About the Event | VEX Robotics World Championship
The VEX Robotics World Championship took place in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-30, 2026.
March 20, 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!
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!Â
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.
Join us online on March 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. CT for our Coach Training Webinar: Preparing for the VEX Robotics World Championship. We will cover essential information, including event registration, payment deadlines, booking accommodations, judging preparation, venue, and more.  Registration is limited to 550 participants, so sign up now!
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.
If a nation/region has fewer than 15 teams registered for the VEX Robotics World Championship in a specific grade level / program, all registered teams for that nation/region will be given the opportunity to apply to walk as representatives in the Parade of Nations during that program / grade level’s Opening Ceremony.
For nations/regions with more than 15 teams registered for the VEX Robotics World Championship for that grade level / program, the RECF will send a special application to Excellence Award winners from Signature Events and Event Region Championships. Up to 15 teams will be selected at random from those applications to provide representatives for the Parade of Nations. Representatives must be active student team members for the 2026 season. All applicants will be informed in early April about their selection.
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.
The RECF is pleased to offer visa and invitation letters to participating teams. To ensure a smooth process, we will process all requests as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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!
