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Benelux Championship 2027

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027
Schedule: 08:00 – 19:30
Location: American School of The Hague
Address: Rijksstraatweg 200, 2241 BX Wassenaar

 

Preliminary  Schedule

08.15 – 08.45 | Team registration – Pits open
09.00 – 09.20 | Opening
09.30 – 11.30 | Robot Inspections
09.30 – 11.30 | Scheduled Interviews
11.30 – 12.30 | Qualification Matches
12.30 – 13.00 | Lunch Break
13.00 – 16.00 | Qualification Matches
16.15 – 16.45 | Alliance Selection
16.45 – 17.00 | Coffee Break
17.00 – 19.15 | Play offs & Finals with Award Ceremony
End of the day

Visitors are welcome all day.

 

Preliminary competition format

The competition will be held in a dual-division format with 24 teams per division. Each division will have two competition fields. Teams must ensure their robots are sturdy and reliable, as they will face up to 8 qualification matches before entering the playoffs.
Per division there will be a play off bracket with 6 alliances formed of 2 teams per alliance.
After the Playoff Matches have concluded in each division, the 2 division Winning Alliances compete, in a first to win 2, to determine the overall event winner.

Judged Awards will be given at event-level.

 

Divisions

The teams will be split into two divisions: Ockels Division and Jacobs Division.
This divisions are named after two inspiring Dutch pioneers:

Wubbo Ockels was a Dutch physicist, astronaut, and pilot, best known as the first Dutch person to travel into space and for his later work on sustainable energy and technology.

Aletta Jacobs was the first woman in the Netherlands to earn a university degree and a pioneering physician and activist who played a key role in advancing women’s rights and access to education.

 

 

 

Qualifying Tournament

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Schedule: 09:00 – 18.00
Location: Pius X-College
Address: Tuinstraat 1, 5531 GK Bladel

 

Preliminary Schedule

09.00-09.15 | Team registration – Pits Open
09.30-09.45 | Opening
09.45-10.00 | Drivers Meeting
10.00-11.30 | Robot Inspections
10.00-11.20 | Scheduled Interviews by Judges
11.15-11.30 | Coach Meeting
11.30-12.30 | Qualification Matches
12.30-13.00 | Lunch Break
13.00-14.30 | Qualification Matches
13.00-14.00 | Pit Interviews & Match Observations by Judges
14.30-15.00 | Alliance Selection
15.15-17.00 | Play Offs & Finals with Award Ceremony
17.00-18.00 | Pits Closed

Please note: This is a preliminary schedule!  Stay tuned for any updates!

 

Participating teams

TBD

 

 

Qualifying Tournament

Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Schedule: 09:00 – 18.00
Location: KSG De Breul
Address: Arnhemse Bovenweg 98, 3708 AG Zeist

 

Preliminary Schedule

09.00-09.15 | Team registration – Pits Open
09.30-09.45 | Opening
09.45-10.00 | Drivers Meeting
10.00-11.30 | Robot Inspections
10.00-11.20 | Scheduled Interviews by Judges
11.15-11.30 | Coach Meeting
11.30-12.30 | Qualification Matches
12.30-13.00 | Lunch Break
13.00-14.30 | Qualification Matches
13.00-14.00 | Pit Interviews & Match Observations by Judges
14.30-15.00 | Alliance Selection
15.15-17.00 | Play Offs & Finals with Award Ceremony
17.00-18.00 | Pits Closed

Please note: This is a preliminary schedule!  Stay tuned for any updates!

 

Participating teams

TBD

 

 

Qualifying Tournament

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Schedule: 09:00 – 18.00
Location: Avans University of Applied Sciences
Address: Hogeschoollaan 1, 4818 CR Breda

 

Preliminary Schedule

09.00-09.15 | Team registration – Pits Open
09.30-09.45 | Opening
09.45-10.00 | Drivers Meeting
10.00-11.30 | Robot Inspections
10.00-11.20 | Scheduled Interviews by Judges
11.15-11.30 | Coach Meeting
11.30-12.30 | Qualification Matches
12.30-13.00 | Lunch Break
13.00-14.30 | Qualification Matches
13.00-14.00 | Pit Interviews & Match Observations by Judges
14.30-15.00 | Alliance Selection
15.15-17.00 | Play Offs & Finals with Award Ceremony
17.00-18.00 | Pits Closed

Please note: This is a preliminary schedule!  Stay tuned for any updates!

 

Participating teams

TBD

 

Qualifying Tournament

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Schedule: 09:00 – 18.00
Location: Zwijsen College
Address: Prins Willem Alexander, Sportpark 15, 5461 XL Veghel

 

Preliminary Schedule

09.00-09.15 | Team registration – Pits Open
09.30-09.45 | Opening
09.45-10.00 | Drivers Meeting
10.00-11.30 | Robot Inspections
10.00-11.20 | Scheduled Interviews by Judges
11.15-11.30 | Coach Meeting
11.30-12.30 | Qualification Matches
12.30-13.00 | Lunch Break
13.00-14.30 | Qualification Matches
13.00-14.00 | Pit Interviews & Match Observations by Judges
14.30-15.00 | Alliance Selection
15.15-17.00 | Play Offs & Finals with Award Ceremony
17.00-18.00 | Pits Closed

Please note: This is a preliminary schedule!  Stay tuned for any updates!

 

Participating teams

TBD

 

 

Qualifying Tournament

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Schedule: 09:00 – 18.00
Location: Maerlant-lyceum
Address: Johannes Bildersstraat 11, 2596 ED The Hague

 

Preliminary Schedule

09.00-09.15 | Team registration – Pits Open
09.30-09.45 | Opening
09.45-10.00 | Drivers Meeting
10.00-11.30 | Robot Inspections
10.00-11.20 | Scheduled Interviews by Judges
11.15-11.30 | Coach Meeting
11.30-12.30 | Qualification Matches
12.30-13.00 | Lunch Break
13.00-14.30 | Qualification Matches
13.00-14.00 | Pit Interviews & Match Observations by Judges
14.30-15.00 | Alliance Selection
15.15-17.00 | Play Offs & Finals with Award Ceremony
17.00-18.00 | Pits Closed

Please note: This is a preliminary schedule!  Stay tuned for any updates!

 

Participating teams

TBD

Startup meeting

Ready to kick off your robot-building journey? Join us for the Startup event at Summa Engineering College in Eindhoven!

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Times: 10:00 – 15.00  (Doors open from 9:30)
Address: Summa Engineering College, Het Eeuwsel 2, Eindhoven


What can you expect?

  • Get expert support – Work alongside experienced FTC volunteers who can help you with programming, building and troubleshooting.
  • Boost your CAD skills – Join our SolidWorks masterclass and explore new design possibilities for your robot.
  • Get hands-on – Use the makerspace to work on your robot, experiment with ideas and bring your designs to life.
  • Learn and connect – Exchange ideas, share experiences and learn from other FTC teams.
  • Take the field! – Put your robot to the test and play a match on the BIOBUZZ field!

Limited spots – register now!

We can welcome a maximum of 12 teams, so don’t wait too long to secure your spot.
Registration is easy: simply email nicolle@steamup.eu with your team number and team name.
You will receive a confirmation once your registration has been processed.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and collaborate with fellow teams!

⭐ Recommended for rookie teams
This event is highly recommended for rookie teams, providing an excellent opportunity to jump-start your robotics journey.