Spectator & Media Guide
Feb 28 – March 1, 2026 • Sacramento, CA
Competitors: This guide is for spectators. For official check-in, judging, and technical schedules, please use RobotEvents:
Schedule at a Glance
Watch Promo Reel
Media and Press
Public Event Schedule
Saturday, Feb 28
Elementary School Championships
• MOSAC Public Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Best Spectator Viewing : 10:30 AM – 4 PM
• Lunch Break: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
• Finals & Awards: ~4:30 PM
Sunday, March 1
Middle School Championships
• MOSAC Public Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Best Spectator Viewing : 10:30 AM – 4 PM
• Lunch Break: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
• Finals & Awards: ~4:30 PM
Watch the Promo Reel
Get a look at this season's game, Mix & Match, and see what the competition looks like in action.
Plan Your Visit: MOSAC
Watch world-class youth robotics, then explore the museum exhibits and planetarium at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity. Buy tickets online to speed up entry at the door.
Location:
400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Adult: $19.95 | Youth (2-17): $16.95
Members & Under 2: Free
Venue Map:
Primary Parking:
The MOSAC lot is operated by the City of Sacramento. The flat rate is $6/day. Use the on-site kiosks or the ParkMobile App with zone code: 6848
Overflow Parking:
The MOSAC lot may fill up during championship weekend. If the main lot is full, overflow parking is available at the Best Western at 236 Jibboom Street or you can head to the Old Sacramento City Garage. From there, it is a short ride share or scenic 10-15 minute walk north along the River Walk to the museum entrance.
Spectator Primer
This season’s game, Mix & Match, is an engineering puzzle in motion. Two-robot alliances collaborate in a 60-second sprint to collect, sort, and stack colored goals. Success isn't just about moving fast—it's about driving precision, mechanical reliability, and split-second teamwork under the pressure of the buzzer.
The Data: Follow the Leaderboard
Don’t just watch—get the inside scoop. Follow your favorite teams, track match schedules, and see live results as they happen.
Join Our Volunteer Crew
It takes a village to run a championship! While our technical officials are pre-certified, we always welcome community volunteers to help make the day a success.
Interested? Email us at events@PlacerRobotics.org to get involved!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
2026 NorCal VEX IQ Regional Championships
Media & Press
At Northern California’s regional VEX IQ championships at MOSAC, 500 students / 104 teams will compete with robots they designed, built and programmed over the course of a 7 month season.
Contact: pr@placerrobotics.org • Press kit available upon request.