MapCup Asia Pacific 2026
MapCup Asia Pacific 2026 starts July 1!
It’s almost kick-off.
From 1–31 July 2026, we’re hosting the Map Cup Asia Pacific open to all countries, OSM community groups, and individual contributors across the Asia Pacific region.
Whether you are a first-time contributor, experienced mapper, validator, community leader, student, employee or retired individual, this is an opportunity to collaborate, learn, and contribute meaningfully to OpenStreetMap.
What is the objective? To bring the OpenStreetMap Asia Pacific community together in a friendly mapping challenge where collaboration meets competition plus strengthening connections, empowering contributors, and improving the completeness, accuracy, and freshness of OpenStreetMap across the region.
And whats the recognition/prizes for Asia Pacific Map Cup 2026?
Now this is the real motivation boost!
We’re excited to recognise our outstanding contributors with prizes and community wide recognition!
🥇 1st Place: USD 500 Travel Grant to State of the Map Asia 2026 (or cash equivalent if unable to attend)
🥈 2nd Place: USD 200
🥉 3rd Place: USD 100
🌟 Community Highlights: Rest 7 contributors from top 10 will be featured, along with special recognitions like Rising Mapper, Consistent Contributor, Outstanding Validator, and Community Champion.
Plus: Digital certificates for all participants
📌 Registration is required to participate. Please see register details through provided linl : https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/MapCup_Asia_Pacific_2026
Could you be among the winners? Could your country take the top spot?
We are also seeking country captains, community coaches, and moderation referees. If interested, please DM to join the organising team and support your country mapper win.
Join us this July to strengthen OSM, communities, and collaboration across the Asia Pacific.