Magikid Robot Rookie Mix & Match @ UCI : VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2025-2026 Blended ES/MS : VEX Events

Magikid Robot Rookie Mix & Match @ UCI

VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2025-2026 Blended ES/MS

Date: 22-Nov-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code: RE-VIQRC-25-0729
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type: Open Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Field Control System: N/A
Capacity: 32
Spots Open: 6
Event Region: California - South
Early-Bird Registration Opens: 21-Jul-2025 20:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens: 11-Oct-2025 20:00 EDT
Registration Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 03:00 EST
Payment Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 17:00 EST
Price: $185.00

This event is closed to registration because:

It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Magikid Robotics Lab Headquarters is thrilled to present the 2025-2026 Magikid Robot Rookie Mix & Match @ UCI our signature robotics challenge designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and innovation!

This year, we’re taking things to the next level with an exciting new venue at the University of California, Irvine (UCI)!

Our goal remains the same: to provide every participant with an enjoyable and memorable experience, fostering a lifelong love for robotics in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.

To make the event even better, we’ve adjusted the schedule to start later in the day, allowing teams to arrive refreshed and ready to compete. Plus, don’t miss our parent component during the awards ceremony, where families can join in the excitement and celebration!

Stay tuned for registration details, event agenda, and team guidelines.
Let’s make this season the best one yet: mix, match, and make robots move!

Our location will be at

Division of Continuing Education building at UC Irvine in

510 E Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92697

PARKING INFORMATION

To park in the adjacent Lot 17A, you must purchase a $16 parking pass for the day.
Although the parking spaces in Lot 17A are labeled “AR” (Reserved), these restrictions do not apply on weekends. However, a General parking pass is still required.

You can buy a pass at the nearest kiosk located near 1C parking lot or the Anteater Parking Structure (APS).
Please note that Lot 17A does not support ParkbyPlate payments.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 22-Nov-2025

Venue/Location:

Division of Continuing Education Building, UC Irvine
510 E Peltason D
Irvine, California 92697
United States

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Agenda

Agenda

8:30 - 10:00 Volunteers check-in, Training and set up

10:00 - 10:30 Venue Opens, Team Check-In and Robot Inspection

10:30 - 10:45 Opening Ceremony

10:45 - 11:00 Drivers Meeting (explaining rules and demo of game)

11:00 -12:00 Qualification Matches and Skills

12:00 -1:00 Lunch Break

1:00 - 3:00 Qualification Matches (Skills ends at 3pm)

3:00 -4:00 Finals

4:00 - 5:00 Awards and Fun Parent Competitions!

5:00 - 6:30 Clean Up and Venue Closes

Volunteer

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

n/a

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Yes.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refunds after the registration deadline November 15, 2025.

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.