VIQRC | Mix & Match | The London Tea Party | (ES/MS)

Organised by Teatime Robotics

Date: 31-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code: RE-VIQRC-25-0392
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type: Open Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Field Control System: N/A
Capacity: 64
Spots Open: 4
Event Region: United Kingdom
Standard Registration Opens: 11-Aug-2025 04:00 EDT
Registration Deadline: 23-Jan-2026 04:00 EST
Payment Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Price: £125.00

This event is closed to registration because:

This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to The London Tea Party 2026!

The London Tea Party Event will be held in central London at the Kia Oval.

What is The London Tea Party?

This event aims to promote the collabaration and further engagement between teams internationally, particularly across EMEA. We hope to see a diverse range of teams and countries participating and give an opportunity to students to compete with each other at an international level.

Payments?

RobotEvents does not accept payments for UK events when registering, select "Pay Later." An email will be sent afterwards on how to pay, or check the Payments tab for domestic and international payments. Please pay before the payment deadline of 31st December, please get in contact if there will be any issues and to ask for an extension.

Registration?

There is a maximum registration for 3 teams per region and 2 teams per organisation. If your region's capacity is full, please add your team to the waitlist. This is subject to a review on Monday 3rd November 2025 based of number of registrations and the regional breakdown, expect invitations from the waitlist around this time. Please contact us for any queries regarding this.

Hotel Recommedations

We recommend booking a hotel nearby the event, as travelling with robotics equipment can be difficult. In no particular order here are some recommendations:

Travelodge London Oval Cricket Ground: Family Room (~£132 per night)

Travelodge London Vauxhall: Family Room (~£122 per night)

Maiden London: Family Room (~£131 per night)

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 prepared.

1. Review the rules, the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist.

2. Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting

4. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

5. Prepare for your interviews with the judges.

6. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.

7. Bring your own power expander

8. Email [email protected] with any questions ahead of the event.

Event Merchandise

Teams can expect a range of free and for sale Event Merchandise. More information to come closer to the event with whats on offer and the prices.

Qualification for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship

This event does not include any spots for 2026 VEX Robotics World Championships.

Local Attractions

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and has several attractions for teams, students, and parents to enjoy while here. It is worth booking a few of these for when you visit, most are also free! Teatimes favourite to recommend is the Science Museum.

The London Eye

Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:

The Oval
Kennington Oval
London, SE11 5SS
United Kingdom

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Agenda

The London Tea Party 2026 Agenda:

The final agenda will be published 2 weeks before the event. Regarding trip planning, teams should expect to enter the venue at 08:30 at the earliest and leave 18:00 at the latest.

08:30 - 09:30 - Doors Open, Check-in, Inspection, Skills Runs

09:30 - 10:00 - Opening "Ceremony" & Drivers Meeting

10:00 - 13:00 - Qualification Matches

13:00 - 13:30 - Lunch Break

13:30 - 17:00 - Qualification Matches Resume

17:00 - 18:00 - Finals Matches & Awards

18:00 - Event Finishes, and Cleanup Starts (plan to leave at around this time)

Volunteer

This event is run by Teatime Robotics, we host and volunteer at events across the UK and Internationally. Our referees and judges have volunteered at the VEX World Championships and will ensure a fantastic event for the teams.

Events are run on volunteers, so we always need more!

Note: No applications from under 16s will be approved.

Click HERE to volunteer at this event - be sure to fill in the blanks!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If the event needs to be cancelled, relocated or postponed due to adverse weather conditions all teams will be contacted using the email addresses you provide on Robotevents.

No refund will be offered for any travel costs you incur should the event be cancelled, postponed or relocated (for whatever reason). Please consider this carefully before booking travel and accommodation arrangements. The registration fee will be partially refunded after paying any venue costs in the case of cancellation.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

A full refund of recieved funds will be available if the team withdraws prior to 31st December 2025. This means any tranaction fees will be taken off.

No refunds will be available to teams after 31st December 2025.

Health and Safety Policies

A full Heath and Safety Policy will be published 2 months before the event.

Date: 31-Jan-2026

The Oval
Kennington Oval
London, SE11 5SS
United Kingdom

Travel Info

The competition is held in the Jardine Suite, please enter through "Alec Stewart Gate".

Nearby train stations:

Oval Underground Station: 6 minute walk

Vauxhall Underground & National Rail: 8 minute walk

Travel from Airports:

Please contact us if you would like held regarding travel from the Airport to your Hotel. Below shows Airport to Event travel, we would recommend booking trains online before arriving.

Heathrow Aiport (Option 1):

Piccadily Line to Green Park Station (45 Minutes)

Victoria Line to Vauxhall Station (7 Minutes)

Heathrow Aiport (Option 2):

Elizabeth Line to Liverpool Street Station (39 Minutes)

Northern Line to Oval Station (11 Minutes)

Stansted Aiport:

Stansted Express Line to Liverpool Street Station (47 Minutes)

Northern Line to Oval Station (11 Minutes)

Gatwick Aiport:

Southern Rail Line to Clapham Junction Station (26 Minutes)

South Western Rail Line to Vauxhall Station (4 Minutes)

Visa Applications

Any queries or requests for invitation letters should be made via email to [email protected]. Click HERE for a prefilled email to speed up the process if you will require invitation letters. Expect the letters to be sent within 2 weeks of application.

Webcast

All webcasts will be available closer to the event.

Judging Format

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 on RobotEvents. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.

Please ensure that upon registration, you complete the questionnaire and provide the lanuages spoken by the team so the best possible attempts are translating services can be used.

Payments

RobotEvents does not accept payments for UK events when registering, select "Pay Later". Please see below the ways to pay, please ensure the Team Number is included in the reference and the exchange rate equals to £125. Please pay within 6 weeks of registration and before the payment deadline of 31st December, please get in contact if there will be any issues and to ask for an extension.

Payment Link:

Click HERE for a preset payment link.

Bank Transfer:

Name: Kieran Higham trading as Teatime Robotics

Account Type: Business

Account Number: 81608378

Sort Code: 04-00-03

International Payments:

Name: Kieran Higham trading as Teatime Robotics

BIC: MONZGB2L

IBAN: GB91MONZ04000381608378