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Registration is now open for the 2027 University Rover Challenge. Please complete the following steps:

Complete the URC2027 Registration Form.

Pay the URC2027 Application Fee.

Sign up for the URC-Announce email list.

The deadline to register is October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm Mountain Daylight Time (MDT; UTC-6).

Upcoming Important Dates

Mid-September, 2026: URC2027 Rules Posted

October 1, 2026: URC2027 Registration Opens

October 30, 2026: URC2027 Registration Closes 

June 2-5, 2027: URC2027 Finals

URC2027 Registration Questions

Is there a registration fee? Yes, there is an initial application fee of $197 (USD), which will be payable online.  Teams that are selected to attend the URC2027 Finals following the System Acceptance Review will be required to pay a subsequent event registration fee of $397 (USD).

Are international teams permitted? Yes, with the exception of countries facing certain sanctions with the United States that would prevent URC registration and participation. 

When will registration close? Teams must register no later than October 30, 2026. There will be no exceptions granted.

Should we start work on our systems before we register?  Yes - you should start as soon as possible!  Uncertain where to begin?  Read our advice page!

Is there a limit to the number of teams that can register for URC2027?  No; however there is a competitive down-selection process that is outlined in Section 2.a of the rules.  We anticipate that 36 teams will pass the System Acceptance Review and be invited to attend the URC2027 Finals.

What else do I need to do?  If you haven't done so yet, please make sure that you have signed up for the URC-Announce email list.

The University Rover Challenge (URC) is a project of The Mars Society, an international non-profit humans to Mars organization.

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