CIRC 2026 Competition Information
Overview
Welcome to the 2026 Canadian International Rover Challenge! We are pleased to offer our 9th competition in the badlands of Alberta Canada. This unique and rugged landscape is an ideal environment for university space and robotics teams to compete and showcase their rovers.
Event Date
August 7-10, 2026
Location
Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
Preliminary Schedule
Apply to Participate
Submit your team’s interest in participating here. Space is limited, submit by November 1st, 2025 for the best chance at an invitation.
Rules and Regulations
Rules
- Competition Rules
- Rover Safety Requirements
- Interventions Guide
- CIRC Central Guidelines
- Competition Code of Conduct
- Team Resources
Task descriptions will be published by the end of October
Informational Webinars
- Rover 101
- Battery and Electrical 101: November 1, 2025
- How to Get You and Your Rover to CIRC: February 7, 2026
- Task Rules, Scoring, and Safety Inspections: July 5, 2026