On behalf of the Excel product team, we extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s winners
The 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship and Collegiate Challenge wrapped up their season in spectacular fashion at Las Vegas’ HyperX Arena, drawing competitors from nearly every continent and crowning new champions in the fast-growing world of Excel esports.
What is Excel esports? It’s a phenomenon redefining competitive gaming. For a deeper dive, see “What is the fast-growing e-sport of competitive Microsoft Excel?” by Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley at the BBC.
Watching these finalists was nothing short of riveting. From the Collegiate Challenge’s team and individual showdowns to the World Championship’s high-stakes semifinals and finals, their speed, precision, and sheer passion were unmatched.
On behalf of the Excel product team, we extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s winners:
Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge – Teams
INSCAE
University of Arizona
University of Technology Sydney
Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge – Individuals
Pieter Pienaar, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Matthew Beard, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Christian Mbolanatenaina, INSCAE, Madagascar
Microsoft Excel World Championship
Diarmuid Early
Andrew Ngai
Jean Wolleh
Financial Modeling World Cup
Michael Jarman
Andrew Ngai
Anup Agarwal
This championship is more than a contest—it’s a celebration of a global community that welcomes anyone who has ever opened a spreadsheet. Here, talent meets collaboration, and knowledge flows freely across borders. Whether you’re a student, a seasoned professional, or an Excel enthusiast, there’s a place for you.
Special thanks to the students, professionals, MVPs, and creators who made this season unforgettable—and to the Financial Modeling World Cup for orchestrating an event that continues to unite and inspire.
Ready to join the next chapter? The new season awaits. Be part of this extraordinary community.
—Brian, VP, Excel
Microsoft