Saturday, November 21, 2026
Iowa State University Student Innovation Center
All times listed are Central Standard Time (CST).
8:30 AM
Robot Inspection Begins
9:30 AM
Robot Inspection Closes
10:00 AM
Qualification Matches Begin
11:00 AM
Skills Challenge Opens
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Qualification Matches Paused
1:00 PM
Qualification Matches Resume
3:30 PM
Skills Challenge Closes
3:30 PM
Elimination Matches Begin
5:00 PM
Tournament Concludes & Event Wrap-Up
Schedule Notice: This is a live robotics tournament, and all scheduled times are approximate and subject to change. We will make every effort to remain on schedule. Lunch may be shortened if necessary, and if the tournament runs ahead of schedule, matches and activities may begin earlier than the times listed. Teams should be prepared for schedule adjustments and listen for announcements throughout the event.