According to information published by techUK and CREST, the Deepfake Detection Challenge 2026 is scheduled to run in January 2026 and is structured as a two-stage exercise. The first stage focuses on benchmarking and testing the performance of deepfake detection tools, while the second stage involves a scenario-based live hack designed to evaluate tools under adversarial conditions. The format is intended to assess detection capabilities across accuracy, speed, and reliability. Source: https://idtechwire.com/uk-opens-registration-for-deepfake-detection-challenge-2026/