Tangible World Coding Cup — 5 November 2026
5 November 2026
On 5 November 2026, learners around the world take on the Speed Stars challenge — building code with Tangible pieces, testing it in the Tournament App and racing against teams in other countries.
In South Africa? Teams qualify through the Tangible National Championships.Find out more
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When do we race?
The Coding Cup runs in two regional sessions so teams around the world can play live.
Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific
North and South America
How does it work?
The team opens the challenge in the Tangible Tournament App and works out what it is asking.
Learners build their solution together using the physical Tangible puzzle pieces.
Back to the app to run the code and see whether the car makes it round the track.
If it does not work, change something and test again. That is where the learning happens.
What do we need?
A device and the app
One phone or tablet per team, running the Tangible Tournament App.
A team of learners
3 to 5 per team, with three competition categories:
- Junior: schools, libraries and learning spaces (~7–13 years)
- Senior: schools, libraries and learning spaces (~13–18 years)
- Open: university / tertiary students (~18+ years)
Learners enter according to their current education level, not strictly their age.
Ready to race?
Join now and we will get you and your learners ready before 5 November.
Join the Coding Cup↗A few things to know
Who can take part?
Schools, libraries & learning spaces: Junior + Senior
Universities: Open
Do I need to know how many teams I am bringing?
Not yet. Join now and register your final teams closer to the Coding Cup.
Do teachers need to know how to code?
No. Your role is to bring the learners together and let them work it out. We will help you get ready.
What if we do not have Tangible game packs?
Email support@levafoundation.org to purchase game packs before the tournament.
Start with one team
You do not need a computer lab, a coding background or a big budget. You need one team of learners willing to try things.