Blueprint Robotics™ Sphero Robotics Competition
U19 Division
Birth Date: Sept 1, 2007 or later
Max Age: 18 as of Aug 31, 2026
Grade (USA): 9–12
The Sphero Robotics Competition brings students together in a supportive competition community to compete with robots they design, build, code, and operate—gaining confidence through participation. Teams bring up to two robots to compete head-to-head against other teams on a shared competition field with the top teams moving on to the event finals.
What Students Learn
- Design, build, code, and operate robots with confidence
- One team can compete with up to two robots, each created to compliment the other for deeper strategy
- Leverage self-printed 3D parts for infinite design possibilities
- Compete in head-to-head matches against other teams
- Showcase coding and robotics skills through Technology Missions
- The competition progression – win the event finals and qualify for a Championship Event
Getting Started
The season registration fee for an In-Person team registration is $600.
This provides an exciting way for your team to compete head-to-head with other teams at an event hosted by amazing volunteers.
The yearly registration fee includes the cost of entry into multiple events throughout the season.
The equipment costs of the Sphero products will depend on your current on-hand materials.
If you do not have the materials needed or aren’t sure, please browse the required equipment and costs below.
The first year can be the largest investment, but the same robots and field are reused season after season.
EQUIPMENT
The equipment needed for the Sphero Robotics Competition is listed below.
- Required: Two Blueprint Robotics Kits
- Recommended: One Blueprint Robotics After-School Competition Field
- Recommended: Blueprint Robotics After-School Competition 26-27 Field Elements
REGISTRATION
Sphero Robotics Competitions requires at least one adult Team Coordinator to guide the students through a Student-Powered experience. No robotics background needed! We recommend 4-10 students per team.
- Required: 2-8 Students – no technical experience required
- Required: One (or more) adult Team Coordinator – no technical experience required
- Required: Season Registration
Participation in Sphero Robotics Competitions primarily occurs at In-Person events with a combination of head-to-head live matches (two teams face off on the same field) and Tech Trials (one team attempts to score the most points on a field by themselves).