The National Cup runs from May 1 to May 14, 2026.
The grand finale of the State Challenge runs May 1-15, 2026! Schools from across the country will go head-to-head for national recognition, epic school pride, and incredible tech grants.
To compete, make sure your Prodigy account is connected to your school.
The National Cup runs from May 1 to May 14, 2026.
Schools qualify for the National Cup by placing in the top five in any monthly State Challenge from September 2025 to April 2026. Find out more about the State Challenge here.
Schools in Washington, D.C. will compete against schools in Maryland for the National Cup.
Schools are placed into one of three tiers based on Grades 1-8 enrolment data. Schools that qualify for the National Cup will compete in the same tier as they did for the State Challenge.
No. Schools are automatically placed in a tier, and stay there for the full competition year.
Prizes will be sent within the week after winners are determined. Please allow another 1-2 weeks for delivery.
Visit the “Competition” tab in your Prodigy dashboard to monitor class and school performance on the leaderboard.
The leaderboard updates at 7:00 AM ET every weekday.
Visit the Resource Hub for printables, shareables, and setup guides.
You can jump in at any time before April 30, 2026 and work towards a top five finish with your school. Each month is a fresh start!
Yes! You can download the Prodigy State Challenge Teacher Manual here.
Yes! This is the official Facebook Prodigy Teacher Community moderated by the Prodigy teams. Join this group to connect with other Prodigy teachers and ask any questions you may have!
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