Sphero Robotics Competition
Grants Available
Qualified teams receive $1,299 in matching grant support toward an eligible two-kit SRC purchase as well as shipping to cover the cost of both.
TEAM Alliance Builds Lifelong
Confidence Through Robotics
Work with a community of volunteers to engage students through fun,
affordable robotics programs that build confidence in the future workforce.
A global community where students have a lifelong sense of confidence and excitement in technology.
Sphero Robotics Programs
Programs for teams to tackle robotics and design challenges through In-Person or Online Submission participation,
including approachable head-to-head robotics competitions held In-Person.
indi
U9 Division
Birth Date: Sept 1, 2017 or later
Max Age: 8 as of Aug 31, 2026
Grade: K–2 (USA)
BOLT
U12 Division
Birth Date: Sept 1, 2014 or later
Max Age: 11 as of Aug 31, 2026
Grade: 3–5 (USA)
RVR
U15 Division
Birth Date: Sept 1, 2011 or later
Max Age: 14 as of Aug 31, 2026
Grade: 6–8 (USA)
Blueprint Robotics
U19 Division
Birth Date: Sept 1, 2007 or later
Max Age: 18 as of Aug 31, 2026
Grade: 9–12 (USA)
By the Numbers: Sphero Robotics Programs
Since 2020, Sphero Robotics Missions has built confidence in STEM for over 8,700 students across 12 countries.
That’s more than 1,600 teams competing in fun, hands-on robotics programs that lead to a lifelong excitement for STEM!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program fits my student?
Programs are grouped by age, measured as of August 31 of the season. Indie Missions is U9, for students up to age 8. BOLT Missions is U12, up to age 11. RVR Missions is U15, up to age 14. Blueprint Robotics Competition is U19, up to age 18.
What does it cost to join a team?
A Missions team costs $200 for an in-person or Live Remote event, or $100 for Online Submission. A Blueprint Robotics Competition team costs $500 for the 2026-2027 season. Register at myTEAMevents.org.
How do we register a team?
Register at myTEAMevents.org and choose the program that matches your students’ ages. Credit card and ACH payments update your registration to Paid right away. A purchase order takes 3 to 5 business days to process.
Can our school or organization host an event?
Yes. TEAM Alliance provides staff guidance before and during the event, volunteer guides, reduced-cost or free competition fields, and event host support packages that help cover the cost of hosting. Visit the Hosting page to register a date.
What makes this different from other robotics competitions?
Students lead the design, coding, and operation of the robot at every level. Adults support the team instead of running it, and the programs are built to be accessible rather than reserved for the most competitive teams.