| Preliminary Registration | By 20:00 (Beijing Time), Feb 28, 2026 | Submit materials + Pay registration fee |
| Preliminary Result Announcement | By Mar 15, 2026 | Email notification to all applicants; feedback for non-qualifiers |
| Official Competition Confirmation & Payment | By Mar 31, 2026 (Qualifiers); By Apr 15, 2026 (Alternates) | Qualifiers confirm participation; alternates (49th-60th) get final notice |
| Official Competition Check-in | Aug 25, 2026 | On-site check-in at Chengdu Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall |
| Official Competition | Aug 26-29, 2026 | First Round (Aug 26-27) → Semi-Final (Aug 28) → Final (Aug 29) |
