Students working with LEGO robots at a robotics competition in a large indoor sports arena. Participants are gathered around a table with a colorful grid, assembling and testing robots, with other teams and spectators visible in the background.
Three students in white lab coats working on a robotics project with colorful Lego-like components. They are in a WRO Future Innovator booth with display panels.
Robotics competition with students and judges observing a small robot on a playing field surrounded by segmented barriers and marked with colored blocks, in a large indoor venue.

We have four competition categories for students aged 8-22 years

RoboMission

Build and programme robot that solves tasks on a competition field

Age groups: Elementary 8-11yrs/Junior 11-15yrs/Senior 14-19yrs

RoboSports (not being offered in the UK in 2026)

Teams compete with two robots against other teams in sports-themed challenges

Age groups: 11-19yrs

Future Innovators

Work on a project and design and build a robot

Age groups: Elementary 8-11yrs/Junior 11-15yrs/Senior 14-19yrs

Future Engineers

Advanced robotics challenges based on current research trends

*NEW for 2025 - the age group for Future Engineers has been extended to 22 years!

Age groups: 14-22yrs