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Thank You Volunteers!

The RECF would like to thank the incredible volunteers who made the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship possible. Our volunteers played a vital role in creating a world-class experience for tens of thousands of students, educators, and families from around the globe. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism ensured that matches ran smoothly, teams felt welcomed, and the event was such a success.

Screen on stage at VEX Robotics World Championship reads "Thank You Volunteers"
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Scorekeeping at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Scorekeeping at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Scorekeeping at the VEX Robotics World Championship
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Referee hi-fives a participant
Scorekeeping at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Inspection at the VEX Robotics World Championship
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Judges meet with Team 7110A in the pits at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Emcee calls the action at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Judges take in the ation in the Dome at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Inspection at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Emcee calls the action at the VEX Robotics World Championship
Group of Judges at the VEX Robotics World Championship
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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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