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USEL 2026 WRO Affiliate Event Organizer Pass (USA)
This pass designates your organization as an Event Organizer applicant and provides the tools, guidance, and access needed to run WRO tournaments independently.
What you get with your purchase:
- Immediate access to the USEL Affiliate Course in our Customer Center, which provides guidance on WRO rules, event structure, scoring, logistics, and best practices for organizing and running tournaments.
- Event Organizer eligibility, allowing your organization to apply to host official WRO events, subject to approval and organizer requirements.
- Organizer-level purchasing access through the Affiliate Store module inside the Customer Center, where season-related items and organizer resources will be made available as they are released.
- Organizer support from USEL to help you get set up to organize and host WRO events. While USEL provides guidance and resources, the Event Organizer is responsible for managing event operations.
Important clarifications:
- There are no per-team registration fees required for teams participating in WRO events hosted by your organization.
- Team registration fees only apply if your teams choose to attend external affiliate-hosted tournaments or national events, such as the Affiliate Cup.
- This Event Organizer Pass does not include default team registrations, as team registration fees are not required for hosting your own events.
- Approved Event Organizers are responsible for managing registrations, communications, event logistics, staffing, venue coordination, and on-site operations.
- Tournament eligibility and participation rules still apply and may require verified participant or team information.
Access is intended for the purchasing organization only and is not transferable.
Who this is for:
- Schools, districts, and educational programs
- Robotics organizations and community programs
- Universities or institutions interested in hosting regional competitions
- Groups looking to support teams locally and expand WRO opportunities in their area
The USEL 2026 WRO Event Organizer Pass is the primary pathway for organizations that want to build, host, and lead World Robot Olympiad competition opportunities in their region.
$1,000.00
The USEL 2026 WRO Affiliate Event Organizer Pass (USA) is designed for schools, programs, and organizations that want to play a larger role in the 2026 World Robot Olympiad season with USEL Youth Robotics by organizing and hosting WRO events in their region.This pass designates your organization as an Event Organizer applicant and provides the tools, guidance, and access needed to run WRO tournaments independently.
What you get with your purchase:
- Immediate access to the USEL Affiliate Course in our Customer Center, which provides guidance on WRO rules, event structure, scoring, logistics, and best practices for organizing and running tournaments.
- Event Organizer eligibility, allowing your organization to apply to host official WRO events, subject to approval and organizer requirements.
- Organizer-level purchasing access through the Affiliate Store module inside the Customer Center, where season-related items and organizer resources will be made available as they are released.
- Organizer support from USEL to help you get set up to organize and host WRO events. While USEL provides guidance and resources, the Event Organizer is responsible for managing event operations.
Important clarifications:
- There are no per-team registration fees required for teams participating in WRO events hosted by your organization.
- Team registration fees only apply if your teams choose to attend external affiliate-hosted tournaments or national events, such as the Affiliate Cup.
- This Event Organizer Pass does not include default team registrations, as team registration fees are not required for hosting your own events.
- Approved Event Organizers are responsible for managing registrations, communications, event logistics, staffing, venue coordination, and on-site operations.
- Tournament eligibility and participation rules still apply and may require verified participant or team information.
Access is intended for the purchasing organization only and is not transferable.
Who this is for:
- Schools, districts, and educational programs
- Robotics organizations and community programs
- Universities or institutions interested in hosting regional competitions
- Groups looking to support teams locally and expand WRO opportunities in their area
The USEL 2026 WRO Event Organizer Pass is the primary pathway for organizations that want to build, host, and lead World Robot Olympiad competition opportunities in their region.
WRO 2026 FAQ
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Everything you need to know about the season
Competition Info
How does a WRO season work?
- The WRO 2026 season follows this structured competition schedule:
- Registration Opens: January 2026
- Game Rules Released: January 15, 2026
- District Championships (District Partners Only): Ontario, CA · April 17–18, 2026
- Virginia Open Qualifier: Charlottesville, VA · July 2026 (subject to change)
- School National Championships (District Partners Only): Ontario, CA · July 24–26, 2026
- USEL Affiliate Cup: Aurora, IL · August 7-9, 2026 (subject to change)
- US Open Championships: Ontario, CA · September 24–28, 2026
- Open Championship: Asia & Pacific: Delhi, India · September 25–27, 2026
- Open Championship: Europe: Zagreb, Croatia · October 13–16, 2026
- International Final: San Juan, Puerto Rico · December 8–10, 2026
How do I register a team for the competition?
- To participate in WRO competitions, you need one of two affiliate passes:
- Season Pass (Tier 1): For parents, schools, or organizations registering one team. Includes one team registration, eligibility to register for the Affiliate Cup and Regional Open Qualifiers (separate fees apply), and access to official WRO materials.
- Event Organizer Pass (Tier 2): For organizations wanting to host their own WRO events. Allows you to host sanctioned Regional Open Qualifiers, register unlimited teams to your own events at no additional USEL fee, and apply to host next year's Affiliate Cup.
- District Championships & School National Championships: Exclusive to school partners—affiliates cannot register for these events.
- Visit the USEL Store to purchase your Season Pass or Event Organizer Pass.
- A signed data protection form is required when submitting team member details.
What is the difference between the Season Pass and Event Organizer Pass?
- Season Pass: Includes one team registration and allows you to purchase additional registrations at a reduced cost. Grants eligibility to register for the Affiliate Cup and Regional Open Qualifiers (separate registration fees apply for each event).
- Event Organizer Pass: Allows organizations to host their own sanctioned WRO events, register unlimited teams to their own events at no additional USEL fee, and apply to host Regional Open Qualifiers or next year's Affiliate Cup.
- If you participate through an Event Organizer's hosted events, you may not need your own Season Pass for those specific events.
What is the USEL Affiliate Cup?
- The USEL Affiliate Cup is a national level competition held in Aurora, IL that awards USA National Robotics Team qualification spots to both the International Finals and the Americas Open Championship.
- The Affiliate Cup replaces the traditional US Nationals for teams outside of partnered public school districts.
- International Finals qualification spots from the Affiliate Cup:
- RoboMission – one team from each age group
- RoboSports – one qualifying team
- Future Innovators – one qualifying team
- Future Engineers – one qualifying team
- Event Organizers may apply to host next year's Affiliate Cup.
How do Regional Open Qualifiers work?
- Regional Open Qualifiers are hosted by Event Organizers and award qualification spots to the WRO Americas Open Championship.
- All Regional Open Qualifiers must be approved by USEL before being held.
- Important: Regional Open Qualifiers do NOT award spots to the International Finals—only the Affiliate Cup does.
- Event Organizers can apply to host Regional Open Qualifiers through USEL.
Can a team compete at both the Americas Open and International Finals?
- No. Starting this season, teams are no longer allowed to compete at both events.
- You must choose one path: either the WRO Americas Open Championship or the WRO International Finals.
- The Affiliate Cup awards spots to both competitions, while Regional Open Qualifiers only award spots to the Americas Open Championship.
Do I need my own robot?
- Yes, teams must provide their own robot.
- All robot systems are now allowed in all WRO categories for 2026!
- Each category has specific size and weight requirements (e.g., RoboMission: max 25x25x25cm, RoboSports: max 20x20x20cm and 1.2kg, Future Engineers: max 30x20x30cm).
How much does it cost to participate in WRO?
- Participation requires purchasing either a Season Pass or Event Organizer Pass from the USEL Store.
- The Season Pass and Event Organizer Pass grant eligibility to participate. Registration fees for the Affiliate Cup and Regional Open Qualifiers are separate and vary by event.
- Event Organizers do not pay USEL per-team fees to register teams to their own hosted events.
- For teams qualifying for international competitions, additional fees apply.
Exhibitor Information
Move-in Date and Time
- District Championships (Ontario, CA · April 17–18, 2026): Day before event from 10 AM - 4 PM OR morning of event from 7 AM - 9 AM
- School National Championships (Ontario, CA · July 24–26, 2026): Day before event from 10 AM - 4 PM
- Affiliate Cup (Aurora, IL · August 8, 2026): Day before event from 10 AM - 4 PM
- Please check specific event details closer to the date for exact times and locations.
How many booths are available for exhibitors?
- District Championships: Up to 15 standard 10x10 booths can fit.
- School National Championships / Affiliate Cup: More space is available, allowing for double the booths.
- Contact USEL for specific booth availability at each event.
Is parking included for exhibitors?
- Yes, exhibitors receive one parking pass. Additional passes can be requested.
Will there be WiFi and electricity?
- Yes, WiFi and electricity will be available at all competition venues.
