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NorCal VEX IQ Regional Championships at MOSAC (Robotics)

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  • Date

    February 28, 2026

  • Time

    10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Presented by Placer Robotics (PART) at SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, Sacramento CA

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Experience “championship weekend” robotics at the Northern California VEX IQ Regional Championships, where 500 students across 104 teams compete with robots they designed, built, and programmed. Matches are fast and fun to watch: in this season’s game, Mix & Match, two-robot alliances race through 60-second rounds to collect, sort, and stack colored goals. You’ll see smart strategy, precise driving, and real teamwork under pressure.

The event takes place at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC), 400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, on Saturday, Feb. 28 (Elementary School Championships) and Sunday, March 1 (Middle School Championships), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM each day, with best spectator viewing from about 10:30 AM–4:00 PM and finals/awards around 4:30 PM. Admission is through regular MOSAC museum tickets (Adult $19.95; Youth ages 2–17 $16.95; members and children under 2 are free), and spectators can also explore MOSAC exhibits and the planetarium during their visit.

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ADMISSION INFO

Admission: This event is included with regular museum admission at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC). Current general admission prices are Adult: $19.95 and Youth (ages 2–17): $16.95. Children under 2 and MOSAC members are free. MOSAC also lists discounted categories on its ticketing page, including Educator: $17.95 and Veterans: $17.95. Buying tickets online is recommended to speed up entry.

Website: https://www.placerrobotics.org/iqchamps

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

  • Feb 28, 2026 at 10:00am – 5:00pm (Sat)
  • Mar 1, 2026 at 10:00am – 5:00pm (Sun)

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

400 Jibboom St., Sacramento, CA 95811

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Upcoming dates:

  • February 28, 2026
  • March 1, 2026