SEASON VI
Event Schedule
Season VI is here!
Join thousands, from cyber enthusiasts to seasoned competition veterans, raising their hand to test their skills, climb the leaderboard, and prove they belong among the nation’s best. Follow the milestones below as the season unfolds, bringing another year of elite cybersecurity competition, training, talent discovery, and fun.
The road to the US Cyber Team starts NOW!
Season VI Call for Coach/Mentor Applications
US Cyber Games coaches and mentors are critical to the success of the Program. We look for coaches and mentors from a range of backgrounds to support recruitment and scouting, training, tool development, infrastructure support, assessment and evaluation, and much more. If you're curious about getting involved, submit an application to join our Season VI campaign and let's get in touch!
Phase 1
Open to all registrants
Kick-Off
Game Room
Rush Week
CTF
Deadline
Phase 2
Invite-Only
Athlete application required
Combine
Mentor Summit
Draft Day
US Cyber Open Kick-Off
Thursday, June 4th at 3:30p ET
Secure your seat and join us as we kick off Season VI, US Cyber Games programming during a live, virtual event with keynote speakers, panels, and a chance to meet US Cyber Team athletes, coaches, mentors and staff.
Beginner's Game Room
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 14th
The Beginner's Game Room is the entry-level component of the US Cyber Open and a great place to solve your first challenge(s) or warm up for the hefty competition in our Competitive CTF.
Access to the Beginner's Game Room is included in your Season VI, US Cyber Open registration. All challenges will be delivered via CTF-d.
Cyber Rush Week
Monday, June 8th - Thursday, June 11th
This component of the US Cyber Open takes a page out of college life, with an entire week filled extracurricular activities. Join us every evening for more panels, more games, more networking, and more fun!
Competitive CTF
Monday, June 8th - Sunday, June 14th
The Competitive CTF is for those ready to put their knowledge and skills to the test, whether or not you're in pursuit of a spot on the Season VI, US Cyber Team. Rack up points and beat fellow competitors to the top of the leaderboard.
Access to the Competitive CTF is included in your Season VI, US Cyber Open registration, and all challenges will be delivered via CTF-d. Athletes interested in pursuing a spot on the Season VI, US Cyber Team should make an effort to do well in the Competitive CTF.
US Cyber Team
Application Deadline
Sunday, June 14th at 3:00PM ET
Athletes interested in pursuing a spot on the Season VI, US Cyber Team MUST submit an athlete application by 3:00p Eastern Time on Sunday, June 14th in order to be considered.
The athlete application is a MANDATORY component towards being eligible for the Season VI, US Cyber Team.
US Cyber Combine
(INVITE ONLY)
Wednesday, July 1st - Monday, September 7th
The US Cyber Combine is similar to a sports combine in which athletes undergo a cyber aptitude evaluation, interview with multiple coaches and technical mentors, train weekly in cybersecurity skills via lectures, assignments, and exercises, and compete in advanced CTF scrimmages to build their portfolio for the US Cyber Team Draft.
If you think you have what it takes and want a position on the US Cyber Team, make sure to complete and submit a Season VI, US Cyber Team Athlete Application.
Coach & Mentor Summit
Saturday, September 26th - Sunday, September 27th
This weekend of closed-door sessions brings together all of the current season coaches and mentors for discussions around the direction and vision for the Program, event planning, training strategy, and most importantly, eligible athlete data review and final roster selections.
US Cyber Games Draft Day
Thursday, October 22nd at 3:00PM ET
The Season VI, US Cyber Team Draft is the main event for the US Cyber Games Draft Experience.
More information forthcoming.







