Zero Robotics2026 High School Program
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Zero Robotics Finals Event
Galactic Greenhouse Championship
Complete the attendance form in Manage Teams to confirm your participation
Alliances are mandatory. Collaboration is key to success in the Galactic Greenhouse Finals. Work closely with your alliance partners to develop a winning strategy together.
Only your most recent submission will be used. MIT will only count the latest code submitted by your alliance. Coordinate with your alliance to ensure only one person submits the final code so nothing gets accidentally overwritten.
Submit your code via the Zero Robotics IDE. Final code deadline: February 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
1 Event Details
Schedule (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
- 11:00 AM — Welcome & Announcements from MIT & ZR leaders
- 11:20 AM — Double Elimination Matches Begin (Simulation)
- 12:00 PM — Drone Robot Matches
- 12:45 PM — Finals & Closing Ceremony
- 1:00 PM — Lunch
Venue
Bartos Theater at MIT Media Lab
Wiesner Bldg, Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Arrival: 10:30 AM | Departure: By 1:30 PM
2 Parking & Transportation
The closest parking to Bartos Theater is at the Cambridge Center Garages at 4, 5, and 7 Cambridge Center on Ames Street.
Hourly and daily rates available. No reservation needed.
View All MIT Parking Options →If your team is arriving by school bus, please coordinate drop-off and pick-up logistics in advance.
Contact Katie@MassILC.com to arrange bus coordination.
Take the MBTA Red Line to Kendall/MIT station. Bartos Theater is a short walk from the station.
MBTA Kendall/MIT Station →3 Competition Format
Teams must lose twice to be eliminated. Fight your way back through the bracket!
A live tournament bracket will be posted here soon. Check back for updates!
Your code runs on real hardware - drones and underwater robots!
Coming Soon: The live tournament bracket will be available before the event. Bookmark this page!
4 Required Forms
Finals Attendance Form
All teams planning to attend (in-person or virtually) must complete the attendance form.
Deadline: February 11, 2026
Complete Attendance Form →For In-Person Attendees
MIT requires the following forms for all students attending in person. Please complete, scan, and email to Katie@MassILC.com prior to arrival.
Note: Photos of completed forms are also acceptable if you don't have access to a scanner.
5 Virtual Attendance
Can't make it to MIT in person? Join us virtually! We'll be streaming the competition live.
Webinar Link Coming Soon
Check back closer to the event for the Zoom/webinar link.
Hosting a Viewing Party?
If your team is hosting a Finals viewing party at your school, organization, or home, please indicate this on the attendance form. We'd love to know where our community is watching from!
6 T-Shirt Design
Want to show your Zero Robotics pride at the Finals? We're providing the official 2026 Finals t-shirt design as a free download so teams can print their own shirts locally!
2026 Finals T-Shirt Design
Download the official design files and print at your local print shop or use an online service.
Why Print-Your-Own?
To accommodate our international teams and ensure everyone can participate, we're providing the design files instead of shipping physical shirts. This allows teams worldwide to print locally, avoiding shipping costs and delays. Plus, you can choose your preferred shirt color and style!
Printing Tips
Many local print shops offer single or bulk shirt printing at reasonable prices.
Services like CustomInk, Printful, or Vistaprint can print and ship directly to you.
For a DIY option, print on iron-on transfer paper and apply at home!
7 Things to Do at MIT
Make the most of your trip to Cambridge! Here are some great options for before or after the competition:
MIT Campus Tours
Explore MIT with a guided campus tour.
Cost: FREE for U.S. school groups and nonprofits when reserved by a teacher or counselor.
Reserve a Group Tour →MIT Museum
Discover interactive exhibits on robotics, AI, holography, and the history of MIT innovation.
Self-Guided Group Visits: $8 per person
Plan Your Visit →Tip: Book campus tours and museum visits in advance, especially for larger groups. MIT attractions can fill up quickly!
