Official Q&A: VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2026-2027: Override

Usage Guidelines

Welcome to the official VEX V5 Robotics Competition Question & Answer system, where all registered teams have the opportunity to ask for official rules interpretations and clarifications. This Q&A system is the only source for official V5RC rules clarifications, and the clarifications made here from the Game Design Committee (GDC) are considered as official and binding as the written Game Manual itself.

Please review the Q&A Usage Guidelines before posting. This system is only intended for specific V5RC game rules questions.


New Questions 16 New Answers 10

3138: Substituting Colored Field Tape for White Tape

Jeremiah Yang
14-May-2026
New Question New Answer T6  

3137: Match Replays for Single Robot Disconnect

Jeremiah Yang
14-May-2026
New Question GG5  

3136: Clarification on and regarding pneumatics with missing identification labels

85301V
14-May-2026
New Question New Answer R23  

3135: Clarification on regarding temporary restriction of Toggle movement using a C-Channel

Robert Flower (Event Partner)
14-May-2026
New Question New Answer GG9   SC4  

3133: Legality of painted screw heads and anodized aluminum standoffs

40280X
14-May-2026
New Question New Answer R23  

3129: Legality of reinforced plastic - R24

Ryan Smith (Event Partner)
14-May-2026
New Question R24