Vibe Code Cup
Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Prize Partner
Broadcast Partner
Tools Partner
Title Sponsor
Prize Partner
Broadcast Partner
Tools Partner
What this is
A premium, builder-first AI coding competition that feels credible to top technical builders, attractive to sponsors, and compelling to watch live.
Technical credibility
Not just a hidden LeetCode test. A format that surfaces strong builders and their authentic workflows under real pressure, culminating in a live streamed showdown.
All tools allowed
Bring whatever tools you trust. You have 90 minutes to build and submit once the secret challenge is revealed at kickoff. Final submissions must run standalone.
$1,000+ Prize Pool
Compete for a share of a growing cash prize pool, plus exclusive premium developer tools and sponsor hardware.
Open Registration
Registration is fully open to builders who want to show what software looks like next. Bring your tools, show your workflow, and build under pressure.
Clear workflows
We want to see how you build, debug, and ship when the clock is ticking.
Interesting tool stacks
Cursor, Windsurf, pure Vim, or something custom. Use what makes you fastest.
Ship-ready taste
It has to work, but it also has to look good. We index high on execution quality.
Format
One reveal. One clock. Real software under pressure.
Kickoff
The challenge is revealed live at kickoff. No advance prep.
Sprint
Bring whatever tools you trust. You have 90 minutes to build, test, and submit.
Finale
Results are revealed same-day on an entertaining live stream, featuring post-match analysis and athlete interviews.
For viewers
Watch the challenge drop, the leaderboard move, and the top entries fight for the win.
Challenge reveal
The moment everyone sees the problem for the first time.
Workflow on display
See what workflows and tools are actually effective, and what the future of competitive coding looks like with AI.
Final showdown
Entertaining live results, post-match analysis, and athlete interviews with the top builders.
Quick answers
Simple enough for the audience. Serious enough for the builders.
What do competitors win?
We are starting with a base $1,000+ cash prize pool alongside exclusive developer gear and tools. More importantly: bragging rights and exposure in front of top technical operators.
Do competitors know the challenge?
No. The challenge is disclosed only at kickoff.
What tools are allowed?
All tools are allowed during the build. Final submissions still need to stand on their own.