BlackHat MEA CTF Qualification 2026

Black Hat MEA Capture The Flag (CTF) 2026 ?

The Black Hat MEA Capture The Flag (CTF) is the largest cybersecurity competition in the region and officially the largest Capture The Flag competition in the world, recognized with a Guinness World Record. Organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) in collaboration with Black Hat MEA, the competition brings together thousands of cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, and enthusiasts from around the globe.

Powered by the FlagYard platform, the competition follows a Jeopardy-style format, where teams of 3–5 players compete across a range of cybersecurity challenges, including Web Exploitation, PWN, Digital Forensics, Reverse Engineering, Cryptography, and AI Hacking.

Competition Timeline

Registration: June 3 – August 29, 2026

Online Qualifiers: August 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM KSA (GMT+3) | Online

Thousands of participants will compete globally in teams of 3–5 members, with the top 150 teams qualifying for the final stage.

On-site Finals

The top 150 teams will be invited to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a 3-day final competition during Black Hat MEA, taking place from December 1–3, 2026.

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