General Info
As one of the most influential robotics competitions in the world, the VEX Robotics Competition™ has gained widespread recognition globally. The Organizing Committee of the 2026 Silk Road VEX Robotics® Signature Event is proud to host this event and warmly invites renowned schools and outstanding teams to participate and jointly explore innovative approaches to talent development.
The event will conduct all judging and refereeing activities in accordance with the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency, ensuring a well-organized competition process and objective, equitable results.
For detailed information regarding payment methods and related matters, please contact:
xu.li@edugenisis.cn
- Venue
- Changji Gymnasium
- Address
- No.129 Nangongyuan W Rd, changji, Xinjiang China
- Dates
- August 3 – 6, 2026
- Grade Level
- High School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 80
- Spots Open
- 36
- Event Region
- West China
- Max Registrations per Org
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 9-Jun-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 20-Jul-2026 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Jul-2026
- Price
- USD$450.00 / HK$3525.77
Agenda
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Pits, Check-in, and Inspection Open | |
| 8:30 PM | Inspection and Skills Close | |
| 9:00 PM | Pit Area Closes |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Pits Open | |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony | |
| 10:00 AM | Driver Meeting | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM | Qualification Matches Start | |
| 1:00 PM | Skills Open | |
| 5:00 PM | Pause Qualifications | |
| 5:00 PM | Pause Skills | |
| 6:30 PM | Pit Area Closes |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Pits Open | |
| 8:30 AM | Qualifications Resume | |
| 8:30 AM | Skills Resume | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 5:00 PM | Pause Qualifications | |
| 5:00 PM | Pause Skills | |
| 6:30 PM | Pit Area Closes |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Pits Open | |
| 8:30 AM | Qualifications Resume | |
| 8:30 AM | Skills Resume | |
| 10:30 AM | End Skills | |
| 10:30 AM | End Qualifications | |
| 11:00 AM | Alliance Selection | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM | Elimination Rounds | |
| 3:00 PM | Awards | |
| 4:00 PM | End of Event | |
| 6:00 PM | Pit Area Closed |
Travel Info
By Public Transportation Take Bus No. 40, 52, or 53 and get off at Changji Gymnasium . The venue is within walking distance from the bus stop. By Taxi / Ride-hailing Service You may also take a taxi or ride-hailing service directly to: No. 129 Nangongyuan West Road, Changji, Xinjiang, China
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.
Volunteer
Volunteer positions have been filled. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm.
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Teams are advised to watch events.vex.com for weather or emergency related cancellations. If the tournament must be cancelled or postponed, the name of the tournament on events.vex.com will include the words "cancelled" or "postponed". In the event of a cancellation or postponement, teams will be sent additional information via Email.
- Excellence Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Tournament Champions (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Robot Skills Champion (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Robot Skills 2nd Place (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Robot Skills 3rd Place (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Tournament Finalists (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Amaze Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Build Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Create Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Design Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Energy Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Innovate Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Inspire Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Judges Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIC/ADC/VAIRC)98353Y 新疆昌吉州昌吉市, Xinjiang
- Sportsmanship Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Think Award (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Tournament Quarterfinalists (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Tournament Semifinalists (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)