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.

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Teams qualified as of April 6, 2026
DII New York: Owego Apalachin Middle School - Riverhawks Red
DII New York: Madrid-Waddington CSD - Madrid Gold

DII New York: Madrid-Waddington CSD - Madrid Navy
DII New York: Bath Central School - Bath Rams
DVI Illinois: New York: Dixon High School - Dixon Dukes
DIII Ohio: Metro Early Colleges - Metro Drone Soccer

DIII Ohio: Davis Aerospace & Maritime HS - Davis Aerospace Varsity
DIII Ohio: Hayward Middle School - Hayward Wildcats

DX California: Sato Academy of Math & Science - Sato Mushu
DX California: Sato Academy of Math & Science - Sato Dragon Fire
DII New York: Spencer-Van Etten Central School - SVE Skeleton Crew
DII New York: Mohonasen High School - Mohon Drones
DX California: Cabrillo High School - Cabrillo Flying Jaguars

DX California: Cabrillo High School - Cabrillo Aero Jaguars
DX California: California Drone Sports - CDS Dawgs



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.