CSS CHAMPIONSHIP
2026
32 Players. 1 Champion.
The ultimate frontend knockout tournament.
The Arena
Four rounds stand between you and the championship. Survive the gauntlet, write clean code, and dominate your opponents live.
32 ELITE PLAYERS
Only the best frontend warriors make it onto the bracket.
1v1 KNOCKOUTS
Head-to-head live CSS building. Loser goes home immediately.
FAST-PACED
Strict time limits. Only pure muscle memory survives.
NO AI ALLOWED
Write raw CSS. Copilot and Cursor are strictly banned.
Tournament Flow
Round of 32
The Qualifier
Round of 16
The Crucible
Quarterfinals
Top 8
Semifinals
Top 4
Grand Final
The Ultimate Showdown
Prizes T.B.A. (Call for Sponsors)
We are actively organizing the final prize pool for the 2026 CSS Championship. Are you a company looking to support the developer community?
Global Reach
Put your brand in front of elite UI engineers, frontend developers, and design enthusiasts competing on a global stage.
Direct Impact
Your funds directly fuel the prize pool, empowering the next generation of top-tier CSS talent.
Hire the Best
Gain early access to the developer roster. Recruit top performers who thrive under extreme pressure constraints.
Who is in the Grid?
The bracket is filling up rapidly. Check the live roster to see who you are up against before the shuffle freezes on April 16th.
View Live Bracket