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Random selections happening every Wednesday starting March 18. Check RobotEvents for your team's status. ERCs concluded March 15 — final qualification window closed.
Complete guide to the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis (Apr 21-30). HS Apr 21-24, MS Apr 25-27. Registration payment deadline: March 31.
An alliance of Sherrard Middle School robotics teams captured the WV state championship and will compete at the VEX World Robotics Championship in April.
Compilation of state championship results from across the US and Canada. Teams share their wins, upsets, and qualification stories.
Community debate on which teams are looking strongest heading into Worlds based on skills scores, win rates, and recent competition performances.
Critical info for Worlds-bound teams: participant release forms, visa letters, meal vouchers, robot shipping (must arrive by Apr 20), and lodging through Orchid Events.
All Worlds-qualified teams can now submit their digital engineering notebook links. Remote judging interviews must be completed to be considered for judged awards.
Coaches preparing for Worlds can attend office hours on March 23 and a training webinar on March 25 hosted by the REC Foundation.
Active Reddit thread where teams share their preparation strategies, practice schedules, and last-minute design changes heading into the World Championship.
Lynx Robotics earned the State Tournament Championship title and secured their spot at the 2026 VEX Worlds in St. Louis.
Two elementary and five middle school teams from Frazer School qualified for the World Championship through strong performances at regional competitions.
Veteran teams share advice on navigating the VEX World Championship — pit setup tips, schedule management, judging preparation, and what to expect in St. Louis.
Analysis of robot designs dominating at regionals and states — claw vs intake, defensive strategies, and the importance of consistent auton.
Community breakdown of the best autonomous strategies being used at state championships. Covers multi-block scoring paths and zone control timing.
Official Q&A ruling on the use of custom plastics, 3D printed decorations, and license plates for the 2025-2026 season. Key reading before Worlds.