Step into a nationwide virtual challenge that brings together aspiring cyber defenders, seasoned professionals, and curious newcomers—all ready to sharpen their skills in a fun, competitive environment. With cybersecurity talent in high demand, this tournament offers the chance to learn by doing, strengthen problem‑solving abilities, and gain hands‑on experience that helps launch or grow real‑world cyber careers.
Beyond the competition, this event opens the door for organizations to see Canadian cyber talent in action while CCN helps connect participants with industry opportunities. With support from CCN’s nationwide network and the global Hack The Box platform, the tournament celebrates Canada’s expanding cyber ecosystem and invites every community—from coast to coast—to take part in shaping the country’s next generation of defenders.
Beginning Saturday, February 14th, 2026, 32 teams from across Canada will enter a March-Madness-style cybersecurity tournament. Matches take place on Saturday and Sunday, and the event continues until the full bracket is complete.
32-Team Bracket
Win and you move on; lose and you’re out. Three separate 32-team CTF brackets organized by category: University/College/High School, Federal, Enterprise, and Other
Scheduled Match Times
Every game has a dedicated time slot. Teams receive an email with their match time and login instructions.
If a team does not sign in on time, they forfeit the match automatically.
Advance Quickly
Winners are confirmed immediately after each match. If you win on Saturday, expect to get your next-round invitation the same day. Some teams will play again on Sunday, depending on bracket placement.
Team Captain Communication
Only the team captain receives official advancement emails. Captains must register their team for the next match right away—failure to do so results in a forfeit.
Increasing Challenge Difficulty
Early rounds focus on fundamentals and accessibility. As teams advance, challenge difficulty ramps up to match the rising level of competition.
Nationwide Visibility
A public leaderboard will track results and bracket progression as Canada’s top teams battle toward the championship title.
Prizes
To celebrate the top-performing teams across Canada, the tournament features custom, limited-edition rewards:
Top 8 Teams: Exclusive embroidered patch
Top 4 Teams: Premium tournament hats
Top 2 Teams: Custom tournament t-shirts
Champion Team: One-of-a-kind Championship Belt
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Interested in becoming a partner? Please email nperez@hackthebox.com for opportunities.
