US CYBER GAMES® · SEASON VI DRAFT DAY
SEASON VI · LIVE STREAM
DRAFT DAY 2026:
Unlock the Human Edge
32 spots. 7 rounds. Three Global Competitions. One US Cyber Team.
The sixth annual Draft Day reveals every pick live, plus the first string, active rotation, and Pipeline Program invitees.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:30–9:00 PM Eastern · Streaming live at uscybergames.com/svi-livedraft
THE SIZZLE REEL
Season VI Starts Here
PRESENTED BY OUR SEASON VI SPONSORS
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THE SEASON VI THEME
Unlock the Human Edge
As AI reshapes cybersecurity, the qualities that set elite cyber professionals apart are increasingly human. Season VI trains the whole cyber athlete through three pillars.
PILLAR 01
Cognitive conditioning & Training
Just as traditional athletes train their bodies, our cyber athletes will train their minds, deliberately strengthening focus, pattern recognition, memory, and decision-making under pressure for capture-the-flag and attack/defense competitions.
PILLAR 02
High-performance teaming
The hardest challenges are never solved alone. Training will build the communication, leadership, and trust that turn talented individuals into one team, especially in attack/defense, where coordination decides the outcome.
PILLAR 03
Readiness for the unknown
No competition, career, or life path goes exactly to plan. Season VI prepares athletes to adapt when the challenge is unfamiliar or the situation changes without warning, building resilience that carries far beyond any scoreboard.
First String
The top athletes on the team who are competition-ready to lead Team USA.
Active Rotation
The remaining rostered athletes ("Bull pen") composed of challengers for the first string who train as part of the team and rotate into competition lineups.
Pipeline Program
Beyond 32 spots, a future-looking program for high-potential athletes offering a 5-month, rotation-based training and mentorship cohort.
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DRAFTING FOR THE
US Cyber Team®
DRAFTING FOR THE
US Women’s Cyber Team
WHY TUNE IN
Something for Everyone Watching
CYBER ATHLETES
Hear your name called
32 spots are on the line, plus Pipeline Program invitations that keep you training with the coaches and first in line when spots open.
PARENTS & TEACHERS
Get the inside story
Coaches and mentors break down each round, look back at Season V results, and explain how cognitive training builds professional readiness and instinct.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
See the program in action
Learn how Season VI trains the whole cyber athlete, and experience a cyber draft night run like the pros.
32 picks announced live, with coaches and mentors on every round
ON THE STREAM
Speakers & Coaches
Brad Wolfenden
HOST
Jessica Gulick
COMMISSIONER
Will Baxter
SPEAKER
CISO, Team Cymru
[Speaker TBD]
SPEAKER
Kristi Rice
COACH
Chris Haller
COACH
Dane Brown
COACH
Jacob Elliott
COACH
SEASON V LOOK BACK
The 2026 Cyber Athlete Journey
US Cyber Open
1,200+
athletes competed
35+
challenges, including 10+ from international partners
120
invited to the Combine
US Cyber Combine
80+
athletes trained
900+
hours of training
32
earn a draft spot
OUR INTERNATIONAL JOURNEY
Global Impact
Our national esports team competing across the globe in international cyber games.
ICC International Cybersecurity Challenge ECSC European Cybersecurity Challenge WICC Women’s International Cybersecurity Challenge
60+
nations competed against
5
continents
SEASON I
2022
Athens, Greece
ICC
Vienna, Austria
ECSC
SEASON II
2023
San Diego, USA
ICC
Oslo, Norway
ECSC
SEASON III
2024
Santiago, Chile
ICC
Turin, Italy
ECSC
Tokyo, Japan
WICC Kunoichi
SEASON IV
2025
Tokyo, Japan
ICC
Warsaw, Poland
ECSC
Toronto, Canada
Canadian Nationals (Guest)
SEASON V
2026
Gold Coast, Australia
ICC
Dublin, Ireland
WICC
SEASON VI
2027
Dublin, Ireland
ICC
Denmark
ECSC
Washington, DC
WICC
ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION. GLOBAL IMPACT.
SUPPORT THE TEAM
Wear It. Back It.
THE OFFICIAL US CYBER GAMES® STORE
Support the Team. Get the Gear.
Rep the US Cyber Team on draft night and all season long with the official jersey, apparel, and gear.
Where can I watch?
Live at uscybergames.com/svi-livedraft. The stream will also be available on YouTube.
Is it free? Do I need to register?
Yes, it’s free and open to everyone, with no registration required. Sign up above if you’d like a reminder.
What time is it where I am?
Thursday, October 22: 6:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Central, 4:30 PM Mountain, and 3:30 PM Pacific.
Will there be a replay?
Yes. The full broadcast will be posted on this page after the event.
How are athletes selected?
Draft picks come from the US Cyber Combine, where 80+ athletes trained after being invited from the 1,200+ who competed in the US Cyber Open.
What’s the difference between first string and active rotation?
The first string leads the team into international competition. The active rotation trains with the team and rotates into competition lineups.
What is the Pipeline Program?
Pipeline invitees practice with the coaches in the spring. When roster spots open, they’re promoted from the Pipeline, which also boosts their chances of making next year’s team.
How can my organization get involved?
Sponsor Season VI and WICC 2027, host a watch party, or both.
