Blueprint Robotics™  Sphero Robotics Competition

U19 Division

Birth Date:

Sept 1, 2007 or later

Max Age:

18 As of Aug 31, 2026

Grade (USA):

7th-12th

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Design, Build, Code, Drive

Get to Know The Program

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

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What Does it cost?

Getting Started

The season registration fee for an In-Person team registration is $500 for the 2026-2027 Season. 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.

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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).

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can compete in Blueprint Robotics?

High school students age 18 or younger on August 31, 2026, which means born September 1, 2007 or later. That usually lines up with grades 7 through 12.

Each team needs at least one adult team coordinator and 2-8 students. No one needs technical experience to start.

What happens at a Blueprint Robotics event?

Students compete two ways. In head-to-head matches, teams play live against other teams. In Tech Trials, one team has the field to itself and scores as many points as it can.

Events combine both, and teams that win the event finals qualify for a Championship Event.

What does a Blueprint team need?

Two Blueprint Robotics Kits. Students design, build, code and operate their robots themselves, and they can use self-printed 3D parts.

A Blueprint Robotics After-School Competition Field and the 26-27 field elements are recommended.

How much does Blueprint Robotics cost, and how much time does it take?

Team registration is $500 for the 2026-27 season and covers entry into multiple events. Kits are a separate cost.

Expect three to four hours a week over eight to ten weeks.

Is there help paying for Blueprint kits?

Yes. The Sphero Robotics Competition (SRC) Matching Team Grant covers $1,299 of a $2,598 two-kit purchase, plus ground shipping on those kits, for qualifying teams.

The team must have a paid or PO-processing 2026-27 registration and compete at an in-person or Live Remote qualifying event in both the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. If it can’t compete in both, the granted equipment must be returned.

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Ready to get started?

Student-Powered™ means the students do the driving, the coding, and the problem solving. Team Coordinators handle registration, a room, and getting everyone there on the day.

You don’t need a robotics background. Neither does anyone else in the building.

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