Competition
World Sudoku & Puzzle Championship 2026
The 19th World Sudoku Championship and 33rd World Puzzle Championship in Kolkata, India.
About this event
The World Sudoku & Puzzle Championship 2026 brings national teams and individual solvers from around the world to Kolkata for a week of competition, culture, and community.
The event includes the 19th World Sudoku Championship and the 33rd World Puzzle Championship. The World Sudoku Championship takes place on 12–13 October, followed by the World Puzzle Championship on 15–17 October, within the complete 11–18 October event programme. If you are not participating, check to see if your national team is competing, and give them a shoutout and words of encouragement.
Visit the official event page