XRC Elementary
Grades 3-5 | Ages 8-10
Fun, team-based challenges that introduce young learners to robotics competition.
- MRX KID Platform
- Block Coding Only
- 3-Minute Matches
- No Elimination Rounds
XRC Robotics Competition · Season 2026-27
Build it. Code it. Compete.
Teams of students design and program robots for a new game every season, then take them to events that lead to the national and world championships.
- Active teams
- 9
- Events this season
- 8
- Countries
- 1
Programs & games
A program for every age.
XRC AIR (Drones)
Grades 9+Teams of 2–8 · built with MrX AIR
This season’s game
Sky Relay
- Team fee
- ₹12,000
- Register by
- 1 Oct 2026
XRC High School
Grades 9–12Teams of 2–15 · built with MrX MAX
This season’s game
VELOCITY VORTEX
- Team fee
- ₹12,000
- Register by
- 1 Oct 2026
XRC Junior
Grades 3–5Teams of 2–8 · built with MrX KID
This season’s game
Robo Rescue
- Team fee
- ₹6,000
- Register by
- 1 Oct 2026
XRC Middle School
Grades 5–8Teams of 2–10 · built with MrX MID
This season’s game
VELOCITY VORTEX
- Team fee
- ₹9,000
- Register by
- 1 Oct 2026
XRC University
Grades UG+Teams of 2–15 · built with MrX MAX
This season’s game
VELOCITY VORTEX
- Team fee
- ₹15,000
- Register by
- 1 Oct 2026
Upcoming events
All events
Oct
19
–20
Regional
Registration open
Hyderabad Regional
HITEX Exhibition Centre · Hyderabad · IN
Oct
28
Local
Full
Vizag Local Qualifier (full)
Venue to be announced
Nov
2
–3
Regional
Registration open
Bengaluru Tech Challenge
Palace Grounds Hall 3 · Bengaluru · IN
Nov
23
–24
State
Registration open
West Zone Championship
Balewadi Sports Complex · Pune · IN
Dec
7
–8
Regional
Delhi Regional (published)
Venue to be announced
Dec
27
–28
National
Registration open
XRC National Championship
India Expo Centre · Greater Noida · IN
How it works
- 1
Create an account
Coaches sign up for free — it takes a minute.
- 2
Register your team
Get a team number that stays with you every season.
- 3
Build your robot
Use a competition kit and the season’s game manual.
- 4
Enter events
Qualify from local events up to nationals and worlds.
Awards
Teams are recognised for engineering, design, teamwork and character — not only for winning matches.
Design Award
QualifiesFor an effective, well-documented engineering design process.
Excellence Award
QualifiesThe highest honour: excellence across robot, notebook, interview and skills.
Robot Skills Champion
QualifiesThe highest combined driver and programming skills score.
Tournament Champions
QualifiesThe winning alliance of the elimination finals.
Amaze Award
For a robot that is consistently high-scoring and well designed.
Innovate Award
For a creative, well-engineered solution to a design problem.
Judges Award
For a team whose effort or story the judges want to recognise.
Sportsmanship Award
For courtesy, helpfulness and enthusiasm all event long.
Think Award
For outstanding autonomous programming.
Tournament Finalists
The runner-up alliance of the elimination finals.
Volunteer of the Year
For an exceptional event volunteer.
Competition Divisions
A division for every age and skill level
XRC Middle School
Grades 6-8 | Ages 11-14
Engineering challenges that develop problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- MRX MID Platform
- Python or Block Coding
- 2-Minute Matches
- Skills Challenge + Tournament
XRC High School
Grades 9-12 | Ages 14-18
The flagship competition with advanced engineering and programming challenges.
- MRX PRO Platform
- C++, Python, or Block
- Alliance-Based Gameplay
- World Championship Path
XRC Elite
Age 9+ | Open Division
The ultimate challenge for serious competitors seeking championship glory.
- MRX MAX Platform
- Any Programming Language
- Complex Game Objectives
- Premier Division Status
2025-2026 Season
VELOCITY VORTEX
This season's game challenges teams to score balls into goals while navigating a dynamic playing field with rotating elements. Alliance strategy and precise autonomous routines are key to victory.
2025-2026 Season Timeline
Key dates for XRC competitors
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APR 15
Game Reveal
Watch the official reveal of Velocity Vortex
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MAY 1
Registration Opens
Team registration begins for 2025-2026 season
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SEP 1
Season Kickoff
Official start of the competition season
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OCT-FEB
Qualifier Events
Regional and local qualifier tournaments
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MAR 15
State/National Championships
Top teams advance to championships
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APR 25
XRC World Championship
The ultimate showdown in Dallas, TX
Awards & Recognition
Excellence recognized beyond the playing field
Tournament Champion
Awarded to the winning alliance at each event
Excellence Award
Highest honor recognizing overall achievement
Design Award
Most innovative and effective robot design
Innovate Award
Creative problem-solving and unique solutions
Skills Champion
Highest score in robot skills challenges
Sportsmanship
Exemplary conduct and team spirit
$5 Million+ in Scholarships
XRC has partnered with over 50 colleges and universities to provide exclusive scholarship opportunities for XRC participants.
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