Scarlet Hacks Chicago, IL, USA Dream it. Build it. Launch it. Non-monetary prizes Apr 4 – 5, 2026 105 participants
HackIllinois 2026 Urbana, IL, USA HackIllinois is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's premier collegiate hackathon. Launch your legacy at HackAstra! $17,920 in prizes Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026 678 participants
NexHacks Pittsburgh, PA, USA TURING CITY is an immersive 24-hour hackathon where hackers construct the building blocks of a sentient digital metropolis. $68,500 in prizes Jan 17 – 18, 2026 874 participants
Cal Hacks 12.0 San Francisco, CA, USA This year's Cal Hacks is co-hosted by Claude, Fetch AI, AppLovin, and Amazon's Annapurna Labs! Together we'll assemble in SF for a weekend of hacking, friendship, and crazy ideas. $58,100 in prizes Oct 24 – 26, 2025 2164 participants
LA Hacks 2025 Los Angeles, CA, USA Expand your horizons at LA Hacks 2025! $60,282 in prizes Apr 25 – 27, 2025 583 participants
WildHacks Evanston, IL, USA Innovate and collaborate at Northwestern University's largest overnight hackathon, in person April 5-6, 2025. Non-monetary prizes Apr 5 – 6, 2025 350 participants
Uncommon Hacks 2025 Chicago, IL, USA Spend 24 hours working on an exciting project, leveling up your skills, and connecting with fellow hackers in this one-of-a-kind experience! $1,730 in prizes Mar 29 – 30, 2025 146 participants
HackIllinois 2025 Urbana, IL, USA HackIllinois is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's premier collegiate hackathon. Join us for a weekend of innovation, learning, and competition! Pursue your prophecy! $10,000 in prizes Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2025 353 participants
