LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Launches 2026 Edition of Asia’s Biggest LEGO® School Competition

LEGOLAND School Challenge 2026 introduces the “Ultimate Theme Park Ride” challenge, a high-stakes speed build finale and global grand prizes.

SINGAPORE,13 March 2026– Asia’s biggest LEGO® school competition returns for its fifth edition as LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort launches the LEGOLAND School Challenge 2026, bringing together young creators from across the region to celebrate creativity, collaboration and innovation through the power of play.

Since its inception in 2022, the Challenge has grown from a local initiative into a regional platform, attracting hundreds of submissions from schools across Asia. Organized in partnership with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education, the 2026 edition aims to inspire the next generation of innovators through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) learning, grounded in the LEGO philosophy of learning through play.

 

New 2026 Challenge: The Ultimate Theme Park Ride

This year, student teams of three to four participants across three categories – Junior (7–9 years), Primary (10–12 years), and Secondary (13–17 years) – are tasked with designing their most imaginative theme park attraction.

Whether magical, futuristic, space-themed or underwater, each build should include at least one clearly defined ride vehicle or carriage. Teams can also earn additional points by incorporating a moving element, either manual or motorised, and are encouraged to use creative displays or dioramas to showcase their theme park ride.

The final model should represent the complete ride experience, showcasing creativity, functionality, and build quality. Teams must also tell a clear and exciting story behind their concept, accompanied by a 50 to 100-word description in English explaining their LEGO creation.

"The LEGOLAND School Challenge has evolved into more than a competition – it is a regional platform that empowers young minds to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and turn imagination into innovation," said Cs Lim, Vice President of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. 

"By launching this year’s Challenge in Singapore, we are reinforcing our commitment to building stronger regional participation and giving students across Asia the opportunity to showcase their creativity on an international stage. Via learning-through-play, we are nurturing future-ready skills that extend far beyond the classroom.” 

 

Introducing the LEGOLAND School Challenge’s First Judge from Singapore

In a move to strengthen regional representation, the 2026 judging panel welcomes its first-ever Singaporean judge, Jeffrey Kong. 

A renowned LEGO artist who began building in his early thirties as a creative outlet, Kong has earned international recognition through his commissioned works and global building competitions. His work has been featured across television, radio, and print media, and his expertise will bring valuable insight to the judging process as he continues to champion the joy of building.

 

The Grand Finale: More Speed, Higher Stakes

The 2026 Challenge introduces several enhancements designed to push students’ creativity and problem-solving even further:

●   The “Make or Break” Speed Build: For the first time, the Live Speed Build Finale will account for 30% of the total score, up from 20% in previous years, making it a critical factor in determining the winners.

●     Extended Build Time: Finalists will now have one hour (up from 45 minutes). The theme, revealed on the event day, may differ from the main competition theme, challenging teams to think quickly and adapt creatively on the spot.

●  Parents & Teachers Challenge: A new 15-minute fun build round invites teachers and parents to showcase their creativity alongside the student teams.

 

Prizes Worth Building For

Primary and Secondary Category champions will embark on an incredible trip to LEGOLAND Shanghai. Meanwhile, the Junior Category champions will win a trip to LEGOLAND Malaysia.

The top five teams in each category will also be invited to the Grand Finale at LEGOLAND Malaysia, where they will enjoy a three-day, two-night stay at the LEGOLAND Hotel, compete live during the finale event, and have their final builds showcased to park guests through the end of 2026.

All category champions will receive a LEGOLAND Malaysia Annual Pass, an iconic LEGO trophy, LEGO sets for each team member, and a Certificate of Achievement.

 

Competition Timeline

●      Registration: 13 March – 26 April 2026.

●      Online Submission: 8 – 21 June 2026 (including photos, video, and description).

●  Grand Finale:Tentatively in September 2026 at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.

Ready to build the ultimate theme park ride? Sign up now via the LEGOLAND School Challenge microsite.

 

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Nisha Ganesan / Ashmeta Binwani

Mutant Communications

legoland-malaysia@mutant.com.my 

 

About LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort 

LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort brings together a LEGOLAND Theme Park, Water Park, Hotel and SEA LIFE in one LEGO® themed location. It is the ideal family holiday destination with more than 80 hands-on rides, slides, shows, and attractions. It is the first of its kind in Asia that offers comprehensive adventure, education, and fun for either an action-packed day trip or a short break destination ideal for families with kids aged 2 to 12 years old.

 

The Theme Park is divided into eight themed areas containing thrilling rides, exciting LEGO workshops, awe-inspiring Miniland where Asia's interesting landscapes, countries and landmarks are recreated in miniature made with more than 30 million LEGO bricks. The Water Park is the largest LEGOLAND Water Park in Asia which features 20 unique slides, waves, wade pools, interactive water-play structure and Build-A-Raft River.

 

LEGOLAND Hotel Malaysia is the first LEGO themed hotel in Asia. Choose your preferred theme room at a hotel all equipped with LEGO theming elements, giving you choices to be trained like a NINJA, playing pirate, commanding a Kingdom or embarking on an adventure option. All rooms include a king-sized bed for parents and a separate private sleeping area for 3 kids. Participate in our in-room treasure hunt activity and stand a chance to win awesome LEGO gifts.  

 

SEA LIFE is the world's largest international aquarium brand with more than 50 outlets in the world and it is the latest addition to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. This attraction will immerse all guests in an intimate and interactive journey underneath the waves. All guests will have a chance to enjoy up-close experiences with sea creatures and be inspired to learn more about our blue planet's invaluable natural marine assets through magical storytelling, interactive displays and hands-on encounters. SEA LIFE Malaysia has more than 25 display tanks in 11 habitat zones featuring 13,000 amazing sea creatures. The Malaysian Rainforest is one of the unique exhibit zones featuring local creatures in Malaysia. Don't miss this special zone where you can never find it in other SEA LIFE attractions. 

 

About Merlin Entertainments 

Merlin Entertainments is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin operates nearly 150 attractions, 23 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its millions of visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its employees. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.