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2025 Season Competitions

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USEL Youth Robotics

Regional Championship: Ontario, CA

Located in Southern California, Ontario on April 18th - 19th, 2025 provides an ideal venue for this thrilling event. With its proximity to major airports, world-class entertainment, and diverse dining options, participants and spectators can enjoy a seamless and engaging experience.

​What makes the Regional Championship unique is that it features over 40 schools competing in the RoboMission category, all striving to secure a spot at the National Championships.

21Weeks4Days12Hours

USEL Youth Robotics

Nationals Championship: ​
Ontario, CA

*Nationals is the only event to qualify for Team USA to compete in Singapore. This is the only pathway for qualification*

Located in Southern California, Ontario July 18th - 20th, 2025 on provides an ideal venue for this thrilling event. With its proximity to major airports, world-class entertainment, and diverse dining options, participants and spectators can enjoy a seamless and engaging experience.

​We anticipate over 150 teams competing across four categories, all aiming to secure their spot on Team USA.

23Weeks4Days12Hours

World Robot Olympiad

US Open: Dekalb, Illinois 

*US Open teams can secure spots for international events
but cannot qualify for Team USA in Singapore*

Hosted in the iconic city of Chicago on August 1st - 3rd, 2025. Known for its rich history, architectural marvels, and vibrant cultural scene, the US Open offers participants a unique opportunity to compete on a national stage. 

​We expect over 50 teams to compete in the US Open for a chance to qualify for all international competitions, excluding Singapore.

28Weeks1Days12Hours

World Robot Olympiad

Open Championship: Europe Ljubljana, Slovenia​

The WRO Open Championship: Europe in Ljubljana, Slovenia, taking place from
September 2nd – 5th 2025, brings together top robotics teams from across the continent to compete in a dynamic and innovative environment. This prestigious event challenges participants to apply their engineering skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork to tackle real-world robotics challenges.

30Weeks4Days12Hours

World Robot Olympiad

Open Championship: Asia & Pacific Manila, Philippines

Hosted in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities on September 19th - 21st, 2025, this championship offers participants the opportunity to showcase their problem-solving skills, engineering expertise, and teamwork on an international stage. With a focus on cutting-edge robotics and STEM education, teams will engage in thrilling competitions that push the boundaries of innovation.

34Weeks6Days12Hours

World Robot Olympiad

Open Championship: Americas Panama City, Panama

The WRO 2025 Open Championship: Americas is scheduled to take place in Panama City, Panama, from October 19 - 21, 2025. This event will feature competitions across all WRO categories and age groups, bringing together talented young minds from across the Americas to showcase their robotics skills and innovation.

35Weeks3Days12Hours

World Robot Olympiad

Open Championship: Middle East & North Africa
Jubail, Saudi Arabia

The WRO 2025 Open Championship: Middle East & North Africa is scheduled to take place in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, from October 23 - 25, 2025. This event will feature competitions across all WRO categories and age groups, bringing together talented young minds from the region to showcase their robotics skills and innovation.

40Weeks2Days13Hours

World Robot Olympiad

International Final: Singapore.

Planning your visit to the WRO 2025 International Final in Singapore from
November 26 - 28, 2025, is essential for a seamless and enjoyable experience. Below, you'll find information on recommended hotels, dining options, and nearby airports to assist with your travel arrangements.

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USEL Youth Robotics

Online Competition Challenges

*Online tournaments are for teams without nearby local events. These online qualifiers provide students with a chance to qualify, and we anticipate the online qualification to take place in March.*

Participate in engaging online mini-challenges that test your creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills in robotics and STEM. These challenges provide a fun and accessible way to improve your abilities and compete against peers from across the country.

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Past 2025 Events

RoboPalooza Championships

RoboPalooza

Get ready to showcase your robotics skills at the exhilarating RoboPalooza Championships hosted in Ontario, CA! With over 100 teams expected to compete across four exciting categories, this is an event you don't want to miss.

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WRO FAQ

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How does a WRO season work?

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  • The course of a WRO season is recurring annually and can be briefly described as follows:
  • January 15th, 2025: Season Starts
  • March 1st, 2025: Online Challenges Begin
  • April 2025: Regional Championships
  • August 1st - 3rd, 2025: US Open @ Chicago, Illinois
  • September 2nd - 5th, 2025: WRO 2025 – Open Championship, Europe @ Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • September 19th - 21st, 2025: WRO 2025 – Open Championship, Asia & Pacific @ Manila, Philippines
  • October 19th - 21st, 2025: WRO 2025 – Open Championship, Americas @ Panama City, Panama
  • October 23rd - 25th, 2025: WRO 2025 – Open Championship, Middle East & North Africa @ Jubail, Saudi Arabia
  • November 26th - 28th, 2025: WRO 2025 – International Final @ Singapore

How do I register a team for the competition?

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  • Registration for a WRO season is always open from the beginning of November to the middle/end of March and takes place via our online system WRO Registration.
  • When registering a WRO team, you must select the category and age group for a specific competition. After purchasing, you will be given a link to enter information such as the child’s details, parent/guardian information, contact details, and the school, state, and country. A data protection form signed by a legal guardian is only required when entering team members (not during the initial registration), and it allows us to process each participant’s data electronically. Participation is not possible without consent to electronic data processing.

    Do I need my own robot? Where can I get one?

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    • Yes, in fact you need your own robot to participate and prepare for the competition which can be purchased here Store
    • Which robot you want to use depends largely on the competition category you want to take part in.
    • All robot systems are allowed in all categories at the WRO, so you can build a robot from your own materials. Always pay attention to the respective rules of the competition categories (e.g. size, weight, permitted motors or sensors, etc.).

    How much does it cost to participate in the WRO?

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    • Each team is charged a registration fee. The registration fee is used by USEL to cover the following costs, among others:
    • Materials for competitions (e.g. playing field mats)
    • Materials for teams (e.g. trophies and certificates)
    • Public relations (e.g. flyers, posters, appearances at trade fairs)
    • Employees, office and storage space of our association
    • For teams that qualify for the International Competitions, there is an additional fee.

    How can I prepare for WRO competitions?

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    • USEL offers courses designed to help participants learn the skills needed to be effective competitors at WRO and USEL events. Our curriculum covers everything from basic movements and line following to using conditionals and working with various sensors.

    • You can also find all previous WRO/USEL events since in our Past Events. Those from the last few years in particular offer a good orientation for what to expect from the competition. In our shop there are usually some old playing fields from the RoboMission category that are good for practice purposes.

    I still have questions - where can I contact you?

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    • No problem at all. At the beginning of the World Robot Olympiad there is a lot of information to understand about the different categories and age groups. We are happy to answer any questions.
    • If you want to check out more on USEL, check out our Youtube page where you can find videos on Events and Schools