Maths Challenge Dates for 2026‑27
These are the dates for the main UK maths challenges, run by UKMT and AMiE (the Association for Mathematics in Education). Click any competition to find past papers, grade boundaries and free preparation courses. Challenges in bold are the main first-round challenges open to all students; the others are follow-on or selective rounds.
| Competition | Ages | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Maths Olympiad / Competition for Girls | 15‑18 | Tue 22 Sep 2026 |
| Senior Maths Challenge | 16‑18 | Wed 7 Oct 2026 |
| Primary Maths Challenge | 9‑11 | 9‑20 Nov 2026 |
| Senior Kangaroo | 16‑18 | Wed 18 Nov 2026 |
| BMO Round 1 | 16‑18 | Wed 18 Nov 2026 |
| BMO Round 2 | 16‑18 | Wed 20 Jan 2027 |
| Intermediate Maths Challenge | 13‑16 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 |
| Primary Bonus Round | 9‑11 | to confirm (Feb 2027) |
| Grey & Pink Kangaroo | 13‑16 | Thu 18 Mar 2027 |
| Cayley, Hamilton & Maclaurin Olympiads | 13‑16 | Thu 18 Mar 2027 |
| Primary Kangaroo | 9‑11 | 18‑25 Mar 2027 |
| Junior Maths Challenge | 11‑13 | Wed 5 May 2027 |
| First Maths Challenge | 7‑9 | to confirm (Jun 2027) |
| Junior Kangaroo | 11‑13 | Tue 15 Jun 2027 |
| Junior Mathematical Olympiad | 11‑13 | Tue 15 Jun 2027 |
Dates are set by the organisers, so for the latest official details always check the UKMT and AMiE websites.
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