Sonoran Showdown 2026 | Wildcat Robotics

On March 21th, 2026, The University of Arizona's Wildcat Robotics will be hosting the 3rd annual Sonoran Showdown!

There will be Swiss->single elim Beetleweight and plastic Antweight tournaments** at the Bear Down Gym (NOT Old Main like RCE says)**

Event details:

• 6x6x3 foot enclosed lexan arena with MDF floor (no pit)

Standard safety measures and rules, see https://sparc.tools/

• Folding tables and power will be provided

• Please bring your own tools and lunch

• Swiss beetles (4 groups, 8 bots per group); Plants (4 groups, 4 per)

• Single elim finals (Top 50% from Swiss groups graduate to single elim)

• Weapon/flipper required for Beetles. No fire

Weight Bonuses

-SPARC Bonuses for both Beetles and Plants

-Beetles only: Multibot bonus +1lb (Equally Split, Max 4 segments)

Event Timeline:

• 7:30 AM Doors Open

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration Begins

• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Drivers Meeting

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Fights

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch

• 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Competition

• 6:45 PM- 7:00 PM Awards Ceremony

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pack up

Parking will be free on-campus. The nearest parking garage is the one on Cherry Avenue.

Donations for registration are greatly appreciated! We can accept Venmo, Zelle, and cold-hard-cash at the event.

We hope to see you there! Please contact wildcatroboticsyt@gmail.com if you have any questions.

CHALLONGE BRACKET: TBD