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Agents League: The Esports-Inspired Hackathon Where AI Agents Battle for Glory

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May 20, 2026

Ready to put your AI skills to the ultimate test? Agents League is here a dynamic, esports-inspired developer challenge that brings the thrill of live competition to the world of agentic AI. Whether you're a seasoned AI developer or just getting started, this is your chance to build, compete, and win.

Ready to put your AI skills to the ultimate test? Agents League is here, a dynamic, esports-inspired developer challenge that brings the thrill of live competition to the world of agentic AI. Whether you're a seasoned AI developer or just getting started, this is your chance to build, compete, and win.

What is Agents League?

Agents League is a week-long hackathon running as part of AI Skills Fest (June 4–14, 2026). Unlike traditional hackathons, Agents League combines live AI coding battles, asynchronous project submissions, and a thriving Discord community all competing for a total prize pool of $55,000 USD.

This isn't just about building it's about showcasing what's possible with agentic AI in a format that's fast, competitive, and globally accessible.

Three Challenge Tracks Pick One or Compete in All

1. Creative Apps

Build innovative applications using GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development. Show off your creativity and demonstrate how AI can accelerate app creation from concept to code.

2. Reasoning Agents

Create intelligent agents using Microsoft Foundry that solve complex problems through multi-step reasoning. This track is all about building agents that can think, plan, and execute.

3. Enterprise Agents

Build business-ready knowledge agents integrated with Microsoft 365 Copilot, authored in Copilot Studio. Perfect for developers focused on real-world enterprise solutions.

 

 

Live Microsoft Reactor Events—Don't Miss the Battles!

The heart of Agents League beats through live Microsoft Reactor events. Watch experts go head-to-head in live coding battles, learn cutting-edge techniques, and get inspired for your own submissions:

EventWhat You'll Learn
Creative Apps BattleSee GitHub Copilot in action as experts build innovative apps live
Reasoning Agents BattleWatch multi-step reasoning agents come to life with Microsoft Foundry
Enterprise Agents BattleLearn to build M365-integrated agents with Copilot Studio


👉 View the full event series

Key Dates

  • Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
  • Hacking Period: June 4–14, 2026
  • Submission Deadline: June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

What You Get

  • Live coding battles with expert demonstrations
  • Curated technical experiences and on-demand content
  • Learning resources on Microsoft Learn and AI Skills Navigator
  • Community support through Discord
  • GitHub-based submissions for transparent, collaborative judging

Why Participate?

Agents League isn't just another hackathon. It's designed as a streamlined, competitive format that:

  • ✅ Fits into your schedule with focused, time-boxed challenges
  • ✅ Provides real-world product innovation experience
  • ✅ Offers global accessibility—participate from anywhere
  • ✅ Demonstrates the latest capabilities of agentic AI, including new IQ tools
  • ✅ Connects you with a passionate developer community

Ready to Enter the Arena?

Register Now for Agents League

Before you register:


Join the Conversation

Have questions? Want to connect with fellow competitors? Join the Agents League community on Discord and start strategizing with developers from around the world.

Whether you're building creative apps, reasoning agents, or enterprise solutions—the arena awaits. May the best agent win! 🏆


Agents League hackathon is open to the public and offered at no cost. Government employees should check with their employers to ensure participation is permitted in accordance with applicable policies.


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Updated May 20, 2026
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3 Comments

  • aparajithashree's avatar
    aparajithashree
    Copper Contributor

    Hello, I participated in the Microsoft Agents League Hackathon. I registered, submitted my project, received the "Project created" and "Thanks for participating" emails, but I never received the participant digital badge. I've emailed email address removed for privacy reasons several times without any response. Could you please advise who I should contact to resolve this? Thank you.

  • Nischala123's avatar
    Nischala123
    Copper Contributor

    Hello Team,

    I am writing to request urgent technical assistance regarding my access to the Innovation Studio platform for the ongoing Agents League Hackathon (part of the AI Skills Fest 2026). 

    My project submission deadline is in less than two days on June 14, 2026, and I am currently entirely blocked from participating.

    Issue Details:
    • Event Name: Agents League Hackathon (AI Skills Fest 2026)
    • Problem: I received the "Activate your Agents League profile" email from the system. However, clicking the "Activate Your Profile" button results in an error / fails to complete the activation process. 

    Troubleshooting Attempted:
    I have already tried opening the activation link in Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, and completely fresh Incognito/Private windows. The token or link remains completely broken, meaning it is a backend profile provisioning issue on the platform side.

    Because the submission window closes in 48 hours, could you please manually whitelist my registered email address or force-provision my workspace access to the Innovation Studio tenant so I can begin building my agent?

    Thank you for your immediate help in escalating this ticket.

    Best regards,
    Sahukara Nischala

  • Srikar_M's avatar
    Srikar_M
    Copper Contributor

    Hi Team,

    I successfully registered for the Agents League Hackathon and received the registration confirmation email. However, I have not yet received the profile activation email that was supposed to be sent from innostudio 

    I have checked my Inbox, Spam, and Junk folders, but I couldn't find it.

    Could you please check my registration status and help resend the activation email?

    Thank you.