MathCON 2026 Finals Recap

Celebrating the Nation’s Top Young Mathematicians

Congratulations to all MathCON Finalists!

Out of nearly 30,000 students who registered for MathCON 2026, the students who advanced to MathCON Finals earned a place among the nation’s most accomplished young mathematicians. Reaching the Finals reflects exceptional hard work, determination, and a passion for problem-solving.

On May 23, 2026, 777 finalists and their families gathered at McCormick Place in Chicago for a day of challenging mathematics, new friendships, memorable experiences, and well-deserved recognition. Whether you earned an award, achieved a personal best, or simply rose to the challenge, you should be incredibly proud of your accomplishment.

Below, you’ll find a closer look at MathCON Finals 2026, including the finalist breakdown by grade level, top participating schools, award winners, event photos, the awards ceremony recording, and information on accessing results. Together, these highlights celebrate the talent, dedication, and enthusiasm that made this year’s Finals such a memorable event.

Top Schools Represented at MathCON Finals 2026:

2026 Award Winners:

MathCON Finals 2026 Award Winners

Relive the Celebration

Photos from MathCON Finals 2026

Browse highlights from an incredible day of mathematics, friendship, and achievement.

Watch the Awards Ceremony

Miss a moment? Watch the full MathCON Finals 2026 Awards Ceremony on YouTube.

Selected Finals Questions

Curious about the problems featured on the MathCON Finals exam? Explore a selection of questions from this year’s competition and continue sharpening your problem-solving skills.

To preserve the integrity of future MathCON competitions, the full Finals exam and individual answer sheets are not available for viewing or distribution. However, we are pleased to share a curated selection of representative problems from the 2026 Finals.

Share Your Achievement

Tell your community about your MathCON accomplishment!

MathCON Finalists represent some of the highest-achieving young mathematicians in the United States and Canada. We encourage students and families to share their achievements with local newspapers, school districts, community organizations, and other media outlets.

To make it easy, we’ve prepared a customizable Google Docs press release template. Simply open the document, select File → Make a Copy, and personalize it with your student’s accomplishments before sharing it with local media.

Help Shape the Future of MathCON

Thank you for being part of MathCON Finals 2026. Your feedback helps us continue improving the Finals experience for students, families, educators, and coordinators each year.

Whether this was your first MathCON Finals or you’ve been with us for years, we’d love to hear about your experience.

Accessing Student Results

For Families

Student scores and rankings are available through your school’s MathCON Coordinator. Please contact your coordinator for access to your student’s results.

For Coordinators

Finalist scores and rankings are available in your MathCON Admin Portal. Log in and select the blue “MathCON Finalist” button located in the upper-right corner of your dashboard.

Thank you to our students, families, educators, coordinators, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for making MathCON Finals 2026 such a success. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and belief in the power of mathematics continue to inspire our mission.

We look forward to welcoming you back as we celebrate MathCON’s 20th Anniversary in 2027.