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| Name of Article | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 |
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| Beneficiary | School students, college students, differently abled persons, government employees and eligible members of the general public |
| Registration Date | 6 August - 31 August 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Maximum Prize | ₹1 lakh |
| Official Registration Portal | tncmtrophy.sdat.in |
| Nodal Agency | Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
What is the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy 2026?
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy 2026, also known as the Chief Minister's Trophy Games 2026-27, is a major sports competition organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) under the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The 2026 edition is being conducted under the theme "Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 – Dream Olympics" to provide participants with an opportunity to compete, showcase their sporting abilities and pursue competitive sports at different levels.
The competition covers 45 sports disciplines overall and has five participant categories, namely School, College, Differently Abled, General Public and Government Employees. SDAT has prescribed separate eligibility conditions, events and competition structures for these categories. Depending on the sport and category, competitions may be conducted at the district, regional or state level.
The Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 also offers significant prize money, with the first prize for individual events at the state level set at ₹1 lakh. The competition includes both individual and team events, while the General Public category also features a dedicated Esports competition.
Eligible participants can register online through the official CM Trophy portal. Registration for the 2026 edition is open from 6 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, 6:00 PM. Participants need to select their applicable category, sports discipline, representing district and event during registration. After successful submission, the portal generates a CM Trophy ID that participants can download as a PDF acknowledgement.
Who Can Participate in the Chief Minister's Trophy 2026?
| Participant Category | Eligibility Details |
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| School Category |
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| College Category |
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| Differently Abled Category |
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| General Public Category |
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| Government Employees Category |
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The applicable sports, events, team sizes and competition levels vary by category. Participants should therefore check the event list for their respective category before completing registration.
Sports and Events Under Chief Minister's Trophy 2026
The Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 covers a wide range of sports across different participant categories. The sports and events vary by category, and SDAT has separately specified the applicable events, competition levels and other rules in its official event list.
| Participant Category | Sports Disciplines |
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| School and College | Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, Silambam, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Handball, Carrom, Chess, Kho-Kho, Speed Skating, Yogasana, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Fencing, Judo, Boxing, Road Cycling, Mallakhamb, Wushu, Archery, Gymnastics, Kayaking and Canoeing, Shooting and Squash |
| Differently Abled – Physically Challenged | Athletics, Standing Badminton and Wheelchair Table Tennis |
| Differently Abled – Visually Challenged | Athletics and Adapted Volleyball |
| Differently Abled – Hearing Impaired | Athletics and Kabaddi |
| Differently Abled – Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PwID) | Athletics, Throw Ball and Swimming |
| Differently Abled – Cerebral Palsy (CP) | Athletics and Football |
| General Public | Athletics, Cricket, Volleyball, Football, Carrom, Silambam, Yogasana, Badminton, Kabaddi and Esports |
| Government Employees | Athletics, Chess, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Yogasana, Badminton and Carrom |
The detailed events, eligibility conditions, competition levels and other sport-specific rules vary by category. Participants should check the official category-wise event list before registration.
Competition Levels and Event Structure
The Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 follows different competition levels depending on the sport and participant category. Competitions may be held at the district, regional or state level. Some specified events are conducted directly at the state level.
- District level only
- District to state level
- District and state level
- Regional to state level
- Direct state level
The event structure also varies by sport and may include individual or team events, separate men's and women's events, and different weight or event categories.
Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 Prize Money
The Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 offers prize money to winners and runners-up at different competition levels. The official promotional material specifies separate prizes for individual events at the district or regional level, individual events at the state level and team events.
| Competition | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
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| Individual Events – District/Regional Level | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Individual Events – State Level | ₹1,00,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Team Events | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 |
The first prize for individual events at the state level is ₹1 lakh, making it the highest prize amount specified for the 2026 competition. The applicable prize category depends on the event and competition level.
How to Register
- Visit the official Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 registration portal and click on "Register Now".
- Read the registration guidelines, scroll to the bottom of the page, accept the declaration and click on "Proceed To Registration".
- Complete the Player Registration form by entering the required personal details.
- Select the appropriate Competition Category from the available options.
- Select the relevant Sports Discipline, the district you or your team will represent and the applicable Event.
- For team events, enter the details of all team members and select the team captain.
- Review the information and submit the registration form.
- After successful registration, download the PDF containing the CM Trophy ID and keep it for future reference.
Note: Participants should select their sports discipline carefully because the registration manual states that a player can register for only one discipline and submitted registration details cannot be edited.
Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 Esports Competition
The Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 also includes an Esports competition under the General Public category. The Esports events are conducted directly at the state level and include six game titles.
- EAFC26
- Street Fighter 6
- NBA 2K26
- BGMI
- Valorant
- Pokémon Unite
A participant can register for all six game titles but can qualify for a maximum of two titles in the grand finals. Qualifiers for EAFC26, Street Fighter 6 and NBA 2K26 will be conducted at designated locations in Chennai and other cities depending on the number of registrations. Qualifiers for BGMI, Valorant and Pokémon Unite will be conducted online. The dates and locations of the qualifiers will be announced later.
After the qualifiers, the finals will be held in Chennai at a venue that will be announced by the organisers. Participants attending the finals will be provided food and accommodation, with the accommodation details to be communicated later.
| Game Title | Platform | Team Size |
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| BGMI | Mobile | 4 players + 1 optional substitute |
| Valorant | PC | 5 players + 1 optional substitute |
| NBA 2K26 | PlayStation 5 | Solo |
| Street Fighter 6 | PlayStation 5 | Solo |
| EAFC26 | PlayStation 5 | Solo |
| Pokémon Unite | Mobile | 5 players + 1 optional substitute |
Important Dates for Chief Minister's Trophy 2026
- Registration begins – 6 August 2026
- Last date to register – 31 August 2026, 6:00 PM
Relevant Links
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Online Registration
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Category-Wise Event and Sports List
- Tamil Nadu CM Trophy Registration Manual.
- TN CM Trophy Registration Status
Contact Information
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Helpline Number: 9514000777
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Email Helpdesk: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy 2026 is a sports competition organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). The competition provides participants from different categories an opportunity to compete in various sports and events.
School students, college students, differently abled persons, government employees and eligible members of the general public can participate under their respective categories.
Eligible participants can register online until 31 August 2026, 6:00 PM.
Participants can register online through the official CM Trophy portal at tncmtrophy.sdat.in. They need to select their participant category, sports discipline, representing district and event while completing the registration.
The detailed SDAT event document lists 45 sports disciplines for the School and College categories. The Differently Abled, General Public and Government Employees categories have separate category-specific sports and events.
The highest individual prize specified for the competition is ₹1 lakh for the first position in state-level individual events.
No. The registration manual states that a participant can register for only one sports discipline. Participants should therefore select their discipline carefully while completing the registration.
No. The registration manual states that submitted registration details cannot be edited. Participants should check their information carefully before submitting the registration form.
No. Participants must register through the official Chief Minister's Trophy portal. Those who have not registered online cannot directly attend the competition venue and participate in the events.
Yes. In Badminton, Carrom, Tennis and Table Tennis, a player can participate in both Singles and Doubles events. The player must provide the details of the Doubles partner during registration, while the partner must complete a separate registration to participate in Singles.
No. A player registered as a member of one team cannot register for another team. If the same player is registered in two teams, both teams will be rejected.
Yes. Students studying in CBSE and ICSE schools can participate in the School category.
No. School and College students can participate only on behalf of the district in which they are currently studying.
No. Only students who are currently studying during the 2026-27 academic year can participate in the respective School or College category.
Yes. Students from other states can participate if they are currently studying in a school or college in Tamil Nadu. They must produce a Bonafide Certificate or original ID card issued by their institution during the competition.
Yes. Students studying in ITI and Polytechnic colleges can participate in the College category.
Differently abled participants must submit their Aadhaar card and disability certificate issued by the Differently Abled Welfare Department during the competition.
Yes. Differently abled Government Employees can choose either the Differently Abled category or the Government Employees category. However, they can participate in only one category and one sport.
Yes. People from other states who reside in Tamil Nadu can participate in the General Public category if they have lived in Tamil Nadu for at least five years and submit the required Nativity Certificate during the competition.
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