2026 National MathCON Finals

The National MathCON Finals is an amazing event where only the nation’s brightest mathletes qualify to compete against each other. This year, the Finals will be held on May 23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Only the top percentile of students who competed in the online MathCON competition are invited to the National MathCON Finals. Registration for the MathCON Finals is open, but there are limited seats available for each grade level.

Finalist registration opens March 20, 2026 at 11 AM CT and closes April 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. There will be no alternate finalist this year.

Coordinators for the first round MathCON Online competition should log in to their accounts for information about your students’ scores and registration status.

Cost: Registration for the MathCON National Finals is $95 and includes:

• Compete alongside some of North America’s brightest mathletes
• Make new friends from across the U.S. and Canada
• Access to our exclusive Finals e-book, featuring 10 practice tests with solutions
• Dance and celebrate with the musical sounds of our DJ
• A MathCON bag, lanyard, exclusive finalist item, and medal to commemorate your achievement

MathCON 2026 begins promptly at 9 AM and ends with a celebration by 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 23. Admission for all guests is free.

MathCON Finals Tentative Schedule

MathCON Final eBook Practice Tests

10 Practice Tests with solutions in each Final eBook for grades 4–12.
Final eBook Practice Tests open on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Final eBook will be accessible in the student’s portal after Final registration is completed.
Maximum score for a Final eBook Practice Test is 300 points.
There is no time limit for the Final eBook Practice Tests.
Students do not lose any points for wrong or unanswered answers.
Students may use a calculator on the test.
Students are recommended to take Final eBook Practice Tests before the Final Test.
Answers with solutions are provided.
Final eBook Practice Tests are open till May 31, 2026.

MathCON Final Test

Students will be given 100 minutes to complete 32 problems
The first 28 questions are multiple choice and the last four are constructed response questions
Paper and pencil only
There are no penalties for incorrect answers
Calculators are not permitted on the Final Test

Direction Sheet for Test:

Meet the Competitors: MathCON Games 2026 - TBD

Keynote Speaker - TBD

MathCON Room Block Information

Hotel: Marriott Marquis Chicago (connected to McCormick Place)
Address: 2121 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Room Block Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/mathcon
Hotel Phone Number: 1-877-303-0104
Deadline to book: April 27, 2026

Sign Up Forms

At MathCON Finals, we plan on engaging in some fun math games. If you’d like to join us please have your student add their name to the appropriate Google Form. Please sign up for only one game, there are going to be over 600 students at this event and we want to give everyone a chance to play!

10:00 AM Rubik’s Cube Competition for Finalists

Please fill out the Google Form - Get ready for the ultimate challenge at MathCON, where 100 students will go head-to-head, showcasing their skills and speed in our exhilarating Rubik's Cube competition. This game is for MathCON Finalists only.

1:00 PM Game 24 for Finalists

Please fill out the Google Form - In MathCON's Game 24, where strategy meets calculation, 16 selected students will take the stage, creatively employing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach the coveted number 24. This game is for MathCON Finalists only.

NEW - 2:00 PM Talent Show for Finalists

Please fill out the Google Form - New This Year! Show off your unique skills at MathCON’s very first Talent Show! Sing, dance, perform a magic trick, or share any other talent you love — math is a bonus, but the spotlight is all yours. Spots are limited, so sign up early to secure your moment on stage. This activity is for MathCON Finalists only.

11:30 AM Game 24 for Guests (Parents/Coaches/Teachers/Family Members)

Please fill out the Google Form - In MathCON's Game 24, where strategy meets calculation, 16 selected guests will take the stage, creatively employing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach the coveted number 24. This game is open to all guests.

10:00 AM Adult Volunteer Test Proctor Meeting

Adult Volunteer Google Form - We express our sincere appreciation for our dedicated volunteer test proctors. Your commitment is truly valued. Kindly join us at the proctor meeting starting at 10:00 am and lend your assistance throughout the testing period until 12:40 pm. Thank you for being an integral part of our team!

Finals Invitation Disclaimer

Please note that invitations to the Finals are by invitation only and are determined by several factors, including scores and time taken during the online test. The MathCON organizing committee uses a selective process, and only the top-scoring contestants will be invited to the finals. Duplicate student tests will be subject to disqualification. All invitation decisions are final and at the sole discretion of the MathCON organizing committee.

Tiebreaker for Paper-Based Test Ranking

The final paper-based test has 32 questions, and the maximum weighted score is 300. If there is a tie based on the weighted score of the paper-based test:

The student with more correct answers out of 32 questions will be ranked higher.
If a tie still exists, the student with a better score on the online test will be the winner.
If the tied students have the same score on their online tests, the student who spent less time on the online test will be ranked higher.