encourages logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence with technology in a very engaging format.
Participating in Code Battle was a memorable experience for our students. It gave them the chance to challenge themselves, learn from others, and experience the excitement of building something through code.
Code Battle was a fantastic opportunity for students to put their coding skills into practice in an exciting and challenging environment. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, creativity, and determination throughout the hackathon.
Code Battle encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones and take on new challenges. Watching them troubleshoot, improve their ideas, and keep going when things didn’t work immediately was a valuable learning experience.
Ready for the Next Battle?
Season 6 registrations close on 10 November. Join Code Battle 2026!












