LA Hacks 2026

LA Hacks is excited to celebrate its 14th year back at Pauley Pavilion as Southern California's Largest Collegiate Hackathon. Our team is excited to welcome 1,200 participants, mentors, and sponsors back to LA Hacks to learn, develop, and innovate on this journey. Building on the success of our recent in-person hackathon, we are thrilled to carry this momentum forward and create a space for hackers to set the course for the next generation of innovation.

Are you ready to light the fuse? This year, LA Hacks believes in our theme One Spark Is All It Takes to ignite breakthroughs and fuel your competitive fire. From breakthrough AI models to hardware hacks you can hold, we're handing you the math- now it's up to you to strike inspiration into action. Join students around the globe as we spark ideas, tackle real-world challenges, and watch a single flash of creativity set the world ablaze.

All hackers must apply at https://lahacks.com/, be accepted, RSVP'ed, and attend in person to participate.

More information (including full company challenges) can be found at https://live.lahacks.com/

PRIZE DISCLAIMER: All cash values listed down below is the monetary value of the prize(s) and are strictly listed just for the total prize pool calculation on this page. See prize description for the actual prize(s).