RoboCup 2026

RoboCup 2026

30
Jun
Date
30 Jun (Tuesday)
Time
Tue, Jun 30 – Mon, Jul 6
Venue
Songdo Convensia, 123 Central-ro
Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
📝 Useful Information

RoboCup 2026 will be held from June 30 to July 6, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea. This marks the first time South Korea has hosted the "World Cup of Robotics," the world's most prestigious robotics and AI competition. 

The competition features five primary categories focusing on autonomous robot technology without human intervention: 

For official updates and registration, visit the RoboCup 2026 official website. 

Are you interested in attending as a spectator or are you looking for participation and qualification details for a specific league? 

Event Details 
Key Categories & Leagues 
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Venue: Songdo ConvensiA, located at 123 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.
Participants: Expected to draw over 3,000 competitors and researchers from approximately 45–50 countries, with total attendance estimated at 15,000 visitors.
Organizer: Hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and organized by the RoboCup Federation in partnership with the Korea Association of AI Robot Industry (KAR).
Korea Association of AI Robot Industry (KAR)
Robot Soccer: Includes Humanoid (now unified Humanoid and Standard Platform leagues), Small Size, Middle Size, and Simulation leagues.
Disaster Rescue: Focused on robots navigating complex environments to assist in rescue scenarios.
Home Service (Caregiving): Simulation of domestic tasks and assistance for individuals.
Industrial Automation (Logistics): Applications for smart factories and logistics management.
RoboCupJunior: A dedicated league for students (typically age 14+ for the main event) to compete in soccer, rescue, and "OnStage" performance.
RoboCup Symposium: An academic event held on the final day (July 6) focusing on the latest research in AI and robotics.
Corporate Exhibition: Showcasing AI robot technologies and industry innovations alongside the main competition.
RoboCup Korea Open 2026: A separate national/regional qualifying event traditionally held in Pyeongchang (February 2026) to prepare local teams.
Updated at 22 Mar 2026
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