2026 Massachusetts & National Economics Challenge Timeline

• Team Registration Period: January 1st, 2026 – March 31st, 2026 

• Online Challenge Exam Period: January 1st, 2026 – March 31st, 2026 

The final day to take the online exam is March 31st, 2026, at 6:00PM EST. 

• Massachusetts State Champions Advancing to National Online Semi-Finals Notified: April 3rd, 2026.

• National Online Semi-Finals: April 20th - 24th, 2026.

• Teams Advancing to National In-Person Finals: May 1st, 2026.

• National In-Person Finals: May 27th - 29th, 2026.