YandexYandex Cup

Internationalprogrammingchampionship

Find out what awaits you in the finals
IstanbulDecember 5–7
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Profiles

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145,000 USD
prize fund
Cash prizes
in each category*
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200 finalists
Dozens of countries
and thousands
of participants
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6 categories
International participants can compete in Algorithm and Machine Learning categories. Backend, frontend, mobile development, and analytics categories are available for local participants
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42 prize places
Among participants
of six categories
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In‑person finals
Awards ceremony
in Istanbul
*Please note that the actual payment in USD may vary depending on the exchange rate applied on the payment date.

The best of the best

20,000+

applications from developers in 90 countries
submitted for Yandex Cup 2024. Yandex Cup is a chance to test yourself and go head-to-head against the best programmers from all over the world

Finals in Istanbul

for qualification winners
Participants will get an eventful program, networking with the world’s top developers, and a chance to fight for the prize fund

Rounds

Algorithm

October 20–29
Trial Round
Visit the platform and explore challenges from previous years
November 2
Qualifications
Choose one track. Top 20 participants will advance to the finals
December 5–7
Finals
In‑person Yandex Cup 2025 finals and award ceremony in Istanbul

Machine Learning

October 15 – November 5 online
Qualification
You can start solve tasks before the end of the stage
December 5–7
Finals
In‑person Yandex Cup 2025 finals and award ceremony in Istanbul

FAQ

  • Each category includes tasks of varying difficulty. This means that participants of all skill levels can take on interesting and challenging problems.
  • No, these are open competitions for everyone interested. We’ll offer the top twenty finalists in each track a simplified hiring process at Yandex. We’re always happy to welcome new strong talent to the team.
  • During the trial round, you can try all categories. You must choose only one for the qualification round.
  • Yes, you can change it before the qualification starts on November 2, 2025.
  Have any questions?
Contact us: competitions@yandex-team.ru
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