Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

Click the links below for the VEX Robotics World Championship Agenda.

• Calendar View
• Detailed Agenda

Volunteer

Volunteer

Whether you participate solo or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers, you’ll make a huge impact on students’ lives as they pursue their STEM dreams. Volunteering for VEX Worlds is a fun and exciting opportunity to get to know the robotics community!

Keep your eyes on your email and check back soon for volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get your organization involved in volunteering at the largest robotics competition in the world, contact [email protected].

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will be notified, via email, if any event occurs that would jeopardize the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship.

Refund and Payment Policies

VEX Robotics World Championship registration cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM, CT on April 4, 2025, in order to receive a full refund. All cancellations must be emailed to [email protected] with the team number and the contact information for the team. Teams that cancel after 5:00 PM, CT on April 4, 2025, will not receive a refund for their registration fee.

Note: In order to be "paid in full" by the deadline, complete payment of registration fees must be received by the REC Foundation Accounting Department.

Health and Safety Policies

Date: 9-May-2025 - 11-May-2025

Travel Info

Lodging

We are excited you will be attending the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship!

All attendees are REQUIRED to book their hotel accommodations through Team Travel Source (TTS), the Official Housing Company for the VEX Robotics World Championship. Your spot to VEX Worlds is not guaranteed until your VEX Worlds team registration RobotEvents order includes an authorized hotel from the block. Booking outside of the TTS hotel blocks is not authorized, and you risk losing your VEX Worlds spot if your hotel is not confirmed and verified through RobotEvents. You must book lodging through TTS in order to participate in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship.

For a complete FAQ on VEX Worlds lodging requirements, please visit this page.

Note: When planning travel dates/times, keep in the mind the following:

• Teams should arrive at the venue by 8AM on their first day of competition.
• Teams must depart after closing ceremonies.

More Information:

• Airport Transfers
• Visa and Invitation Letter Requests
• Welcome to Dallas

Webcast

For event broadcasts and live results from the VEX Robotics World Championship, visit VEX TV.

Judging Format

Judging information will be posted January 2025.

Know Before You Go

VEX Robotics World Championship Policies

Please review the following VEX Worlds policies.:

• Policy for Use of Mobility Devices

• Service animal policy: NO animals are allowed at the VEX Robotics World Championship except for service animals. Specifically, a service animal is defined as any dog trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

  Pets providing emotional support, well-being, comfort or companionship are not recognized as service animals under ADA regulations.

• Credit and debit cards only. No Cash is accepted at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

• No public wifi available. Wifi interferes with the technology needed to run matches and will not be available within the venue.

• No outside food and drink permitted. Food is available for purchase at several locations within the venue via credit card or meal vouchers.

• Firearm policy 

  • No permitless carry
    Pursuant to section 30.05, penal code (criminal trespass), a person may not enter this property with a firearm.

  • Concealed handguns prohibited
    Pursuant to section 30.06, penal code (trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under subchapter H, chapter 411, government code (concealed handgun law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.

  • Openly carried handguns prohibited
    Pursuant to section 30.07, penal code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under subchapter H, chapter 411, government code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.

• No drugs/alcohol permitted pursuant to the REC Foundation code of conduct.

• No flags in the Dome. With the exception of flags representing your country or tribal nation, no flags may be brought into the Dome. Spectators may bring hand held rally signs to cheer their teams.

• No open flames, fireworks, or balloons that float.

• No smoking, vaping or fog machines within the venue.

• Seating In the Dome is limited. Priority given to participating teams. For overflow, finals will be streamed into the divisions.

• Code of Conduct. Everyone entering the venue must abide by REC Foundation’s code of conduct. Review the Code of Conduct here.

• Teams may decorate their Pit area. Only tape is permitted to affix decor to the pit area.

  • Pit size is 8' x 8', constructed of pipe and drape. Any items brought to the event must fit inside this area

  • Participants must use fields in the designated Practice field area.

  • Pipe and drape can't be removed. Pits may not be combined due to structural and safety issues.

  • 1 table, 2 chairs, 1 wastebasket will be provided in pit

  • These items, plus any items the team brings must be contained within the pit at all times per Fire Marshall policy and security

  • All items to be used in pit (example: Chairs, tables) must remain in pit area

• Pit areas are not secure. Please be mindful of your belongings. VEX Robotics and the REC Foundation are not responsible for missing or lost items.

• Lost And Found. For lost and found and missing children, visit the Pit Admin.

• Secure Your Robot. Teams are encouraged to take their robots from the venue at the end of the day.

VEX Worlds Sponsors

The VEX Robotics World Championship is presented by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation.

Waitlist

199 teams are on the waitlist for this event.