About the Event | VEX Robotics World Championship
The VEX Robotics World Championship took place in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-30, 2026.
March 27, 2026
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Congratulations on qualifying for the largest robotics tournament in the world! The clock is ticking with the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship just a few weeks away! Teams from all over the world will gather in St. Louis, Missouri, for an exhilarating two-week competition. As the excitement builds, be sure to prepare by reviewing the important information below for the best competition yet!
If you have not yet registered your team, make sure you do that on RobotEvents.com.
Have questions? Check out the website for the event. We can’t wait to see you in St. Louis!
Be sure to check out our special event merchandise and experiences that can be purchased in advance to make your 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship even more memorable!
The deadline for all payments for the VEX Robotics World Championship is March 31, 2026. Your RobotEvents order must show a paid status in RobotEvents.com to be confirmed as paid before the deadline. If you are mailing a check, please plan ahead to ensure that the payment will arrive in time to be processed before the deadline.
You will be required to confirm your St. Louis lodging information through Orchid Events during checkout when you register for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship. You will not be able to pay for your event registration until this step is completed. To view all the important details and helpful FAQ, please click the link below.
The America’s Center prohibits outside food and drinks. Anyone with outside food and drinks will be denied entry into the venue. Please note that The America’s Center is a cashless venue. Link for purchase of meal vouchers and pre-ordered sandwich packages are live, order now!
Heritage Nationwide Exposition Services is our shipping partner for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship. Teams choosing to ship should ensure that their robots arrive on Monday April 20, 2026, to America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri.
To be considered for judged awards, teams must sign up for and complete a remote (online) initial judged team interview. All teams that have qualified for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship are eligible to submit a digital engineering notebook link and are eligible to receive a remote initial judged team interview.
Each registered team will receive one (1) complimentary Team Parking Pass, valid in surface Lot N for their event ONLY. Teams MUST pick up their Team Parking Pass PRIOR to arriving at Lot N. Please note: Surface Lot N is not accessible for individuals with disabilities. NO Cash Value / NO Exchanges. Lost or stolen parking passes will not be replaced.
Each registered team will be assigned a pit area for use during their portion of the event. Pits are 8′ x 8′ workspaces made of pipe and drape. Teams cannot remove the pipes/drapes, but may take their team sign with them as they depart. Teams may decorate their pit areas using tape (no pins, staples, floating balloons, smoke/bubble machines, etc. are permitted). Each pit will have a power outlet, one table, two chairs and a trash can.
Teams will not be allowed to bring in full V5 Robotics Competition fields or any VEX IQ Robotics Competition field perimeters or tiles of any kind into the Convention Center. Game elements are allowed for V5 or VEX IQ. Survey feedback and discussions with our community suggested that this policy be put in place for multiple reasons.
We will have 50 V5RC and 160 VIQRC practice fields at the VEX Robotics World Championship. More Information.
Join us at the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference — April 27–29 in St. Louis
Connect with educators and discover strategies to make STEM both engaging and accessible. The conference offers hands-on workshops across the VEX Continuum, keynotes and presentations from leading researchers, experts, and educators, personalized 1-on-1 sessions with the VEX Education team, and the chance to get hands-on with the latest from VEX Robotics — including VEX AIR and VEX AIM.
All conference attendees can also participate in VEX Worlds events held at The Dome in St. Louis — no tickets required. Registration is open now through April 17, 2026. Learn more and register at pd.vex.com/vex-educator-conference.
For event broadcasts and live results from the VEX Robotics World Championship, visit VEX TV. As your teams prepare for their trip to the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship, don’t forget to share your team’s accomplishments with the community using these press release and media templates. Please tag @recfoundation and @vexrobotics on social media using the hashtags #VEXWorlds and #onthewaytoworlds.
All students, coaches, and adult helpers must have a Participant Release Form (PRF) completed and uploaded to the team’s RobotEvents account prior to attending the VEX Robotics World Championship.
If a member of your team requires an ASL interpreter, please let us know as soon as possible. The deadline for requesting need-based special accommodations is April 1, 2026. Please use the form below to make your accommodation request (please complete carefully, as some requests may require an additional form).
Will you be in St. Louis for the VEX Robotics World Championship? Treat yourself to a front-row seat to all of the action by signing up to volunteer!
St. Louis is full of unique attractions, exceptional music, arts, and cultural institutions, and enough stores and specialty shops to keep any shopper happy. Experience Forest Park, home to world-class attractions like the Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri History Museum. Take a stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden, explore City Museum or take a tour of the Gateway Arch.
Gear up for even more thrilling 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship updates! Stay tuned to your inbox for more details. We can’t wait to connect with you soon!
