2026 National Finals
The Event of the Year You Won’t Want to Miss
Returning to the Queens City -
The 2026 STEM Racing United States National Finals!
Join us for the biggest event of the season - the National Finals! Returning to Charlotte, North Carolina, teams from across the US will be competing for the title of National Champions! Catch the action LIVE in-person or follow along with our event livestreams.
April 12th-15th, 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina
Check out the links below to join us!
As A Competitor…
Teams that competed at the Regional Finals are eligible for Nationals - check out the Team Portal to learn more and register. Not a part of a Regional Finals team? We’d love to have you join us as a spectator (see below) to learn more about STEM Racing and how YOU could be a part of next year’s Finals.
As A Spectator…
Be a part of the action LIVE. Spectators are welcome Tuesday April 12th to witness racing and teams Pit Displays in the main ballroom at the Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel Conference Center. Purchase Spectator Tickets using the link below (students and teachers with school IDs get in free!).
As A Educator…
Learn about STEM Racing and get professional education training on Autodesk Fusion CAD software. This two-day in-person training will be held at the 2025 STEM Racing United States National Finals, FREE for participants (a $1200 value) and includes an informational sessions about the STEM Racing Challenge.
As A Judge/volunteer…
Join the crew behind the scenes that make Nationals possible! We are in need of industry experts, alumni, and volunteers from all backgrounds. Check out the link below to learn more about Nationals Judging and to sign up.
Relive the excitement
Check out our Youtube livestreams to catch up on all the action and relive the excitement of the 2025 National Finals and get a glimpse of what might be in store for 2026!