Team NumberS & Background checks
2025-26 PRICING
Everything you need to know about what it costs to start a DI Challenge Experience team.
2025-26 Team Numbers will be available for purchase on Tuesday, July 15.
You will get instant access to the Team Manager Roadmap & Practice Instant Challenges starting July 15.
You will get access to the full 2025-26 Team Challenges starting Friday, August 1.
BUYING 10 OR MORE TEAM NUMBERS?
CLICK TO LEARN ABOUT VOLUME DISCOUNTS!
Inside the U.S
Team Number
$
165*
/ per team
- Participate in one of 6 competitive Team Challenges or the Early Learning Challenge
- Roadmap for Team Managers with tips and activities to help your team succeed
- Online Team Manager Training with Challenge-specific modules
- Instant Challenge Practice Set
- Each team is eligible to present a team solution at a local tournament and may qualify to advance to Global Finals*
- Local Affiliate Fees may apply (click to learn more)
Inside the U.S
Background Check
$
25
/ per Team Manager
- One flat rate for all – No extra local and/or state fees
- One check allows a Team Manager to work with multiple teams
- Required for any person in the US over 18, who will be responsible for managing a team
- US Team Managers: View all options for completing your Background Check including the Group Waiver on our Background Check page.
- Non-US Team Managers: Contact your local Affiliate Director for details about background check procedures for your location.
GLOBAL PRICING
Prices for Team Numbers purchased outside of the United States are adjusted to accommodate local purchasing power, currency valuation, and overall economic environment.
Volume discounts can also be applied to the prices below. All prices below may be subject to Affiliate Fees*.
Looking for a different country, state, or province?
If you do not see your country, state, or province listed above, please contact us at [email protected].
*Affiliate Fees
Some Affiliates have directed us to collect fees with the purchase of Team Numbers. Affiliates may also charge additional tournament registration fees. Click here to find your Affiliate and view posted fees.
BUY 10 OR MORE TEAM NUMBERS AND SAVE!
10-19
Team Numbers-
US$157
Per Team Number
20-49
Team Numbers-
US$149
Per Team Number
50-99
Team Numbers-
US$141
Per Team Number
100+
Team Numbers-
US$124
Per Team Number
VOLUME DISCOUNT DETAILS
- To qualify for volume discounts, all Team Numbers must be purchased on the same line item in the same order. Discount will be automatically applied during checkout.
- Volume discounts may not be applied after an order is placed and paid for (including purchase orders).
- Orders may not be combined after they have been placed and paid for in order to qualify for volume discounts.
- Discounts do not apply to Affiliate Fees* added to each Team Number.
- If you need any assistance with placing an order for volume discounts, please email [email protected].
*Additional Fees & CostS
- Destination Imagination is administered through Affiliate organizations worldwide. These organizations are made up of volunteers and staff that dedicate countless hours to our mission.
- AFFILIATE FEES: Some Affiliates have directed us to collect fees with the purchase of Team Numbers. Affiliates may also charge additional tournament registration fees. Click here to find your Affiliate and view posted fees.
- Teams are responsible for all material costs associated with their solution presentation. While each Challenge solution has a budget, what a team spends as they prototype, prepare and practice can vary greatly.
- At this time the registration fee for Global Finals 2026 is $5500 and $5000 per team for U.S. and non-U.S. teams respectively. Destination Imagination is working hard to ensure that the event is accessible to as many teams as possible.6
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Team Number(s) are not eligible for refunds or cancellations. Purchase of a Team Number gives the purchaser digital access to exclusive content and intellectual property of DII, which cannot be undone or returned once accessed.
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