BuckeyeCTF 2026

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What is Capture the Flag?

Capture the Flag (CTF) is a hacking competition in which teams compete to obtain “flags” by solving security-based problems.

New to CTF?

Don’t worry, there will be multiple challenges in every category geared toward participants with little to no experience.

 

Sample Schedule

Friday, Early November
7:00 PM: Team formation (Pomerene 280)
8:00 PM: CTF begins!
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM: On-campus space available for in-person teams
Saturday, Early November
7:00 AM – 10:00pm: On-campus space available for in-person teams
Sunday, Early November
7:00 AM – 8:00pm: On-campus space available for in-person teams
8:00 PM: CTF ends! Leaderboard is finalized and winners are announced
Tuesday, Mid-November
7:00 AM – 8:00pm: Awards ceremony and CTF problem solution presentation at Cyber Security Club meeting

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