The Game Coding Championship is not just a competition. it is a comprehensive learning ecosystem designed to nurture young talents in technology, coding, and creativity. This season, 2025-26, brings together students and young developers from across regions to learn, build, showcase, and compete in game development projects.
Unleash your creativity, sharpen your coding skills, and compete with the brightest young minds in the ultimate Game Coding Championship!
This exciting competition is designed to train, challenge, and showcase studentsโ abilities in game design, coding, and innovation.
The championship is built on the idea that coding should be fun, practical, and creative. Games are a perfect medium to teach coding, logic, and problem-solving while encouraging innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking.

Format: Online (2-hour session)
Objective: Learn the basics of game coding, design thinking, and project building.
Outcome: Participants will be ready to start building their own game project.
Format: Online presentation
Objective: Showcase your game project to the panel of experts.
Outcome: Shortlisted projects will qualify for the Grand Finale
Format: Live event at a venue (to be announced)
Objective: Compete live with the top participants for the championship title.
Outcome: Winners crowned as Game Coding Champions 2025โ26
Get ready to dive into the lush world of sustainability and embark on an "Eco-Friendly Quest" for this year's game development competition! We're thrilled to see how your creativity can intertwine with eco-conscious practices to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Here are some hints and ideas to guide you on this green adventure.
In the "Eco-Friendly Exploration," your mission is to develop a game that not only entertains but also educates players on the importance of sustainability. Think of it as a journey through a virtual world where eco-conscious decisions, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship are central to the gameplay.
Remember, the goal is to inspire players to think about their ecological footprint and their positive impact on the virtual and real worlds.
We can't wait to see the incredible worlds you'll create and the positive impact your games will have on players. Let the Eco-Friendly Exploration begin!
Best of luck, and happy coding! ๐ฟ๐ฎ
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ICL is a premier global coding competition where young innovators (ages 6-18) develop open-source games or apps addressing real-world challenges. This year features:
Registration Ends : 25 April 2025
Theme Deep-Dive Webinar: 27 April 2025
Submission Deadline: 1 June 2025
Winners Announced: 15 June 2025
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Yes! Two categories:
Students should work individually on projects, teamwork is not allowed.
Login to your account and upload your presentation video along with your code.
Required materials:
Judges (including Dr. Frithi Herbert) will assess:
No restrictions! Use any language/tool:
No restrictions! Use any language/tool:
ICL is powered by STEM LAB Trading LLC, a global STEM education leader with 150+ school partnerships across UAE, USA, and India.