Sphero Global Challenge Season 6
Strap in, rangers, and gear up for Season 6 of the Sphero Global Challenge: Outdoor Adventures! This national park-themed STEM competition builds problem-solving skills through real-world challenges—welcoming innovators of any skill level to shine.
Registration closes February 2, 2026. Secure your spot today!
Why Join
Hands-on STEM Learning
Empower students to tackle fun, real-world mission objectives while building coding, design, and computational thinking skills.
Choose Your Adventure
Choose the adventure based on the robot your team is using—from Wilderness Survival with BOLT+, to a Rescue Vehicle mission with RVR+, or trail guiding indi the Park Ranger!
Virtual or Live Options
Participate virtually from school or home—or take part in a live event at one of our in-person tournaments in select locations worldwide.
How to Compete
Whether you're just starting out with coding or already a Sphero super fan, the Sphero Global Challenge is for you!
This competition is designed for every skill level, so all you need is curiosity and a love for problem solving to join the fun.
STEP 1
Assemble Your Expedition Team
Build a team of 1–5 students, select your Mission, and get ready to create.
Teams can be led by educators, parents, or STEM enthusiasts—you’ll have everything you need to guide your team, no coding experience needed.
Team Roles
In robotics competitions (and real-world projects), it helps when everyone has a role to add structure and let students shine in different ways.
Roles can stay the same, or students can switch them up for each Mission.
Suggested roles could include the following:
ProgrammerEngineerDebuggerDesignerMission Manager
STEP 2
Pick Your Challenge
indi: Park Rangers
In this screen-free event, students will use color tiles to program indi as they explore both real and imagined parks. Working in teams, they'll guide indi on a cross-park adventure, create features like rivers and playgrounds, and design a custom world for a ranger mission.
Students will demonstrate
understanding of:
• Problem Solving
• Algorithmic Thinking
• Basic Coding Concepts
• Pattern Recognition
Teams will need:
• 1 Sphero indi Student Kit per group (sold separately)
• Various craft supplies (available in Sphero Craft Pack)
• Video recording device (such as a smartphone)
• Optional: access to Sphero Edu Jr app
• Optional: a compatible iOS or Android programming device
BOLT+: Wilderness Survival
Get ready for a high-energy STEM challenge! In this action-packed adventure, students will team up to program BOLT/BOLT+ robots to brave the wild, engineer shelters, gather critical supplies, and send out rescue signals using Sphero Blueprint. It’s survival, strategy, and innovation—all rolled into one unforgettable mission!
Students will learn different
programming skills, including:
• Loops
• Conditionals
• Variables
• Functions
Teams will need:
• 2 Sphero BOLT or BOLT+ robots per group (sold separately)
• 1 Sphero Global Challenge Season 6 Blueprint Kit (sold separately)
• Maze & Grid Code Mat (recommended but not required; Coaching Guide provides alternatives & printable instructions)
• Hard, flat surface (200cm x 100cm), plus field marking materials if not using the Maze/Grid Code Mat
• Video recording device (such as a smartphone)
• 2 programming devices with the Sphero Edu App installed, or access the Sphero Edu Web App from a Chrome browser
RVR+: Rescue Vehicle
Step into the boots of a park ranger on patrol! Navigate rugged terrain, scan for fire zones, and clear debris using the power of RVR+/RVR. Combine mechanical builds with precision coding for a hands-on mission.
Students will learn different
programming skills, including:
• Loops
• Conditionals
• Variables
• Functions
Teams will need:
• 1 Sphero RVR+ or RVR robot per group (sold separately)
• 1 Sphero Global Challenge Season 6 Blueprint Kit (sold separately)
• 1 RVR+ Blueprint Plate (recommended but optional, sold separately)
• Hard, flat surface (200cm x 100cm), plus field marking materials if not using the Maze/Grid Code Mat
• Video recording device (such as a smartphone)
• 1 programming device with the Sphero Edu App installed, or access the Sphero Edu Web App from a Chrome browser
STEP 3
Compete
Join by a virtual submission or compete live at a tournament in various locations for a chance to advance to the Sphero World Championships!
Important Dates for Season 6
Virtual Submissions
May 14, 2025
Registration Opens
August 18, 2025
Season 6 Officially Begins
September 23, 2025
New Coaches Webinar
January 21, 2026
Office Hours Webinar for Coaches
February 2, 2026
Registration Deadline (virtual submissions)
February 18, 2026
Virtual Submissions Due
April 27, 2026 – May 7, 2026
Sphero World Championships – where finalists get their moment in the spotlight with our judges for a brief and exciting evaluation period.
In-Person Competitions
Your team may be able to compete in person!
Find out which cities are hosting in-person competitions and see important dates for the Sphero Global Challenge.
See in-person competition locations.
To register for the in-person competitions,
first purchase your registration at Sphero.com,
then select your tournament on Sphero Central.
In-person registration closes two weeks before competition day.
Get Ready to Roll Out
Whether you're inspiring young coders, building engineering skills, or sparking creativity and teamwork, Sphero Global Challenge Season 6: Outdoor Adventures provides the tools for your team’s success.
The adventure starts now!
“This competition helped us because it helped show the fun in coding and how easy it can be if you work together and work hard.”
- Team 2179-05-01, ACS RoboCats Sigma Squad
“This competition challenged us to think outside the box and develop unique solutions to real-world problems. We learned to improve our designs, and now we have an innovative mindset!”
- Team 5215-05-00, Smart Animals
“Be ready for a challenge, but it's a really fun one. You should still do it even if you don’t know how to code. Overcoming all the unexpected challenges and figuring it out is the best part.”
- Team 23983A, The Sphero Heroes
If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Check out our FAQs or reach out to competitions@sphero.com.
