The Providence Cup
2026 REGISTRATION - email [email protected] for 2026 information
Include your school name and the number of teams interested in participating
Include your school name and the number of teams interested in participating
What is the Providence Cup?
The Providence Cup is the nation’s premier mock trial tournament in which high school teams compete for prestigious awards. The Cup prides itself on both the fact that the Cup case is always based upon a fact pattern of historical significance (The Sinking of the Titanic, The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping, The Murder of Emmett Till, The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the airline hijacking by DB Cooper) just to name a few. The Cup uses a “tri-furcated” judging system (lawyers, law students, and lay people). Additionally, as coaches collectively state, the Cup is the perfect “kick off” to the annual mock trial year.
In early September, registered teams receive the Cup case. Teams can consist of 4 to 8 students, preparing both sides of the case for trial presentation. Teams are guaranteed at least 4 rounds during the tournament. The Annual Cup concludes with a festive Final Banquet where both individual and team awards are presented.
In early September, registered teams receive the Cup case. Teams can consist of 4 to 8 students, preparing both sides of the case for trial presentation. Teams are guaranteed at least 4 rounds during the tournament. The Annual Cup concludes with a festive Final Banquet where both individual and team awards are presented.
How to Participate:
Do you have a team ready to sign up? EMAIL [email protected] with your name and school name to get more information. The CUP schedule, case, and competition rules will be sent to the coach listed on the email. Teams have six weeks to prepare their case for trial.
Details of the Cup:
- LOCATION: The Providence Cup is held in Denver/Golden, Colorado
- 2026 DATES: Friday, October 16th, Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th
- COST: The registration fee for the CUP is $950 for a team of 4 students plus 2 coaches. Additional members may be added (up to a total of 8 team members) at a fee of $135 per additional team member (including time keepers) and $75 for each additional coach. If you are a returning team, a $100 discount applies to each team.
- AWARDS:
Tournament Champion
Champion Attorney
Champion Witness
Team Semi-Finalists (4)
Team Professionalism Award
Team Spirit Award
Outstanding Attorney (3)
Outstanding Witness (3)
Top Ten Attorney (7)
Top Ten Witness (7)
Rookie Team Champion
Rookie Team Finalist (2)
Rookie Best Attorney (5)
Rookie Best Witness (5)
Outstanding Coach Award
- Team members do not have to be from the same school.
- Each team has 2 attorneys and 2 witnesses perform in each round.
- Teams prepare both a prosecution and a defense case.
- Case, tournament rules, and detailed schedule released on or before Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.