1Coming soon
Round 1
To be announced
Qualifier round 1 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
AI CREATIVE ARENA 2026
AI Creative Arena 2026
AICAT's own AI Creative tournament — 7 qualifier rounds across the year, 3 winning teams per round, 21 teams facing off in the grand final at the end of 2026
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7 qualifier rounds
Held throughout 2026, each round with its own brief and format
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Top 3 per round
The three best teams of every round go straight to the championship final
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21 finalist teams
Qualifiers from every round meet in the year-end showdown for the national AI Creative title
The road to the final
2Coming soon
Round 2
To be announced
Qualifier round 2 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
3Coming soon
Round 3
To be announced
Qualifier round 3 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
4Coming soon
Round 4
To be announced
Qualifier round 4 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
5Coming soon
Round 5
To be announced
Qualifier round 5 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
6Coming soon
Round 6
To be announced
Qualifier round 6 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
7Coming soon
Round 7
To be announced
Qualifier round 7 — the top 3 teams advance to the year-end championship. Brief and rules to be announced.
Championship final
AI Creative Arena 2026 — Championship Final
Late 2026
The year-end grand final — 21 qualifying teams from 7 rounds compete for the national AI Creative title.
Coming soon
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