KIWIBOTS VEX University National Championship 2026/27 Override
VEX U Robotics Competition Jan 2027
- Date
- 23-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-U-27-66398
- Program
- VEX U Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 8
- Spots Open
- 50%+
- Event Region
- New Zealand
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 2
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 15-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 20 December 2026
- Price
- A$250.00
General Info
Kiwibots present the 2026/27 OVERRIDE
New Zealand VEX Robotics Competition VEX U National Championships!
We are so excited to bring you the 2026/27 VEX U Nationals, where our University teams will compete to gain the coveted title of National Champions and to qualify for invitations on the global stage at the World Championships in USA, April 2027.
This event will be held in the Engineering Department, University of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for this event is $250 NZD per team. Please do not pay through RobotEvents as teams will be invoiced through KIWIBOTS directly. Teams need to register AND PAY before the 20th December 2026, if they want to compete.
Check-in
The check-in for the event will be on the morning of the event: Saturday 23rd January, 2027. Teams must present at least one team member with the robot to check-in and complete inspection in order to be able to compete at the event.
Grade Level: University
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes. This can also enable you to qualify for World Champs, through World Skills Ranking.
Judging Format: in person
Ka kite anō!
Grade Level: College
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 23-Jan-2027
Venue/Location:Main campus on Symonds Street and Grafton Road, Auckland Central
Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland New Zealand
Contact the Event Partner
You must login to contact this Event PartnerAgenda
Agenda will be emailed to teams.
Teams are expected to be in attendance all day.
Register, check in and practise in the morning, potentially skills run.
Tournament will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd January, 2025. .
Skills will be offered throughout the day.
One day competition only.
Volunteer
Kiwibots will provide volunteers for this event.
University teams and their support crew only please. We have limited numbers allowed in this space.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
There is no bad weather contingency as this event is indoors.
In case of any unforeseen weather disasters we will email/contact teams directly and arrange an alternative date.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Full refund will be given to teams.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refund will be given.
Health and Safety Policies
As per the Kiwibots and University health and safety guidelines.
Date: 23-Jan-2027
Waipapa Taumata RauMain campus on Symonds Street and Grafton Road, Auckland Central
Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland New Zealand
Travel Info
Teams must make their own way to and from the event.
Webcast
University nationals may be live streamed, throught Kiwibots social media channels, f all teams are willing.
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.
- Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.