Kentucky Science Olympiad
Registration has now closed for the 2025-26 season. The deadline to register was January 15, 2026.
State Tournament 2026
The State Tournament will be held at the University of Kentucky on Saturday, April 18 2026.
The State Tournament will follow the same block schedule as the National Tournament. Event schedule and offerings are subject to change based on Event Supervisor availability.
All Division B and Division C teams will be required to attend a regional tournament to participate in the State Tournament. There will be no ranking who moves on – only participation is required.
Regional Tournaments
Lexington - March 7
Louisville - March 21
Madisonville - March 28*
*In order for this tournament to take place, a minimum of six teams must be registered by the January 15 registration deadline. If fewer than six teams are registered by that date, the Madisonville regional will not be held, and participating schools will be reassigned to another regional site. Schools will be notified promptly so they can adjust their plans.
We ask that you attend the regional tournament of your designated region. If you are unable to attend your designated regional tournament, please fill out this form to request to attend another regional. Special circumstances will have to be reviewed by the Kentucky state office for exemption.