General Info

Volunteer State Robotics Foundation invites you to join us for the first Tennessee Override™ tournament of the season at the 2026 Tennessee State Fair!

We look forward to an amazing competition and a fantastic start to Tennessee's season. Thousands of visitors to the fair will be able to witness the excitement of a live VEX V5 Robotics Competition™ up close and personal. This event will be an exhibition style tournament where YOU, your teams, and your robots are the exhibit. The competition space surrounding the fields is open to all visitors at the fair.

For those teams registered in TN, this event will qualify to the 2027 Tennessee State VEX Robotics® Championship. The exact number of spots and qualifying awards will be allocated later in the season. 

Out of state teams are welcome to come join the fun, test their designs against some of the most competitive teams in the country, and experience the charm of Tennessee hospitality. 

Please note: There is extremely limited seating. The competition will occur in an (often crowded) exhibition hall at the fair. 

Teams that are registered by noon on August 5, 2026 will recieve free gate admission for coaches and each team member. All other spectators will need to pay gate admission to enter the fairgrounds.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes