The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation is pleased to announce that the VEX Robotics World Championship will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2026 and 2027. The event will be held in April at the America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis, with specific dates to be announced at a later time.
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APRIL 21 - 30, 2026
AMERICA’S CENTER CONVENTION COMPLEX ST. LOUIS, MO
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2025 IMPACT
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ECONOMIC IMPACT
2.4K TEAMS
$8M FOOD & BEVERAGE $7.5M LODGING $4.2M TRANSPORTATION $6.6M RETAIL & RECREATION
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The VEX Robotics community has seen remarkable growth, transitioning from a small assembly of just over 1,000 high school students to achieving the distinction of being the largest robotics competition in the world, and reaching millions of students through our programs around the globe.
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The robotics brought us together, but the relationships and cultural exchange made the experience unforgettable . The kids were cheering each other on despite being from opposite sides of the world. It was such a unifying moment.
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John V’Soske Educator and VEX Robotics Coach in Villanova, PA
St. Louis named NEW host city for the VEX Robotics World Championship.
The first VEX Robotics Competition takes place at California State University with 1,000 students in attendance.
VEX IQ Robotics Competition teams come to the VEX Robotics World Championship for the first time!
Named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records.
I’ve seen so many of my kids grow into leaders through robotics. They start to understand that leadership is not about being in charge but about being someone the team can count on. They learn to speak up, support each other , and take ownership of their work.
Patricia Cortez Educator and VEX Robotics Coach in Dallas, TX
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10 x 10 Recruitment Row Booth. Free to colleges and universities that offer a scholarship specific to students and alumni who have participated in Robotics Competitions.
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MEDIA IMPACT
2025 VOLUNTEER IMPACT 13,951 VOLUNTEER HOURS
1,512 INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS
From live, in-studio TV segments to national online features and hyper-local print news coverage, the VEX Robotics World Championship has impressive reach!
Over the past three years, this event received 4,000+ media placements with anticipated coverage to soar in St. Louis for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship.
The event volunteers play a vital role in creating a world-class experience for tens of thousands of students, educators, and families from around the globe. From refereeing skills matches to judging team interviews, event volunteers get meaningful face time with the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators. Volunteering is easy to learn, fun to do, and rewarding for everyone involved!
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