Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance. Teams also create a team identity, raise funds, and advance appreciation for STEM in their community.
The official calendar, 2027 checkout update and game/season page, checked November 4, 2026, distinguish November 17 noon Eastern event/Kit/Kickoff selection from the 5 p.m. initial payment and veteran kit opt-out cutoff. Team registration opened June 17, 2026. January 9, 2027 is the game reveal, not an application deadline. The Championship is April 28–May 1 in Houston for qualifying teams.
The 2026–2027 fee table confirms USD6,500 team registration and January 21, 2027 payment for additional Regional events. Local exceptions and advancement charges apply; the District Championship has qualification-dependent confirmation deadlines, and Championship payment terms depend on team qualification notices. No subsequent-cycle dates were verified.