The University of Cape Coast (UCC) campus is buzzing with a familiar energy. Buses are rolling in, luggage is piling up, school uniforms are filling the walkways, and teams from across the country are arriving ahead of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. Students in colourful school uniforms move through the campus with luggage in tow, while teachers and coordinators settle their teams into camp for weeks of intense intellectual competition. A

The full fixtures for the Preliminary Stage of the 2026 edition of the National Championship.

The 2026 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will be officially launched today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the GNAT Hall in Accra, at 3:00 p.m. The event will set the stage for this year’s National Championship, which will see 174 schools battle for the coveted title of National Science & Maths Quiz 2026 Champion, as well as the honour and bragging rights that come with it. The participating schools comprise 27 seeded schools, including one private school;

Esaase Bontefufuo SHTS, Juaben SHS, Our Lady of Mercy SHS and SDA SHS, Gomoa will participate in a tie-breaker contest in Accra this Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to select the final two Top Runners-up to progress to the Preliminary Stage.

A summary of Regional Qualifier contests for Bono and Ahafo regions, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Bono Regionals kick off in high spirit with wins for Sacred Heart SHS, Mansen SHS, Sunyani SHS and Wenchi Methodist SHS

O’reilly SHS, Fafraha Community SHS and Accra High Light Up the Contest Stage on Day 2 of Greater Accra Regionals

Three contests, three intense battles, and TEMASCO, AGISS and St. John's Grammar School stood tallest when the dust settled.

From dominant displays to determined efforts, the day wrapped up with Tepa SHS, Kumasi High School and Yaa Asantewaa Girls' SHS leaving everything on the floor in pursuit of glory.

Kumasi Secondary Technical School, Anglican SHS, Kumasi and Islamic SHS, Kumasi have secured qualification to the 2026 National Championship after winning their respective contests on Day Five of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers.