Overview
The WRO 2026 Open Championship Europe features a variety of robotics challenges designed to test participants’ technical skills, creativity, and teamwork.
Teams compete in different categories and age groups by solving predefined tasks according to official World Robot Olympiad rules. The competition emphasizes innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning in robotics and programming.
Competition Format
The competition is organized into multiple categories, each with its own rules, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
Participants will compete in qualification and final rounds, depending on the category. Detailed schedules and formats will be published prior to the event.
Rules & Official Documents
All teams must follow the official WRO rules and regulations applicable to their category.
- Official rule sets will be published and updated on this website.
- Teams are responsible for reviewing the latest versions of all documents.
👉 Links to rules and documents will be added as they become available.
Schedule
The WRO 2026 Open Championship Europe will take place from 13–16 October 2026.
A detailed daily schedule, including competition rounds, ceremonies, and side events, will be published closer to the event.
Scoring & Judging
Teams will be evaluated by qualified judges according to official WRO scoring criteria.
Judging focuses on task performance, compliance with rules, and fair play. Specific scoring systems vary by category and will be described in the official rules.
Fair Play & Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to follow the principles of fair play, respect, and sportsmanship.
Any form of misconduct, rule violation, or unsporting behavior may result in penalties or disqualification, in accordance with WRO regulations.