Important Deadlines
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OCT. 15, 2025 LAST DAY TO REGISTER TEAMS |
OCT. 23, 2025 LAST DAY TO REGISTER COMPETITORS |
NOV. 5, 2025 PAYMENT DEADLINE |
2025-2026 StellarXplorers Competition Dates
The competition consists of three online qualifying rounds (each with its own practice round), an online semifinal round, and an in-person National Finals Competition. During the scheduled competition round, a team selects a 6-hour window (consecutive) to complete the assigned tasks. All teams are guaranteed participation in the three practice and qualifying rounds.
After the third qualifying round, the top 30% of teams earn a spot in the Semifinal Round. From there, the top 10 teams qualify for the in-person National Finals event. This is an all-expenses paid trip to compete for educational grants (awarded to the top three teams).
After the third qualifying round, the top 30% of teams earn a spot in the Semifinal Round. From there, the top 10 teams qualify for the in-person National Finals event. This is an all-expenses paid trip to compete for educational grants (awarded to the top three teams).
ROUND 1 - ALL TEAMS
Practice (PR1) | Oct. 9-12, 2025
Qualification (QR1) | Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2025
Qualification (QR1) | Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2025
ROUND 2 - ALL TEAMS
Practice (PR2) | Nov. 13-16, 2025
Qualification (QR2) | Dec. 4-7, 2025
Qualification (QR2) | Dec. 4-7, 2025
ROUND 3 - ALL TEAMS
Practice (PR3) | Jan. 8-11, 2026
Qualification (QR3) | Jan. 29 - Feb 1, 2026
Qualification (QR3) | Jan. 29 - Feb 1, 2026
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SEMIFINALS (SFR)
Feb. 19-22, 2026 The top 30% of teams qualify for the Semifinals (based on cumulative scores from QR1, QR2, and QR3) |
NATIONAL FINALS
Apr. 22-24, 2026 | Teams travel to location Apr. 21 The top 10 teams qualify for the National Finals (based on Semifinal Round scores) |
Registration Fees & Payment Process
The cost per team is $200.
Fees are waived for:
You will receive an invoice once your team is approved. Payment may be submitted by check, ACH, or credit card. Purchase orders are also accepted. If needed, a W-9 for the Air and Space Forces Association is available for download.
Fees are waived for:
- Title 1 schools
- all-girl teams
- JROTC, CAP and USNSCC teams (all team members must be part of the unit/squadron to be eligible for this waiver).
You will receive an invoice once your team is approved. Payment may be submitted by check, ACH, or credit card. Purchase orders are also accepted. If needed, a W-9 for the Air and Space Forces Association is available for download.
