DT Cyber Games 2026 — Enter the Arena
WAITLIST OPEN CLASSIFIED / 2026 ARENA STATUS · PRE-IGNITION

WHERE CYBER TALENT IS PROVEN. NOT CLAIMED.

DT Cyber Games 2026 is a high-stakes proving ground. A live, immersive arena where operators, defenders, builders and the unseen test real skill against real cyber scenarios.

Enter the Arena → See the Experience
Arena Drops
LATE 2026
Format
LIVE / IMMERSIVE
Access
INVITATIONAL
Previous
200+ PROVEN
01What This Really Is

Forget what you
think this is.

Not a conference.
Not a summit.
Not just a hackathon.
Not another panel.
/ 01
A proving ground.
Reputation earned in real-time, in front of real peers.
/ 02
A competitive arena.
Offensive. Defensive. Collaborative. Every discipline on the line.
/ 03
A live experience.
Scenarios that move. Clocks that don't stop. Decisions that count.
02The Arena Experience

Pressure is
the teacher.

Teams under live fire. Real-world scenarios rendered in full fidelity. This is what your craft feels like when it stops being theoretical.

/ 01 · Live Conditions

Real-world scenarios.

No simulations pulled from a textbook. Scenarios modeled on incidents your industry is still talking about.

And the ones it hasn't seen coming yet.

● LIVE OPS Cyber scenario in progress
/ 02 · Under Pressure

Every second counts.

Every move costs seconds. Every hesitation costs ground.

Your instincts get a scoreboard.

◆ TIMED Team working under time pressure
/ 03 · Not Solo

Strategy + execution.

Plan the attack. Hold the line. Coordinate across disciplines.

Talent without teamwork bleeds out early.

◇ TEAM OPS Team coordinating cyber operation
03Who Enters the Arena

Four ways in.
One way out: proven.

01
/ The Professional

Built.
Tested
Here.

You've done the work. You have the resume. Prove it where it actually counts.

02
/ The Future Talent

Think
You're
Ready?

Stop wondering. The only honest answer comes from the arena.

03
/ The Military Operator

Translate
the
Mission.

Your experience is real. The civilian field doesn't always see it. Make it impossible to miss.

04
/ The Unknown

No Title.
Just
Skill.

No spotlight yet. No credentials on display. Step forward. Let the work speak.

04Proof of Momentum · Bayou Hackathon

The first signal —
not the peak.

◆ BAYOU HACKATHON Cyber competition
Multiple locations · 50+ teams · Undeniable energy
200+
Teams
50+
Locations
MULTI
Energy
HIGH
Status
PROVEN

This was only the beginning.

Over 200 participants. 50+ teams. Multiple locations. One high-competition field.

The hypothesis was confirmed: talent wants a stage. Competitors want a peer group. The community is ready for something sharper.

/ 04A What People Said About the Last One
JS
◆ LinkedIn Post
7THPlace Finish
"
This past Friday, I had the opportunity of virtually attending DT Cyber Games: the Bayou Hack-a-thon. I had an opportunity to hear about cybersecurity initiatives in the Bayou, and participate with 58 other teams on a CTF encompassing OSINT, Cryptography, Forensics, and web exploitation — and achieved 7th place!
As always, the goal is not just the fun factor, but also walking away with a new tool, command, or method to add to my knowledge base — and this event did not disappoint. Thanks for a wonderful event.
Jessica S. Cybersecurity Professional · Virtual Competitor
/ On Hands-On Experience
This CTF has really opened my eyes and made cybersecurity more relatable than taking certs. Nothing like hands-on experience.
LL
Lewis L.
Bayou Competitor
/ On Difficulty & Engagement
It was fairly difficult, but I kept feeling like I was getting so close to solving it, and as time went on I got closer and closer. It was really fun and kept me engaged.
TP
Tiffany P.
Bayou Competitor
/ On Scope of Learning
I learned about new cybersecurity tools. I learned more about different areas of cybersecurity from their specialties and their overall impact. I was able to see the professionals from all areas.
CW
Chad W.
Bayou Competitor
/ On Pivoting to Cyber
CTF is always my favorite! Engaging and a great time. I learned about cybersecurity initiatives and programs in Louisiana — this was a learning experience and any knowledge shared assisted in my pivot to the field.
JM
Jessica M.
Career Changer · Bayou Competitor
05Hype Reel · In Production

See the arena.

Arena trailer preview
TRAILER · IN_PRODUCTION
Duration · TBD Drops · Insiders First Status · Locked
06Step Forward

Two paths.
Pick one.

Primary · Competitor

Secure
your spot.

The waitlist is the first door. Insiders get drop dates, game formats, and early access first. No spam. No filler. Only signal.

Secondary · Build the Arena

Partner
with us.

Sponsors, speakers, vendors, partners. The arena doesn't exist without a backbone.

07What's Coming

Details drop.
Insiders first.

/ 01 · Formats LOCKED
CLASSIFIED
Red v Blue. Capture ops. Incident response under fire.
/ 02 · Rules LOCKED
CLASSIFIED
How points are earned. Who gets ranked. How ties break.
/ 03 · Locations PENDING
TO BE REVEALED
Multi-city. Physical + digital arenas in parallel.
/ 04 · Speakers PENDING
WAVES OF DROPS
CISOs. Operators. Researchers. Names you know — and some you'll wish you did.
This isn't an event.

This is where
cyber talent
is revealed.

The arena is the great equalizer. No titles. No shortcuts. No hiding. Just sixty minutes and the truth of what you can do. If that feels like a threat, this isn't your place. If that feels like an opportunity… you were built for this.