Mastercard Capture the Flag Series
Attention Students! Mastercard and the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) have teamed up to bring you an all-new, CTF series powered by ENFOCOM Cyber.
The NCC understands that students are the future of cybersecurity and privacy in Canada. By participating in our CTF, we hope to get you excited about this field and inspired to consider it as a career path, and of course – have fun!
New to CTFs?
CTF competitions are a fun, hands-on way to learn about cybersecurity. Regardless of your skill level, there are challenges for everyone that range in difficulty from easy to… well, diabolical.
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West Regional
Saturday, January 17, 2026
9am – 4pm MT
Teams may participate remotely, or on-site (4 may participate on-site on a first-registered-first-served basis).
CATE Centre – ENFOCOM Cyber
3553 31 Street NW
Alastair Ross Technology Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Teams must be made up of 2 – 4 current students from Canadian post-secondary institutions from the following provinces/territories:
- Yukon
- British Columbia
- Northwest Territories
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
Visit this link for complete rules and eligibility
1st Place – An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th; including up-to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal.
2nd Place – $50 CAD gift card per player
3rd Place – $25 CAD gift card per player
Central Regional
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9am – 4pm ET
Teams may participate remotely, or on-site (a limited number may participate on-site on a first-registered-first-served basis).
Rogers Cybersecure Office, Brampton, ON
Teams must be made up of 2 – 4 current students from Canadian post-secondary institutions from the following provinces/territory:
- Nunavut
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
Visit this link for complete rules and eligibility
1st Place – An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th; including up-to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal.
2nd Place – $50 CAD gift card per player
3rd Place – $25 CAD gift card per player
East Regional
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9am – 4pm AT
Teams may participate remotely, or on-site (a limited number may participate on-site on a first-registered-first-served basis).
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Teams must be made up of 2 – 4 current students from Canadian post-secondary institutions from the following provinces:
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Visit this link for complete rules and eligibility
1st Place – An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th; including up-to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal.
2nd Place – $50 CAD gift card per player
3rd Place – $25 CAD gift card per player
National Final
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Teams may participate remotely, or on-site. The NCC can accommodate a limited number of teams on-site (TBA). Teams are expected to arrange their own transportation and accommodation, if necessary.
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec
Teams must be made up of 2 – 4 current students from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Teams are not required to have played in a regional event to participate in the National Final.
Visit this link for complete rules and eligibility.
1st Place – TBA
2nd Place – TBA
3rd Place – TBA
Read the complete Rules and Code of Conduct
Each competition will take place in English with some French support available.
Pro Tip!
Forming Your Team
When you are forming your team, aim for a mix of skills. A well-rounded team might include members skilled in web exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, and forensics. Clear communication and task delegation are key!
Mastercard does not assume any responsibility for the products and services offered under this Event. The products are sold and services are provided solely by the relevant vendors, under such terms and conditions as determined by such vendors, and Mastercard accepts no liability whatsoever in connection with such products and services. The products and services have not been certified by Mastercard and under no circumstances shall the inclusion of any product or service in this Event be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of such product or service by Mastercard.