Saudi Arabia VEX V5 Robotics Competition Push Back 25 - 26
National Event
- Date
- 3-Feb-2026 - 4-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-4080
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 48
- Spots Open
- 21
- 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
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to KSA VEX V5 Robotics Competition, Push Back 2025 - 2026!
The VEX V5 Robotics National Competition 2025 – 2026, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3-4, 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 V5 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:
- 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
- Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here:
- Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
- Pack for the event the day before your departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
- Spare parts & tools
- Batteries and chargers
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook.
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
- 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.
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Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 3-Feb-2026 - 4-Feb-2026
Venue/Location:طريق المطار
الرياض, 11564
Saudi Arabia
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Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change
Tuesday February 3, 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 VRC teams leave the venue
Wednesday February 4, 2026
08:00 am Doors open
08:30 am – 11:30 am Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)
09:30 am Skills Fields Open
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
01:15 pm – 03;15 am Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 3)
03:00 pm Skill Matches Close
03:30 pm Alliance Selection
03:45 pm – 4:30 pm Finals Matches
05:30 pm Awards and closing.
06:15 pm All VEX V5RC teams leave the venue
Volunteer
The KSA VEX V5 Robotics Competition Push Back National Event, which will be held on February 3-4, 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.
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.