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Competition Overview

Where Innovation Meets Competition

MrX Robotics competitions inspire millions of students worldwide to explore STEM through hands-on robotics challenges. From local scrimmages to the World Championship, there's a path for every team.

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The Challenge

X Robotics Challenge (XRC)

The world's premier student robotics competition

The X Robotics Challenge (XRC) is more than just a robotics competition—it's a transformative experience that prepares students for future careers in STEM. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in exciting game-based challenges that change each season.

XRC emphasizes gracious professionalism, teamwork, and innovation. Whether you win or lose, every participant gains invaluable skills in engineering, programming, project management, and collaboration.

Robot Design

Engineer custom robots using MRX platforms

Programming

Code autonomous and driver-controlled modes

Teamwork

Collaborate with alliance partners

Recognition

Earn awards and scholarships

XRC Competition
2025-2026

Season Highlights

POWER SURGE — This year's electrifying challenge

Power Surge Theme

Teams compete to collect, transport, and deposit "energy cells" while navigating obstacles and defending their power grid.

Key Dates

  • Sep 1: Game Reveal
  • Oct-Mar: Regional Events
  • Apr 15-18: World Championship

Awards & Recognition

Over $5 million in college scholarships available. Awards for excellence in design, innovation, community impact, and sportsmanship.

World Championship

Houston, TX hosts 1,500+ teams from 50+ countries for the ultimate showdown. Live streamed to millions worldwide.

Formats

Competition Formats

Multiple ways to compete and excel

Alliance Matches

Two alliances of 2-3 teams compete head-to-head in fast-paced matches. Strategy and cooperation are key to victory.

  • 2-minute matches (15s auto + 1:45 driver)
  • Qualification rounds determine rankings
  • Alliance selection for playoffs

Skills Challenge

Individual teams compete for the highest score. Perfect for showcasing your robot's autonomous capabilities.

  • 1-minute driver skills run
  • 1-minute programming skills run
  • Combined score determines ranking

Innovation Fair

Present your engineering notebook, explain your design process, and demonstrate innovation to judges.

  • Engineering notebook review
  • Design interview session
  • Innovation presentation
Your Journey

Your Path to the World Championship

From local events to the global stage

1

Register Your Team

Sign up online and pay the registration fee. Receive your team number and official welcome kit.

2

Build & Practice

Design your robot, program strategies, and practice before competition season begins.

3

Compete Locally

Attend scrimmages and league events in your region. Gain experience and improve your robot.

4

Qualify at Regionals

Top teams at regional tournaments earn spots at the State/National Championship.

5

World Championship

Compete against the best teams from around the globe for the ultimate title.

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Competition Resources

Everything you need to compete

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Game Manual

Learn this season's rules and scoring

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Competition Kits

Get the hardware you need to compete

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Field Elements

Official field and game elements

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