Major League Hacking 2026 Hackathon Season
14th - 15th MARCH 2026 // SOUTHAMPTON

BUILD THE FUTURE _

Join 100+ hackers for 24 hours of creation, innovation, and chaos.
No experience required.

<About The Event>

SotonHack 26 is Southampton's premier student hackathon, organised by the Electronics and Computer Science Society. For 24 hours, the brightest minds will gather to build, break, and innovate.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or writing your first line of code, SotonHack is the place to be. We provide the food, caffeine, and swag; you bring the creativity.

24H Hacking
100+ Hackers
SotonHack Atmosphere

> Tracks & Prizes

Explore the different paths to victory. Pick your challenge and start building.

Unconventional Connection

Build something that connects two seemingly entirely unrelated things in a creative or absurd way.

Meme Prize

Solo competition. Submit your best memes (anything goes) on the Discord in #memes.

Sponsor: JetBrains

Best use of Kotlin

Awarded to the best project that makes use of JetBrains' Kotlin.

Sponsor: HackathonsUK

Hackiest Hack

Awarded to the project that barely holds together but solves the problem in the weirdest way possible.

Sponsor: HackathonsUK

Best use of AI agents on arm

Awarded to the best project that makes use of AI agents on arm architecture.

Sponsor: MLH x MongoDB

Best use of MongoDB

Build a project that utilizes MongoDB to manage data.

Sponsor: MLH x Google

Best use of Google Gemini API

Build a project that integrates Google's Gemini API.

Sponsor: MLH x ElevenLabs

Best use of ElevenLabs

Build a project that makes use of the ElevenLabs API.

Sponsor: MLH x Solana

Best use of Solana

Build a project that makes use of the Solana blockchain.

Sponsor: MLH x Vultr

Best use of Vultr

Build a project that makes use of Vultr's cloud platform.

Event Schedule

Saturday

14th March

09:00 Arrival and checkin
10:30 Welcome talk
11:00 Hacking starts
12:30 Google AI workshop
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Hacking with GitHub Copilot
16:00 Paper Aeroplane competition
17:00 Blahajathon
18:30 Tech Together
19:30 Dinner
21:30 Pub visit

Sunday

15th March

01:00 Bob Ross painting
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Hacking deadline
11:15 Judging phase
15:30 Closing ceremony (B54)

Our Partners

SotonHack wouldn't be possible without the support of our amazing partners and sponsors who power our community.

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Brought to you by the team behind the terminal.

Alan Kraszewski
Rudrrayan Manna
Nikola Parushev
Indigo

FAQ?

01. What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a 24-hour invention marathon. Teams compete to build a project from scratch, attend mini-events, and pitch to a jury for prizes. It’s about creativity, learning, and free food!
02. Who can come?
Any current student (undergraduate or postgraduate) from any university who is 18+. You don't need to be a CS student!
03. Do I need coding experience?
Not at all. Whether you’re a first-year or from a non-computing background, you're welcome! We are beginner-friendly and you'll learn plenty throughout the event.
04. How big can teams be?
Teams can be up to 4 people. You can form a team beforehand or meet people via our Discord server, which will be available to ticket holders closer to the event date.
05. Is it free?
Yes! SotonHack is completely free. We provide meals, snacks, and swag. Dietary requirements will be catered for.
06. What should I bring?
You must bring a valid student ID and a legal photo ID. Don't forget your laptop, charger, and a reusable water bottle.
07. Can I leave the venue overnight?
Yes. While we don't provide sleeping facilities, you are welcome to stay in the building overnight or head home/to a hotel. For safety reasons, you must check in and out whenever you leave.
08. Is the event accessible?
The venue is wheelchair accessible with disabled-access toilets. Please email us if you have specific requirements or accessibility needs.
09. What is the Code of Conduct?
All attendees must follow the MLH and Hackathons UK Codes of Conduct to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
10. What if I have more questions?
Please send us an email at help@sotonhack.org and an organiser will be happy to help!