Event Archive
Past Events
Explore the journey of Code Battle through the years. Each edition brought new challenges, innovations, and inspiring young developers.
5+
Seasons
1,000+
Students Trained
100+
Schools Engaged
500+
Projects Built
All Events
Edition 5
Code Battle 2025
UAE’s largest Inter-School Coding Competition
- 22, 23 & 29 November 2025
- DTEC, A5, Dubai Digital Park
- 205 Participants
- 79 Teams
AI-focused challenges
53 schools
International judges
Edition 4
Code Battle 2024
AI & Machine Learning Edition
- 16, 17 & 23 November 2024
- DTEC, A5, Dubai Digital Park
- 450+ Participants
- 5 emirates
AI-focused challenges
90%+ attendance
International judges
Edition 3
Code Battle 2023
Sustainability & Green Tech
- Chapters + finale (27 Jan 2024)
- DTEC, A5, Dubai Digital Park
- 3 chapters: Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
- Grand finale at DTEC, A5
Eco-innovation themes
9 podium teams
Industry mentors
Edition 2
Code Battle 2022
Season 2 · Dubai and Sharjah chapters
- 19 November 2022 (Sharjah)
- Sheraa Hub, AUS campus
- 90+ students (Sharjah)
- 37 teams (Sharjah)
Sharjah & Northern Emirates
11+ schools
Dubai chapter at Dtec
Edition 1
Code Battle 2021
Season 1, where Code Battle began
- 2021
About past Code Battle seasons
How many seasons of Code Battle have there been?
Five, from Season 1 in 2021 to Season 5 in 2025, with more than 1,000 students from 100+ schools taking part.
Where are Code Battle events held?
Most rounds and finals are held at Dtec, Building A5, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis. Sharjah chapters were held at Sheraa on the American University of Sharjah campus, and the 2023 Abu Dhabi round was held online.
Where can I see past winners and rankings?
Each season page lists its winners: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Full team rankings for 2025 are on the 2025 rankings page.
Has Code Battle been covered in the press?
Yes. Khaleej Times covered the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons. You can find the articles on each season page.
How can my school take part in the next season?
Register your school's interest and we will contact you when Season 6 dates and registration open. Code Battle is free for schools and students.