The NeurIPS 2025 Google Code Golf Championship

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Implement a variety of programs using the fewest number of characters!

In this competition, contestants will be presented with a series of tasks, and challenged to produce a Python program for each that exhibits the desired behavior.  Not only must these programs be functionally correct, but (as an added twist) should also be as minimal as possible.

 Total Prizes Awarded: $100,000

  • First Place: $30,000

  • Second Place: $20,000

  • Third Place: $10,000

  • Fourth Place: $5,000

  • Fifth Place: $5,000

  • Sixth Place: $5,000

  • Seventh Place: $5,000

  • Eighth Place: $5,000

  • Ninth Place: $5,000

  • Tenth Place: $5,000

  • Longest Leader: $5,000

 Winning teams will also be invited to collaborate with the competition organizers on a contest retrospective submitted to PMLR.

2025-07-15 Google Code Golf Championship begins
(exact date subject to change

2025-10-15 Deadline for Team Mergers

2025-11-01 Competition Ends

2025-12-06 Special Session @ NeurIPS 2025 in San Diego, California

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