2026 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 17-18, 2026
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA
🎥 2025 Event Highlights
Experience the excitement from last year's championship! Watch teams compete, innovate, and celebrate their achievements.
Event Details
📅 April 17-18, 2026
April 17: Practice Day | April 18: Competition Day
📍 Location
Ontario Convention Center
2000 E Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764
⏰ Event Timeline
The event timeline is TBD and will be updated as we get closer to the event.
🤖 About the Event
Join teams from across 4 competing schools districts for the USEL 2026 District Championships! This exciting robotics competition brings together young innovators to showcase their skills in engineering and problem-solving. Compete for medals, certificates, and advancement opportunities while experiencing hands-on STEAM learning and career exploration.
Competition Categories
RoboMission
Elementary 8 to 12, Junior 11 to 15, Senior 14 to 19
Design and program an autonomous robot to complete missions on a themed field.
Starter
Ages 8 and under
Entry level RoboMission style challenges with simplified rules for new competitors.
Future Innovators
Elementary 8 to 12, Junior 11 to 15, Senior 14 to 19
Create an innovative robotics project that addresses real world problems related to the season theme.
Future Engineers
Ages 14 to 22
Advanced robotics where teams build a self driving robot that navigates a track autonomously.
Sumobots
Ages 8 to 15
Build, code, and battle with the USEL SumoBot Kit in exciting sumo style matches.
🏆 Competition Awards & Achievements
📜 Certificates
Every competitor takes home an official certificate celebrating their dedication and success.
🥉 Bronze Medal
Awarded to teams that demonstrate strong performance, creativity, and perseverance.
🥈 Silver Medal
Recognizes teams that deliver standout engineering, strategy, and teamwork on the field.
🥇 Gold Medal
The highest honor for teams that rise to the top and shine as champions of the event.
🎁 Exclusive Perks for Students
All participating students will receive exclusive event perks such as custom regional swag, commemorative items, and special recognition to celebrate their hard work and participation. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to competition day.
✨ Special Events & Activities
🚀 Special Experiences: Coming Soon!
We will be hosting a variety of special events and activities throughout the competition that are designed to inspire students, spark curiosity, and celebrate STEAM learning. From interactive experiences to engaging demos, there will be something exciting for everyone to enjoy.
Details are still being finalized, so stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to competition day.
