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2027 ASIJ VEX V5 Robotics Competition™ Tournament

VEX V5 High School

Date
8-Jan-2027 - 9-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-26-4503
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
-
Event Region
Japan
Max Registrations per Organization
5
Standard Registration Opens
14-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
20-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
8-Dec-2025 17:00 JST
Price
$200.00

60% of total capacity is reserved for Japan.
14 remaining spots are reserved for Japan.

This event is closed to registration because:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

Get ready for another electrifying showdown of innovation and engineering as The American School In Japan proudly hosts the annual 2027 ASIJ VEX V5 Robotics Competition™ Tournament! This VEX V5 High School event will be an action-packed two-day competition that brings together the brightest student robotics teams from across the region and beyond, each presenting robots they have designed, built, and programmed to compete in both driver-controlled matches and autonomous skills challenges.

This year, teams will face off in the exciting new VEX V5 Robotics Competition™ game, Override™—a dynamic challenge that rewards strategic thinking, precise execution, adaptability, and teamwork. With every match presenting new opportunities and obstacles, competitors will need to think quickly, communicate effectively, and perform under pressure to gain the upper hand.

From roaring crowds to high-stakes matchups, the atmosphere will be electric as participants push the limits of technology, creativity, and collaboration in pursuit of tournament glory. Don’t miss this celebration of teamwork, ingenuity, and relentless passion for robotics.

Teams from Japan and overseas are welcome—we can’t wait to see what you bring to the field!


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 8-Jan-2027 - 9-Jan-2027

Venue/Location:
The American School in Japan
1-1-1 Nomizu
Chofu, Tokyo, 182-0031
Japan

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Agenda

***TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (subject to change)***

Friday 8 January
8:00 AM - Doors Open: Team Registration, Robot Inspections, Judging begins
8:45 to 11:45 - Driver/Autonomous Skills (max 3 each, per team)
11:45 to 12:30 PM - Lunch
12:30 to 1:00 - Practice matches
1:15 to 1:35 - Opening Ceremony
1:40 to 2:00 - Drivers / Coaches Meeting
2:15 to 4:30 - Qualification Matches
4:30 - 5:00 - Group Photos
5:00 - Doors Close

Saturday 9 January
7:30 AM - Doors Open
8:00 to 9:00 - Driver/Autonomous Skills (max 3 each, per team)
9:05 to 9:15 - Drivers / Coaches Meeting
9:20 to 11:15 - Qualification Matches
11:15 to 11:35 - Alliance Discussions
11:40 to 12:00 PM - Alliance Selection
12:00 to 12:45 - Lunch
1:00 to 2:15 - Finals
2:30 to 3:00 - Closing Ceremony & Awards
3:00 to 4:00 - Clean Up
4:00 - Doors Close

Volunteer

We welcome volunteers during this event. If you'd like to be a volunteer, please contact the host directly at: [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Event is indoors. In the event of severe weather the event may be cancelled. Teams will be notified accordingly.

Refund and Payment Policies

Invoices for the touranment fee (JPY 30,000) will be sent to teams after the 20 November deadline. Payment is due by 7 December. All payments are due by bank transfer. If a school is unable to pay via bank transfer, please contact [email protected].

Unpaid teams on 7 December will be removed from the event to allow teams on my waitlist to register. Please contact [email protected] if there are considerations to be made.

Health and Safety Policies

All teams are required to sign in and off of campus every day.

All participants are required to wear safety glasses while competing.
Date: 8-Jan-2027 - 9-Jan-2027
The American School in Japan
1-1-1 Nomizu
Chofu, Tokyo, 182-0031
Japan

Travel Info

ASIJ works closely with a local travel agent who is fluent in English that can help schools book hotels and airport transportation if necessary. We recommend that teams fly into Haneda International Airport if possible. Teams should plan to commute via train or buses to the venue. Taxis are available, however, they can be expensive.

Travel Agent:  

[email protected]

Hotels:

Hotel within walking distance to the venue: Business Inn Grand All

Hotel within 1 train line of the venue: Hotel METS

Areas further from campus, but still on the main train line (JR Chuo-line) are: Kichijoji and Shinjuku

Parking:

There is limited parking on campus for visiting teams. There is a public parking lot nearby if teams would like to drive. Teams arriving via charter bus or school bus may be able to park on campus IF given prior notice to the event organizer. Buses and cars may NOT enter campus before 9:00 AM on Friday or 7:30 AM on Saturday.

Webcast

This event will be livestreamed on YouTube @ASIJ_TV <https://www.youtube.com/@ASIJ_TV>

Judging Format

Judging Format:

  • Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions: Engineering notebooks should be submitted digitally for evaluation via the link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. The submission deadline is Wednesday 6 January @ 8am (JST).
  • In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event.