Lobster Cup International FTC Robotic Competition 2026
About this Event
Lobster Cup Robotic Competition
Robotics Fair 2026 is proud to be supported by leading global innovators, including corporate sponsors such as Google and Microsoft.
We partner closely with our sponsors to maximize their impact—amplifying brand visibility, accelerating innovation, and advancing robotics and AI education for the next generation.
Want to become a sponsor or an exhibitor at Robotics Fair 2026? Please check www.roboticsfair.org for registration details.
About Robotics Fair 2026
Founded in 2023 in Silicon Valley, the Lobster Cup International began as a collaborative effort by local FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, including Dry Ice Robotics and Kuriosity Robotics, to create an elite off-season world invitational. The inaugural event was held on July 30, 2023, and quickly distinguished itself by introducing high-stakes "rule twists" to existing competition formats, challenging veteran teams to adapt their engineering and strategy in real-time. Since its debut, the competition has rapidly scaled from a specialized local meet into a massive global fixture hosted at the San Mateo Event Center, attracting over a thousand participants and serving as a premier platform for international robotics collaboration.
Prior competition highlights
- 2024 highlights:
- 2025 highlights:
Want to sign up your team for the Lobster Cup Robotic Competition? Please check www.roboticsfair.org for registration details.
The event is organized by Be the Change Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2014, Tax ID: 47-1524419, dedicated to empowering K–12 students and working professionals to reach their fullest potential through education, innovation, and community engagement.
55,000 sq. ft. of Innovation
50+ Global Teams in Competition
Featuring elite robotics talent—including international high school FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) teams—battling in the electrifying Lobster Cup arena
30+ World-Class Exhibitors
Experience breakthrough AI and robotics technologies through immersive demos and live showcases
30+ Leading AI & Robotics Experts
Executives, researchers, technologists, and investors from NVIDIA, Google, ByteDance, Stanford, Dell and other top institutions
5,000+ Engaged Attendees
A powerful mix of engineers, investors, educators, and families—interacting with products and delivering real-time feedback
- Dates: August 8–9, 2026 | Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Venue: San Mateo County Event Center, Fiesta Hall
- Address: 2701 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403
- Exhibition: 9:30am - 5:00pm, Aug 8-9, 2026.
- Detailed Program will be on www.roboticsfair.org
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 40.00 to USD 150.00
