Season
The Finale
Judges matter. Fan support matters. Both are part of the Finale.
Sixteen Finale slots
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12
Category finalists
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2
Judges Award finalists
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2
People's Choice finalists
Earn money for your education as you participate — plus compete for bigger awards and Finale opportunities.
Key dates
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Submissions close
Friday, April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Mountain
The last moment to submit, upgrade or revise an entry. Everything after this is judging and watching.
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Finalists Reveal
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Sixteen Finale slots are announced: 12 category finalists, 2 Judges Award finalists and 2 People's Choice finalists.
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The live Finale
Saturday, June 5, 2027, 8:00 PM Eastern (6:00 PM Mountain)
Online, on YouTube Live. Judges matter. Fan support matters. Both are part of the Finale.
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The next season opens
Wednesday, September 1, 2027
The next theme is announced and voted on at the Finale, so students can work over the summer. One person, one vote.
Where to watch
Online-only Finale · YouTube Live
Watch the 0Skips Finale live on YouTube. Livestream link coming soon.
See which states qualify for the next stage of 0Skips expansion—revealed live during the Finale.
What lands here on the night
The finalists, the live results as they are announced, and the winners' videos once each family has published them. Nothing appears here until it is real.
There is no chance anywhere in the winner path: no random tiebreaks and no surprise rewards. How winners are decided.