Live Math Competitions & League proudly presents the 5th Edition of the Mental Math World Cup 2026, building on the legacy of our three flagship events. Over the past four years, the Online Mental Math World Cup (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) has connected thousands of young math enthusiasts across the globe, while our in-person championships — the Global Mental Math Olympiad in Dubai (2023 & 2024) and the Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (2025) — have created world-class platforms for international talent. Together, these landmark events have established Live Math Competitions and League as a global leader in promoting excellence, competition, and community in Mental Math.

Highlights of Mental Math World Cup 2025 (4th Online Edition):

• 8,600+ participants from 57 countries competed in MMWC 2025 across various Challenges.
• Our aim is to help children develop interest in Mental Math by practicing their Math Skills in a Gamified and Competitive Math Environment.Children invariably perform better in Gamified Competitions compared to traditional exams.
  

Highlights of Global Mental Math Olympiad 2024, Dubai (2nd Offline Edition):

• GMMO 2024 drew 800 participants from 50 nationalities for a dynamic two-day event in Dubai.
• Schools and training institutes from India, USA, Romania, Spain, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Qatar, and Egypt attended this Event along with participants from all the Seven Emirates (UAE).
• Click below to watch the highlights of our 2024 Event in Dubai:
• GMMO 2024 Highlight Video

Highlights of Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2024, Manama (1st Edition):

• The inaugural BMMO 2024 brought together nearly 500 participants from diverse nationalities, creating a vibrant and competitive atmosphere in Manama.
• Schools and training institutes from across Bahrain joined with great enthusiasm, making the first edition a resounding success and setting the stage for future editions.
• Click below to watch the highlights of our 2024 Event in Manama:
• BMMO 2025 Highlight Video

We invite your students to join the Mental Math World Cup 2026 for an exceptional experience, offering:

• A platform to showcase and advance their mental math skills
• A competitive international stage for young minds
• An engaging and interactive learning environment

Advantages of participating in the Mental Math World Cup 2026:

• Immersive App Experience: Engage with time-bound challenges designed to sharpen mental math skills.
• Unlimited Practice: Access a variety of practice modes to continuously improve.
• Free Study Kit: Receive a comprehensive study kit to support learning and preparation.
• Free Age-Wise Webinars: Participate in complementary webinars offering mental math tips and tricks, tailored to key syllabus topics for each age group

Mental Math World Cup 2026 presents a lineup of 3 exhilarating competition challenges, encompassing one Mandatory Challenge and 3 Optional Challenges:

1) Standard Mandatory Challenge

Optional Challenges

1) Sprint Challenge Addition & Subtraction

2) Sprint Challenge Multiplication

3) Zen Master Challenge 

This Challenge is Mandatory and consists of two rounds.

Round 1: Elimination Round

• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Question Attempt: Participants are granted 3 attempts for an unlimited number of MCQs, tailored to their respective Age Categories and allocated time.
• Total Score of these 3 attempts will be considered for ranking and qualification to the Grand Finale

Duration as per Category:

• Challenger Category (Ages 6 to 8) – 3 attempts of 6 minutes each
• Master Category (Ages 9 to 11) – 3 attempts of 7 minutes each
• Grandmaster Category (Ages 12 and above) – 3 attempts of 8 minutes each

Scoring System:

• Correct Answer: +10 points
• Incorrect Answer: -2 points
• Note 1: Round 1 will be conducted on our  Competition App “Arena By Livemcl”

Round 2: Grand Finale

• Qualified Participants will move to Round 2, that is the Grand Finale Round.
• This will be a Live on Camera Event. Exact date and time slots will be provided to all the Finalists.

Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Question Attempt: Attempt a total of 100 questions.

Duration as per Age Category:

• Challenger Category (6 to 8 years): One round of 10 minutes
• Master Category (9-11 years): One round of 12 minutes
• Grandmaster Category (12 years and above): One round of 12 minutes

Scoring System:

• Correct Answer: +10 points
• Incorrect Answer: -2 points
• Skipped Questions: No negative marking.

Note 1: We do not charge any fees for the Second Round of the competition.
Note 2: This Round will be conducted on our Compet

Note 1: We do not charge any fees for the Second Round of the competition.
Note 2: This Round will be conducted on our Competition App “Arena By Livemcl”

Participants have the flexibility to select and engage in Any One or All the Optional Competition Challenges

• The Sprint Challenge encourages skill testing in additions-subtractions and multiplications.
• It provides a competitive platform for participants to elevate proficiency in these specific mental math topics.
• Participants compete in their respective age categories
• Sprints is a one round event

Question Format: Unlimited Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Duration as per Category:

• Challenger Category (Ages 6 to 8): One Round of 3 Minutes
• Master Category (Ages 9 to 11): One Round of 5 Minutes
• Grandmaster Category (Ages 12 and above): One Round of 5 Minutes

Scoring:

• Correct Answer: +10 points
• Incorrect Answer: -2 points
• Skipped Questions: No negative marking

Question Format: Unlimited Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Duration as per Category:

• Challenger Category (Ages 6 to 8): One Round of 3 Minutes
• Master Category (Ages 9 to 11): One Round of 5 Minutes
• Grandmaster Category (Ages 12 and above): One Round of 5 Minutes

Scoring:

• Correct Answer: +10 points
• Incorrect Answer: -2 points
• Skipped Questions: No negative marking

All Sprints Challenges can be practiced on our official practice app:

“Live Math Competitions and League” under the “Sprints Practice” mode.

For Android Phones and Tablets:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.livemcl.quizgame

For IOS Phones and Tablets:

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/live-math-competition-league/id1534114395

• Correct Answer: +10 points
• Incorrect Answer: -2 points
• Skipped Questions: No negative marking

Why are Prep/Mock Events Important?

• Familiarize with the Environment: Get to know the Competition App Environment and its features.
• Test Login Credentials: Ensure seamless access to the competition platform.
• Self-Assessment: Identify strengths and weaknesses in various areas.
• Refine Strategy: Fine-tune approach and strategy based on self- assessment.
• Boost Confidence: Feel more confident and prepared for the actual competition

All registered participants can attend webinars tailored to their age categories

• Mental Math Tips and Tricks: Industry experts will cover important topics based on the competition syllabus.
• These webinars are designed to make Mental Math enjoyable, enhance competition performance, improve overall calculation skills, and explore key syllabus topics.
• Optional Attendance: These webinars are optional and are intended for participants who are new to Mental Math or looking to explore more Mental Math techniques

All participants will be given Challenge Wise E-Certificate of Participation

STANDARD MANDATORY CHALLENGE (Based on Grand Finale Results)

At World Level

Note 1: Top 200 World Rankers of MMWC 2026 in the Standard Mandatory Challenge will make it to our World Top Rankers list on our website and will automatically qualify for the Grand Finale of the Mental Math World Cup 2027, skipping Round 1 which is an elimination round. However, registration Process remains unchanged.

Note 2: Similarly, Top 100 Rankers of GMMO 2025, Dubai in the Standard Mandatory Challenge will be listed on our Top Rankers page on our website and will qualify directly for the MMWC 2027 Grand Finale, bypassing the Round 1 elimination. However, registration Process remains unchanged.

At Country Level

At School Level

Top 3 ranking Participants from each school will be awarded with a Certificate of Merit for their Grand Finale performance

Rewards & Recognition for Optional Challenges

India - Zonal Awards for Standard Mandatory Challenge
(Based on Grand Finale Results)

Rewards & Recognition Disclaimers

1. The final decision regarding reward distribution rests solely with the organizers/management after thorough due diligence.
2. Payouts will be based on the local INR rate as of the settlement date for currency exchange.
3. World Super Topper ranks for the Standard Mandatory and Zen Master Challenges are determined by score; in case of a tie, completion time is considered, with a tie- breaker round at the organizers' discretion if needed.
4. Country Top Rankers will receive medals only if the participant count from that country surpasses 100.
5. Medal delivery is subject to the customs rules and regulations of the respective country.
6. Medals will be delivered only to the school address of the participant.
7. The management reserves the right to change event dates and any rules of the competition due to unforeseen circumstances