Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

Click the links below for the VEX Robotics World Championship Agenda.

• Calendar View
• Detailed Agenda

Volontario

We Need Passionate Volunteers Like You to Power the Robotics World Championship!

Whether you participate solo or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers, you’ll make a huge impact on students’ lives as they pursue their STEM dreams. Volunteering for the VEX Robotics World Championship is a fun and exciting opportunity to get to know the robotics community!

Visit the RECF Volunteer Management System to register to volunteer for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship.

Politica in caso di emergenza/maltempo

Teams will be notified via email if any event occurs that would jeopardize the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Refund and Payment Policies

All teams must be marked “paid” (funds fully received) by March 31, 2026. Note: In order to be "paid in full" by the deadline, complete payment of registration fees must be received by the RECF Accounting Department.

VEX Robotics World Championship registration cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM, CT, on April 4, 2026, in order to receive a full refund. All cancellations must be emailed to support@recf.org with the team number and the contact information for the team. Teams that cancel after 5:00 PM, CT, on April 4, 2026, will not receive a refund for their registration fee.

Note: In order to be "paid in full" by the registration deadline, complete payment of registration fees must be received by the RECF Accounting Department.

Health and Safety Policies

Click here for the VEX Robotics World Championship Health and Safety policies.

Data: 28-Apr-2026 - 30-Apr-2026

Informazioni di viaggio

Lodging

We are excited you will be attending the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship!

All attendees are REQUIRED to book their hotel accommodations through Orchid, the Official Housing Company for the VEX Robotics World Championship. Your spot to Worlds is not guaranteed until your team's registration order for Worlds in RobotEvents includes an authorized hotel confirmation from the block. Booking outside of the Orchid hotel blocks is not authorized, and you risk losing your Worlds spot if your hotel is not confirmed and verified through RobotEvents. You must book lodging through Orchid in order to participate in the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship.

More Information

• Information for Hotel Reservations
• FAQ

Note: When planning travel dates/times, keep in the mind the following:

• Teams should arrive at the venue by 8AM on their first day of competition.
• Teams must depart after closing ceremonies.

Webcast

Visit VEX TV during the event for the webcast of the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Formato Giudizio

For more information on judging, visit the VEX World Championship website.

Know Before You Go

Check back soon for VEX Robotics World Championship policies.

Worlds Merchandise

Check back soon for information about merchandise at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Waiting List FAQ

Teams are selected at random from the VEX Robotics World Championship waitlist. By placing a team on the waitlist, the Primary Coach acknowledges that the team is deserving of an invitation if offered. Invitations cannot be transfered to other teams within the organization. Teams being invited from the waitlist will have 48 hours or less from the time their invitation is sent by RobotEvents.com. Invitations that expire may not be reissued.

Per the Qualifying Critiera: Teams being invited from the waitlist will have 48 hours or less from the time their invitation is sent by RobotEvents.com. Invites that expire may not be reissued.

Waitlist invitations will begin on Wednesday, March 18th at 10AM CT. If futher waitlist rounds are needed, invitations will be issued on:

• Monday, March 23 - 10AM CT (NOT NEEDED)
• Wednesday, March 25 - 10AM CT (RESCHEDULED)
• Monday, March 30 - 10AM CT (CANCELLED/EVENT FULL)

All teams must be marked “paid” (funds fully received) by March 31, 2026. Note: In order to be "paid in full" by the deadline, complete payment of registration fees must be received by the RECF Accounting Department.

Worlds Sponsors

The VEX Robotics World Championship is presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. Sponsors for the 2026 Robotics World Championship include Eaton, Explore St. Louis, Google, Innovation First International, Kettering, Mazda Foundation, Missouri University of Science & Technology, NASA, Nidec, Rack Solutions, RECF, St. Louis University, US Air Force, US Army JROTC, US Navy, VEX Robotics, and  Worcestor Polytechnic Institute.