Register Your Team
Create your team profile on the MRX portal. Choose your competition division and select your home region.
- Create team account
- Select division & region
- Pay registration fee
XRC Competition
Start a Robotics Team
Join thousands of teams worldwide competing in the X Robotics Challenge. Whether you're at a school, community center, or homeschool group — we'll help you build a winning team from scratch.
Getting Started
Your Path to Competition in 5 Steps
From registration to the competition floor — here's everything you need to get started
Get Your Equipment
Order your official competition kit including robot platform, field elements, and engineering notebook.
- Order competition kit
- Set up workspace
- Install MRXcode Studio
Recruit Members
Build your dream team! Recruit 2-10 students with diverse skills for all crucial roles.
- Find 2-10 members
- Assign team roles
- Complete waivers
Train & Build
Use our training resources to learn the game, master robot building, and develop strategies.
- Study Game Manual
- Complete training modules
- Build & test robot
Compete & Win
Attend qualifier events in your region to earn a spot at Championships!
- Register for events
- Compete at qualifiers
- Advance to Championships
Requirements
Team Requirements
Everything you need to know before starting your robotics journey
Team Size
Teams must have 2-10 student members. Each team needs at least one adult mentor (coach) who is 18 years or older.
Age Requirements
XRC Junior: Ages 8-11 XRC Standard: Ages 11-14 XRC Pro: Ages 14-18
Equipment
Teams must use official MRX competition kits (MRX MID, PRO, or MAX platforms). Custom modifications allowed within rules.
Registration Fees
Junior: $150/season Standard: $200/season Pro: $250/season
Time Commitment
Plan for 4-8 hours per week during competition season. Teams typically meet 2-3 times weekly for build sessions.
Meeting Space
You'll need a dedicated workspace (classroom, garage, community room) with tables, power, and room for a practice field.
Team Structures
Choose Your Team Type
Teams come from all backgrounds — find the structure that works best for you
School Team
Partner with a K-12 school to start an official robotics club or class. Schools can register multiple teams!
- Access to school facilities
- Teacher as official mentor
- Eligible for education grants
- Can integrate with curriculum
- School funding support
Community Team
Start a team through libraries, rec centers, 4-H clubs, makerspaces, churches, or other community organizations.
- Flexible meeting times
- Open to all local youth
- Community sponsor support
- Diverse team composition
- Local business partnerships
Homeschool Team
Connect with other homeschool families in your area to form a competitive robotics team. Co-ops welcome!
- Flexible scheduling
- Parent-led mentorship
- Homeschool co-op friendly
- Portfolio & transcript credit
- Family involvement
Free Resources
Team Starter Resources
Free downloads and guides to help you launch successfully
Game Manual 2026
Complete rules and scoring for this season's challenge
Team Starter Kit
Printable checklists, schedules, and planning templates
Funding Guide
Grant opportunities and fundraising strategies
Training Videos
Step-by-step building and programming tutorials
Ready to Start Your Team?
Registration for XRC 2026 is now open. Secure your spot before regional caps are reached!