Robot Rodeo DFW Signature Event
VEX V5 Robotics Competition, High School
- Date
- 6-Feb-2027 - 7-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-4914
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 104
- Spots Open
- 104
- Event Region
- Texas - Region 2
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 5
- Priority Registration Opens
- 16-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 30-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 8-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 8-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Price
- $500.00
| Region | Maximum % | # Spots Allowed | # Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas - Region 2 | 50% | 52 | 52 |
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
We are excited to welcome teams to the second annual Robot Rodeo, a DFW area Signature Event!
The 2026 event was a huge success, with 92 teams from 10 states in attendance, including multiple Worlds Division Finalists and a team that went to the dome!
This year we are excited to host the event at the Mesquite Convention Center, adjacent to the Mesquite Rodeo! Great rates are available at the hotel connected to the convention center. More than 100 teams will battle for the chance to qualify for the 2027 VEX Robotics World Championship and be crowned the Rodeo Champion!
Learn more and watch for updates at robotrodeotx.com!
Important Details:
PLEASE NOTE: Payment is due 3 weeks following the date of registration. Teams that do not meet this deadline will be moved to the waitlist. Discounts are offered to teams who write a check and send it directly to Robot Rodeo and to local teams who are willing to lend fields and elements for the weekend. Email [email protected] for details.
NO outside food or drinks may be brought into the Convention Center. Concessions will be available from the facility.
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 6-Feb-2027 - 7-Feb-2027
Venue/Location:1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149
United States
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Volunteer
Signature Events are only made possible by the great volunteers who staff the event, and Robot Rodeo is no exception. If you are interested in volunteering please email [email protected].
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of any emergency or bad weather, we will post updates to VEX Events and email coaches.
Refund and Payment Policies
Payment Policy:
PAYMENT IS DUE 3 WEEKS FOLLOWING REGISTRATION OR JANUARY 8TH, WHICHEVER IS EARLIEST.
Refund Policy:
There are NO REFUNDS available for this event.
Date: 6-Feb-2027 - 7-Feb-2027
Mesquite Convention Center1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149
United States
Travel Info
The event will take place at the Mesquite Convention Center, which is directly attached to the Hampton Inn & Suites! A limited number of rooms have been secured at special rates for Robot Rodeo attendees at the hotel.
Hampton Inn & Suites - $109
1700 Rodeo Drive
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Complimentary wifi
Complimentary buffet breakfast
$10 Overnight Parking Charge
- GROUP NAME: Robot Rodeo DFW Signature Event
- GROUP CODE: 909
Webcast
The event WILL be livestreamed, and the link will be added here, at robotrodeotx.com, and on our social media pages on the morning of February 6th.
Judging Format
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. The submission deadline is Monday, January 25, 2026 at 10pm Central Time.