The 2026 U.S. Drone Soccer National Championship

When:    May 18-19, 2026

Where:  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

                    Mori Hosseini Student Union

                    Daytona Beach, Florida

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The 2026 U.S. Drone Soccer National Championship is headed to Daytona Beach, Florida! As the largest drone soccer competition in North America, this event draws competing schools and STEM organizations from around the country in a fierce 2-day competition. As a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring students to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace, we’re thrilled to have Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as our Host Sponsor this year!

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U.S. Drone Soccer and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are excited to announce that the U.S. Drone Soccer 2026 National Championship will be held on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach May 18 & 19, 2026. Our "Battle at the Beach" will showcase the top 24 U.S. Drone Soccer teams from across the United States with the winning team earning FAI F9A Team USA honors and the opportunity to compete on the world stage. FAI.org/WDSC

 

A season of students learning, achieving, and successfully competing will be capped off with an incredible learning experience on the campus of the most pre-eminent aviation learning institution in the world. Over 200 students will visit the campus to experience student life and learning on an aviation campus.

 

Embry-Riddle will not only host our championship but will also expose students to UAS and full scale career opportunities. Students will see learning labs on air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, un-crewed and full scale flight technologies, and more.



Additional exciting news: Embry-Riddle is waiving application fees and they are making available several scholarship opportunities based on student history and performance as tracked through our Fly.DroneSoccer.US.