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Saudi Arabia VEX U Robotics Competition Push Back 25 - 26

National Event

Date
1-Feb-2026 - 2-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VURC-26-4079
Program
VEX U Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
37
Spots Open
12
Event Region
Saudi Arabia
Standard Registration Opens
21-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
30-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
01/01/2026
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to KSA VEX U Robotics Competition, Push Back 2025 - 2026!

The VEX U Robotics National Competition 2025 – 2026, Prince Noura University, will be held on Sunday and Monday, February 1-2, 2026.  Participants this year will design robots for the Push Back Game. You can find details on the game here: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game 

This event is open to the Saudi Arabia VEX U Robotics Competition teams, registered for the 2025 – 2026 season.

Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver and 3 Max Programming attempts per team. 

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are ready:

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, as there is ample time for adjustments.  The inspection checklist can be found here: https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-us/articles/4461310180247-Robot-Inspection-Checklist-for-the-VEX-V5-Robotics-Competition
     
  2. Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here (Don’t forget the VEX U Appendix):

    https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game

     

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
  4. Pack for the event the day before your departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
    1. Spare parts & tools
    2. Batteries and chargers
    3. Programming cable
    4. Power strip
    5. Laptop computer
    6. Engineering notebook.
  5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
  6. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
  7. Remember that safety comes first; please only bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit.

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Grade Level: College

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 1-Feb-2026 - 2-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
جامعة الأميرة نورة بنت عبدالرحمن
طريق المطار
الرياض, 11564
Saudi Arabia

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Agenda

Changelog

Day 2: Qualification matches change from 8:30 to 8:15

Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change

Sunday February 1, 2026

08:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

08:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

09:30 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

10:30 am Inspection Closes.

10:45 pm Drivers Meeting

11:15 am – 12:30 pm Practice Matches

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch

02:00 pm – 4:30 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 1)

04:30 pm Skills Closes

5:00 pm All VEX VEXU teams leave the venue

Tuesday February 2, 2026

08:00 am Doors open

08:15 am – 11:30 am Qualification Rounds Begin (Start with with Match #31)

09:30 am Skills Fields Open

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

01:15 pm – 02:45 am Qualification Rounds Begin 

03:00 pm Skill Matches Close

03:00 pm – 4:00 pm Finals Matches

04:30 pm Awards and closing.

05:00 pm All VURC teams leave the venue

Volunteer

The KSA VEX U Robotics Competition Push Back​ National Event, which will be held on February 1-2, 2026, at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, is fully volunteer-run. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.

Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some positions can be split between two adults for a morning and afternoon shift. Depending on the role, you can volunteer for a whole day. Lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers.

Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials:

  • Judges
  • Referees/Scorekeepers
  • Inspectors
  • Emcees
  • TM Operators
  • Queuing
  • Team Check-in
  • Volunteer Check-in
  • Field Reset
  • Setup crew
  • Breakdown crew

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will need to use their best judgment on safe travel and follow the authority’s guidance on travel in extreme weather conditions.

Refund and Payment Policies

The event is free of charge. No Refund is required.

Webcast

Saudi Arabia VEX U Robotics Competition Push Back 25 - 26 : National Event

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.