We are pleased to announce that the VOTS challenges is getting a major overhaul for the 2026 edition!
Two new challenges are introduced:
- Point-tracking Challenge (VOTSp2026)
- Referral Tracking Challenge (VOTSr2026)
List of Challenges for 2026
- VOTS2026 Challenge (Refreshed!) The classical VOTS challenge, updated with a refreshed dataset including more challenging sequences.
- VOTSt2026 Challenge The transformative object tracking challenge, which considers general objects undergoing a topological transformation.
- VOTSp2026 Challenge (NEW!) A dedicated point-tracking challenge.
- VOTSr2026 Challenge (NEW!) A referral tracking challenge (tracking by description).
Tentative Schedule
- May 13, 2026 – All challenges open
June 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. GMT+0– Results submission deadline- June 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. GMT+0 – Results submission deadline [Extended]
- July 13, 2026 – Winners announcement
- September 9, 2026 (afternoon slot) - VOTS2026 workshop at ECCV2026