Competition Schedule
All dates below are for the 2026–2027 CIRCUS season. Details and logistics may be updated as each event approaches.
Key Dates
| Month | Date | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | September 10, 2026 | Open Information Session |
| September 2026 | September 17, 2026 | Open Information Session |
| September / October 2026 | Sept. / Oct. 2026 | Coastline College Invitational |
| November 2026 | November 1, 2026 | Season Registration Opens |
| December 2026 | December 5, 2026 | CIRCUS Regional Images Released |
| January 2027 | January 16, 2027 | CIRCUS Regional Reports Due |
| January 2027 | January 23, 2027 | Regional Final (East) at Liberty University · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST |
| January 2027 | January 30, 2027 | Regional Final (West) at Coastline College · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST |
| February 2027 | February 13, 2027 | Regional Final (At-Large, Virtual) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST |
| April 2027 | Saturday, April 3, 2027 | National Finals at SCALE · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST |
Regional Final Locations
Regional Final presentations are held at three sites — teams present at their assigned regional location.
East: Liberty University · January 23, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
West: Coastline College · January 30, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
At-Large: Virtual · February 13, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
National Finals Venue
Finalist teams will present in person at the Southern California Linux Exposition (SCALE).
Location:
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, California
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2027 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST