2026 LOBSTER CUP INFORMATION

Tournament Venue

San Mateo Event Center (Fiesta Hall)

1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Load-In & Parking Regulations

  • Attendees can park in the official San Mateo Event Center parking lots.
  • Parking is $20 per car (subject to event center terms).
  • Please note that re-entry is not permitted. Once you exit the lot, you will be charged again to re-enter.
  • We strongly recommend carpooling with other team members or friends to save on costs and secure parking spots!

Registration

Team Registration Info

Registration includes Competition Entry, Two-Day Event Passes for all team members, and Full Access to Robot Faire for all team mebers.

PAYMENT

The registration fee is $300 USD and the payment can be made via Stripe.

Event Cash Prizes

Winning Alliance

Split among the winning alliance teams

$1,000

Finalist Alliance

Split among the runner-up alliance teams

$600

Third Place Playoff

Losing semifinalists compete to split this prize

$200

Judging Information

  • Lobster Cup will have standard judging for all awards.
  • It will be conducted in person in the morning at the San Mateo Event Center on Saturday, August 8th.
  • Teams will receive more information regarding their scheduled judging times.