Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2026-2027: Level Up
3208: Robot Start Position
Hello, I would like to request clarification on rule <SG1>, specifically clauses b.i and b.ii, regarding Robot starting positions.
The current Game Manual states: "b. Positioned within one of the starting positions shown in Figure SG-1. [...] i. For Teamwork Challenge Matches, the Team listed as Team 1 (printed Match list), listed as red Team (events.vex.com), or listed first (VEXvia) must place their Robot in the starting position that shares a wall with the blue Pyramid Goal. ii. For Teamwork Challenge Matches, the Team listed as Team 2 (printed Match list), listed as blue Team (events.vex.com), or listed second (VEXvia) must place their Robot in the starting position that shares a wall with the red Pyramid Goal."
According to the text, Team 1 (Red) must start next to the Blue Pyramid Goal, and Team 2 (Blue) must start next to the Red Pyramid Goal.
However, in the official game reveal video and at early season events (such as recent regional competitions in China), the starting positions are set up as the exact opposite of what is described in the manual.
Because the starting positions drastically impact autonomous routing and early-match strategy, could you please clarify which setup is officially correct?
The only correct starting positions are those found in the official game manual. As stated in rule <SG1> clause B and shown in Figure SG-1, Team 1 (red) starts along the wall shared with the blue Pyramid Goal, and Team 2 (blue) starts along the wall shared with the red Pyramid Goal. These starting positions have not changed.