Get Ready for the Return of Battle of the Brains!
The competition is back! We are excited for you to join us for the 13th Battle of the Brains on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the stunning Carlu in Toronto.
Building on the heart and energy of last year’s sold-out success, this evening promises an intense battle of knowledge, brain power, and rapid-fire thinking. You’ll enjoy a cocktail reception followed by a gourmet dinner while going head-to-head against Toronto’s most prominent firms. The ultimate goal? Taking home the coveted Battle Cup!
Most importantly, your participation continues to make a world of difference. Proceeds from the night will fund educational school trips for children in lower-income and remote areas across Canada. These trips help build confidence, cultivate curiosity, and unlock the full potential of thousands of students by getting them into museums, galleries, and science centres.
We’re thrilled to share that all tables for the 2026 event are now sold out! Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations looking to partner with the event and support a meaningful cause. Align your brand with a sold-out, high-impact event and connect with Toronto’s top companies.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: battleofthebrains_team@daytrippers.ca
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM Cocktails | 6:30 PM Dinner & Battle
Location: The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, Toronto
Parking: College Park Impark Lot (#82), 777 Bay St.
TTC: College Station
We look forward to welcoming our guests for an evening of friendly competition in support of a cause that truly matters. See you at the Battle!
The Game
Battle of the Brains is a 40-question, multiple-choice trivia game featuring 10 themed rounds, 4 questions in each round. Each table works together as a team of 10, with one player responsible for submitting answers on their phone. (be sure to bring a charged phone!)
Scoring is based on speed, the faster you submit the correct answer, the higher your score.
Each Round:
- Questions 1 – 3: up to 100 points
- Question 4: up to 250 points
- Final Round: up to 250 points per question
Answers:
- Correct: earn points
- Wrong: –1/5th of question value
- No answer: 0 points
Brain Cells (Bonus Points)
Boost your score while supporting a great cause.
Each team receives one FREE Brain Cell and can purchase up to six more for $200 each. If all 45 teams purchase all their Brain Cells, Daytrippers raises an additional $54,000!
What They Do
Your team can play a Brain Cell before the question is asked, and if they’re right, they earn bonus points equal to that question’s value.
The Rewards
- 100-point question: Earn regular points + 100 Bonus Points
- 250-point question: Earn regular points + 250 Bonus Points (best time to play!)
- Wrong Answer? No additional penalty.
Teams can purchase Brain Cells from their team’s Brain Master on the night of the event.
$820,000 Raised for Children Across Canada
Thank you to the 430 attendees, 43 teams, six sponsors, and many supporters who made Battle of the Brains 2026 possible.
Together, we raised $820,000 to help Daytrippers Children’s Charity provide educational and cultural trips for children in lower-income and remote communities across Canada. These experiences take learning beyond the classroom, giving children opportunities to explore new places, build confidence, and discover what is possible.
With a typical trip cost of approximately $15 per child and more than 95% of every donation going directly toward trips, the impact of your support reaches far beyond one evening.
Since its inception, Daytrippers has supported more than 527,000 children and invested over $5.5 million in educational experiences across Canada.
Thank you for helping make these opportunities possible.
Stay tuned for more details about Battle of the Brains 2027!
See the energy for yourself! Check out the highlights from our 2026 Battle below:
The cause is incredible, the crowd is high-profile, and teams compete for the coveted Battle Cup.
For one night, Toronto’s brightest and most competitive professionals face off in a high-stakes trivia showdown, tackling tough questions on everything from viral TikTok trends to iconic throwback hits. (In past years, challenges have even included identifying a ‘mystery spice’ using only the sense of smell!).
Proceeds from the event will provide children in lower-income and far-reaching areas with access to experiential learning opportunities to help build confidence, cultivate curiosity and unlock their full-potential. Past Battle of the Brains events have raised over $300,000 to fund school trips for children across Canada!