Registration and Competition Process

Click here to apply and secure your spot on the 2026 state competition roster.

School teams must first compete at the state level. State CCDC champions will advance to the 2026 Erich J. Spengler Midwest Regional CCDC, held at Purdue University Northwest on March 20-21, 2026. The winner of the Midwest CCDC will then move on to the National CCDC, taking place April 24-26, 2026.

Please note, only one application per team is required, and each campus may only send one team to compete. After submitting your application, your Midwest State CCDC Director will reach out with further details. No prior competition experience is necessary.

Teams are responsible for covering their own travel expenses. A $500 entry fee is required for teams advancing to the 2026 Midwest CCDC.

Why Participate?

The Midwest CCDC events not only benefit the students involved, but will also benefit corporations as these graduates will be bringing a more experienced skill set to their jobs upon beginning their employment. This competition also provides direct feedback for schools to exercise, reinforce, and examine their security and information technology curriculum.

For more information on attending, participating, sponsoring, or volunteering for the Midwest CCDC, contact David Durkee by email ddurkee14@att.net or phone 440-488-0331.

Midwest Teams Prepare for Qualifying State CCDC

For the 2026 competition season, a record number of Midwest teams are anticipated. Over forty teams are expected to engage in a qualifying state CCDC event.

10/18/2025 – Invitational

10/25/2025 – Invitational

11/01/2025 – Invitational

1/31/26 – IN/MN Qualifier

2/07/26 – OH/MI/KY/IA/WI Qualifier

2/14/26 – IL/MO Qualifier 

2/21/26 – Wildcard Qualifier

3/20-21/2026 – MWCCDC Regional

4/24-26/2026 – National CCDC

All second and third place teams in their respective state qualification CCDC will have opportunity to compete in the Wildcard CCDC. Top winners of each state CCDC and the Wildcard CCDC will be eligible to move on the the Erich J. Spengler Midwest Regional CCDC, March 20-21, 2026.