Event Overview:
The Southern Virginia Showdown is a brand new off-season FIRST Robotics Competition event held at Magna Vista High School in Ridgeway, Virginia on October 3, 2026. This event will bring together up to 24 high school robotics teams from across the region for a day of competition, learning, and excitement. The 2026 Showdown is proudly presented by FRC 1262 - The STAGS, FRC 3258 - MADAWGS, and FTC 21358 - Shockwave Robotics.
Competing teams are encouraged to utilize this event as an opportunity to train new students and mentors. Above all else, please bring plenty of team spirit and excitement with you!
Registration Information:
The registration fee for the 2026 Southern Virginia Showdown is $400 per team. Additional robots (aka B-Teams) may be registered for an additional $200. Once your team's registration has been confirmed, you will receive an email detailing options for payment. Payment is due no later than September 25, 2026.
Registered Teams:
| Team Number | Team Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | Copperhead Robotics | Christiansburg, Virginia |
| 587 | The Hedgehogs | Hillsborough, North Carolina |
| 977 | Cometbots | South Boston, Virginia |
| 1086 | Blue Cheese | Glen Allen, Virginia |
| 1262 | The STAGS | Martinsville, Virginia |
| 1533 | Triple Strange | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| 2059 | Hitchhikers | Apex, North Carolina |
| 2640 | HOTBOTZ | Wentworth, North Carolina |
| 3258 | MADAWGS | Martinsville, Virginia |
| 3939 | Botetourt 4-H Robotics | Botetourt, Virginia |
| 4561 | Terrorbytes | Research Triangle Park, North Carolina |
| 4795 | Eastbots | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| 4861 | Beastbots | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| 5724 | Spartan Robotics | Salem, Virginia |
| 7890 | SeQuEnCe | Burlington, North Carolina |
| 7918 | ReCuRsIoN | Burlington, North Carolina |
| 8738 | SLICE | Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
| 9990 | MADAWGS B-Team | Martinsville, Virginia |
| 9991 | Blue Cheese B-Team | Glen Allen, Virginia |
| 10004 | SCAROB (Star City Area Robotics) | Roanoke, Virginia |
| 10257 | Vector Space Robotics | Lynchburg, Virginia |
Event Schedule:
| Friday, October 2, 2026: | |
|---|---|
| 4:00PM | Field Setup |
| 6:00PM | Early Team Load-In |
| 9:00PM | Pits Close |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026: | |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM | Team Load-In |
| 7:45AM | Field Calibration |
| 8:30AM | Driver's Meeting |
| 8:45AM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 9:00AM | Qualification Matches |
| 12:00PM | Lunch Break |
| 2:30PM | Alliance Selection |
| 3:00PM-6:00PM | Playoff Matches, Award Ceremonies |
Parking & Team Load-In Information:
Thank you to our event partners!
