Cyber Bowl 2026

The Cyber Bowl, which will run from Oct. 1-31, engages students, faculty and staff in cybersecurity with some friendly competition. Ten of the state’s top universities are competing to see which campus is the most cyber smart.

At the end of the month, two winners will emerge — one winner for the highest participation percentage and one winner for most players.

Participating Universities

• Duke University
• UNC-Chapel Hill
• NC State University
• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• East Carolina University
• Winston-Salem State University
• UNC Wilmington
• Elizabeth City State University
• Appalachian State University
• Western Carolina University