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Minecraft ModJam 2026 — Echoes of the Past

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Echoes of the Past:
Minecraft ModJam 2026

Join the Minecraft modding contest powered by CurseForge.
Bring history into Minecraft and compete for a share of $50,000 in prizes.
Finalists will also receive a CurseForge swag bundle

  • $50,000 Prize pool
  • 59 Winners
  • 4 Categories
Java Edition Mods
Code-based content that adds or changes blocks, items, mobs, or mechanics

Mods

15 Grand winners
$1,000 Per winner
Java Edition Datapacks
Minecraft’s built-in files for customizing recipes, loot, rules, and world generation

Datapacks

5 Grand winners
$1,000 Per winner
Java & Bedrock Editions Resource Packs
Files that replace or edit textures, sounds, models, and the game’s interface

Resource Packs

5 Grand winners
$1,000 Per winner
Bedrock Edition Bedrock Add-ons
JSON-based files that add or modify mobs, blocks, and behaviors in Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Add-ons

10 Grand winners
$1,000 Per winner
But Wait! There's MORE!

Mid-Contest Rewards

Submit an approved project during the contest period for a chance to win a mid-contest reward. Ten authors are selected each round, on August 4th & August 18th.

20 Total winners
$150 Per winner
Reward entries are per author, not per project

Community Favorites

After finalists are selected, the community will vote for one favorite project in each category. Plus, 10 voters will each win a one-year CurseForge Premium subscription.

4 Grand winners
$2,000 Per winner
Community Favorite voting will open after submissions close
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How to Join?

  1. Create a new Minecraft project based on the “Echoes of the Past” theme Must target Minecraft 26.1+
  2. Upload your project to CurseForge
  3. Choose your project category: Mods*, Datapacks*, Resource Packs, or Bedrock Add-ons * For Mods and Datapacks, please provide a GitHub link or shared private repo
  4. Once your project is approved and live, fill out the submission form [here]
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Submissions
Open July 21st
Mid-Contest
Rewards #1 August 4th
Mid-Contest
Rewards #2 August 18th
Submissions
Close September 1st
Community Voting
Opens September 8th
Community Voting
Closes September 14th
Winners
Announced September 17th
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, in order to publish your mods, you must sign in with a CurseForge account.

  • You can! Modders may publish and submit as many projects as they’d like.

  • All submitted projects must support Minecraft version 26.1 or higher.

  • The contest will feature 59 winners, who will share a $50,000 prize pool! You can win through one of our main categories, community favorites, and through the mid-contest rewards. Learn more in the Terms and Conditions page.

  • Create a Minecraft project, publish it on CurseForge, then fill out the official submission form with your project link and contact info.

    Eligible projects are Minecraft Mods (Java), Datapacks (Java), Resource Packs (Java + Bedrock), and Bedrock Addons (Bedrock).

  • All Java mod and Datapack submissions must contain a GitHub link or a shared private repo for judging purposes (code visibility is required).

  • All projects submitted to CurseForge undergo a moderation process, which can delay publication by a few days. We recommend submitting your entry before the deadline.

  • Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate and claim the reward through our Reward Program.

  • You can join our dedicated Discord server for mod authors.

  • Read the contest’s Terms and Conditions page.

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