The season runs August 24 through October 30, 2026. Each region competes for one week per track, Monday through Friday. Find your region's dates below and register there.

Fully virtual. 

Free to enter. All you need is a valid AWS Builder ID.

A valid AWS Builder ID and a computer with internet access. Self-paced prep content is available anytime before your build window opens.

Choose the event that matches your region: APJ, EMEA, GCR, LATAM, or NAMER. Each region has its own competition for each track.

Top scorer on your region's leaderboard for a track advances to that region's live finale and earns a trip to the AI League Grand Finale at re:Invent 2026. Top 20 finishers on your region's leaderboard receive a $99 Amazon.com gift card. The Season Champion, best combined score across all three tracks in your region, also earns a seat at the Grand Finale, competing for a $50,000 prize pool.