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Qatar VEX IQ National Robotics Competition Mix and Match

National Qualifier

Date
28-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-26-4136
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
12
Spots Open
7
Event Region
Qatar
Standard Registration Opens
13-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
26-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
01/03/2026
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Qatar VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Mix and Match 2025 - 2026!

The VEX IQ Robotics National Competition 2025 – 2026, Lusail Multipurpose Hall, will be held on Thursday and Friday, February 14-15, 2026.  Participants this year will design robots for the Rapid Relay Game; details can be found here:  https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

This event is open to the Saudi Arabia VEX IQ 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/article_attachments/32483948110359
  2. Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here (Don’t forget the VEX U Appendix): https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-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.

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.fo tab. 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 28-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Lusail Multipurpose Hall
Al Masrouhiya, Qatar

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change

IMPORTANT! If you are late, call the Event Manager on the day of the event. If your team is not there to check in on time and no communication has been made, the match schedule will be run without your team, and they cannot compete.

Team Judging will be held in the pit area. Teams will be visited at the end of the judging period if a team has yet to arrive by 11:00 am when judging begins.  Please make yourselves available to the judges when they appear at your Pit table. If you have a match upcoming shortly or are running skills, respectfully inform the judges and agree on a time to meet with them at your pit table.

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Saturday, February 14, 2026

08:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

08:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

10:00 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

11:00 pm Inspection Closes.

11:30 am Drivers Meeting

12:00 pm Practice Matches

01:45 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch

2:45 pm – 4:30 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 1)

03:30 pm Skills Closes

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)

5:45 pm Venue Close

Sunday, February 15, 2026

08:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

08:30 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

09:00 am – 11:30 am Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 3)

11:45 am - 01:30 pm Friday Prayers and Lunch Break

1:45 pm – 3:45 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 4).

03:00 pm Skills Closes

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Final Matches

05:00 pm Awards and closing ceremony.

06:00 pm Venue Close

Volunteer

The Qatar VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix and Match National Event, which will be held on February 14-15, 2026, at Lusail Multipurpose Hall, 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.

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.

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