Purple Comet! Math Meet 2027
Difficulty varies by division from Intermediate to Advanced, Purple Comet! Math Meet is a free international online team mathematics competition with middle- and high-school contests. Teams of one to six students participate under an adult supervisor, with competitive age and school-stage limits and an unrestricted non-competitive option. The main challenge is coordinating under time pressure to solve a set of problems that range from accessible questions to extremely demanding ones.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
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Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
Up to 19
School level
Middle school and high school (or local equivalent); comparable home-schooled students are eligible
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
Adult supervisor registration; team registration; one online timed team contest during the ten-day window; results and certificates released after the window
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Feb 2027
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
6 Apr 2027
Competition ends
15 Apr 2027
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Purple Comet is best understood as a collaborative mathematics experience, not simply another paper to complete. Its main value is that students must share partial ideas, explain possible routes, and decide together which problems deserve their limited time. The free online format lowers access barriers for schools and informal groups, while the team setting makes mathematical communication as important as individual speed. Families should set different expectations for the two divisions because the length, pace, and mathematical demands change materially. A useful outcome is not limited to rank or certificates: careful discussion, sensible task selection, recovery after a wrong turn, and a clearer sense of each student's contribution can all make the event worthwhile. It suits students who enjoy non-routine questions and are willing to listen as well as lead.
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