# ETHGlobal Active Hackathons 2026

> ⏰ **Time-Sensitive Data (Updated Weekly)** — Last Updated: 2026-03-30
> Source: https://ethglobal.com/events

## 2026 Schedule (Announced)

| Event | Date | Location | Prize Pool | Registration |
|------|------|------|--------|------|
| **ETHGlobal Cannes 2026** | 2026-04-03 ~ 04-05 | Cannes, France | Sponsors TBA | [Register](https://ethglobal.com/events/cannes2026) |
| **ETHGlobal New York 2026** | 2026-06-12 ~ 06-14 | New York, USA | Sponsors TBA | [Register](https://ethglobal.com/events/newyork2026) |
| **ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026** | 2026-07-24 ~ 07-26 | Lisbon, Portugal | Sponsors TBA | [Register](https://ethglobal.com/events/lisbon2026) |
| **ETHGlobal Tokyo 2026** | 2026-09-25 ~ 09-27 | Tokyo, Japan | Sponsors TBA | [Register](https://ethglobal.com/events/tokyo2026) |
| **HackMoney 2026** | 2026-01-30 ~ 02-11 | Online | $75,000 | Closed |

## Historical Reference (2025 Prize Scale)

- ETHGlobal Cannes 2025: **$275,000** total prizes, 10+ sponsor tracks
- Typical track prizes: $10,000 – $20,000/sponsor
- Usually 40+ tracks, developers can compete in multiple tracks

## Judging Criteria (Historical Summary)

ETHGlobal judges prioritize:
1. **Technical Implementation Depth** — Working demo > PPT, on-chain interactions > concept diagrams
2. **Innovation** — Solving real user problems, not cloning existing products
3. **User Experience** — Non-technical users can get started

**Biggest Bonus Factor:** Deep integration with sponsor protocols (e.g., LayerZero for cross-chain, Chainlink oracles)

## Registration and Preparation

- **Registration Period:** Typically opens 2-4 weeks before the event
- **Team Size:** 1-5 people
- **Submission Requirements:** GitHub repo + demo video (<3min) + project description
- **On-Site Hacking:** Arrive Friday evening → Submit Sunday → Judging Sunday
- **Preparation Tips:** Research sponsor tech stacks in advance, target 1-2 specific tracks

## Pragma (Side Event)

Co-located with main Hackathons:
- ETHGlobal Pragma Cannes 2026: 2026-04-03
- ETHGlobal Pragma Lisbon 2026: 2026-07-24
- ETHGlobal Pragma Tokyo 2026: 2026-09-25