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General Info
The University of North Dakota Signature Event at the Mall of America kicks off the 2026–2027 VEX V5 Robotics Competition season with the OVERRIDE game. As the first Signature Event of the season — and the 5-year anniversary of Signature Events at Mall of America — it draws many of the most competitive VEX Robotics teams from across the country and beyond.
- Venue
- Mall of America®
- Address
- 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425, United States
- Dates
- August 6 – 8, 2026
- Grade Level
- High School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
- Worlds Qualifying Spots
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- (1) Excellence Award
- (2) Tournament Champions
- (1) Skills Champion (or equivalent qualifying award based on event criteria)
Schedule and details from events.vex.com. Tentative — subject to change by the event partner.
Thursday August 6
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Pits, Check-in, and Inspection Open | |
| 5:30 PM | Skills Open | |
| 8:30 PM | Inspection and Skills Close | |
| 9:00 PM | Pit Area Closes |
Friday August 7
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Pits Open | |
| 8:15 AM | Opening Ceremony | |
| 8:30 AM | Driver Meeting | |
| 9:00 AM | Qualification Matches Start | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 12:30 PM | Resume Qualification Rounds | |
| 5:00 PM | Pause Qualifications | |
| 6:00 PM | Pause Skills | |
| 6:30 PM | Pit Area Closes |
Saturday August 8
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Pits Open | |
| 8:30 AM | Day 2 Opening Ceremony | |
| 9:00 AM | Qualifications Resume | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 12:30 PM | Resume Qualification Rounds | |
| 2:00 PM | End Skills | |
| 2:30 PM | End Qualifications | |
| 2:45 PM | Alliance Selection | |
| 3:00 PM | Presentation / Break before Elimination Rounds | |
| 3:30 PM | Elimination Rounds | |
| 4:30 PM | Awards | |
| 5:00 PM | End of Event | |
| 6:00 PM | Pit Area Closed |