Schedule
From entries opening in October to the closing ceremony in April. Dates are in Japan time unless noted.
- Oct 15, 2026Entries openApply separately for each division.
- Dec 7Opening ceremonyOnline. At least one member of each team must attend.
- Dec 7 – 20Trader: test tradingSet up your account and get used to TWS.
- Dec 7 – 31AI Agent: development
- Dec 31Trader: optional monthly report for January
- Jan 4, 2027Trader: live trading begins
- Jan 4 – 31AI Agent: trial run
- Jan 31Trader: optional monthly report for February
- Feb 1AI Agent: live trading begins
- Feb 28Trader: optional monthly report for March
- Mar 25Live trading endsAll positions must be closed by 15:50 US Eastern Time. Anything still open is closed by the organizers before results are calculated.
- Mar 26 – 31Reports dueTrader: final report. AI Agent: post-report and logs.
- Apr 22 TBCClosing and awards ceremonyIn person in Tokyo, with online participation available.
Official announcements, including weekly rankings and any schedule changes, are made in the WhatsApp group.