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VEX Robotics Competition

VEX Competitions

Where robotics engineering meets competitive challenge in the ultimate test of innovation and skill

2025-2026 Season

VRC Push Back

This year's game challenges teams to build robots that can strategically gather and dispense objects into scoring zones while defending their territories

Strategic Scoring

Teams must balance offensive scoring with defensive territory protection

Fast-Paced Action

Quick decision-making and robot agility are key to success

Innovation Required

Teams must develop creative solutions for efficient object manipulation

Competition Pathway

Path to World Championship

VEX Robotics Competition follows a progressive structure that takes teams from local events to the ultimate global championship

Level 1

Local Tournaments
20-40 Teams

The foundation of competitive robotics where teams begin their journey, gaining experience and earning qualification spots.

Community hosted events
Regional qualification spots
Skills and team awards
Elimination brackets
Level 2

Regional Championships
40-80 Teams

Elevated competition bringing together the best teams from local tournaments across larger geographic regions.

Multi-day events
State championship spots
Enhanced judging
Higher competition level
World Championship

VEX World Championship
1,600+ Teams

The pinnacle of VEX Robotics Competition where the world's best teams compete for the ultimate honor in robotics.

40+ countries represented
St. Louis, Missouri venue
VEX Excellence Award
Global networking
Match Format

Competition Match Structure

Every VEX match follows a precise two-phase format that tests both programming excellence and real-time piloting skills

Match Timeline (2:00 Total)

Autonomous
0:15
Driver Control
1:45

Autonomous Period

15 Seconds

Robots operate solely through pre-programmed instructions without any driver input, showcasing the team's programming expertise and strategic planning.

Pre-programmed robot behavior
Autonomous bonus points available
Tests programming skills
Strategic positioning crucial

Driver Control Period

1:45 Minutes

Team members take direct control using handheld controllers, requiring quick thinking, precise driving skills, and real-time strategic adaptation.

Direct robot control
Real-time strategy adaptation
Driving skill showcase
Alliance coordination

Team Axiom Competition History

Follow Team 14142A Axiom's journey through VEX Robotics competitions.

2025-2026 Season

Team Axiom is preparing for its first competitive season in the VEX Robotics Competition. Stay tuned for upcoming competition results and highlights!

Upcoming Competitions

Our competition schedule will be announced soon. Check back for updates!

Team Theorem Competition History

Follow Team 14142T Theorem's journey through VEX Robotics competitions.

2025-2026 Season

Team Theorem is preparing for its first competitive season in the VEX Robotics Competition. Stay tuned for upcoming competition results and highlights!

Upcoming Competitions

Our competition schedule will be announced soon. Check back for updates!