10/07/2026 to 10/10/2026
Get DirectionsExperience four exciting days of VEX V5 Robotics competition at Smoky Mountain Forge, October 7–10, 2026, at the Sevierville Convention Center. Hosted by Alchemy Global STEM Institute and proudly sponsored by Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins, the event features separate middle school and high school Signature Events.
Smoky Mountain Forge
Smoky Mountain Forge returns to Sevierville, Tennessee, October 7–10, 2026, for four exciting days of middle school and high school VEX V5 Robotics competition at the Sevierville Convention Center.
The Middle School Signature Event will take place October 7–8, followed by the High School Signature Event on October 9–10. Both are in-person, open VEX V5 Robotics tournaments featuring qualification matches, skills challenges, alliance selection, elimination matches, and awards.
Hosted by Alchemy Global STEM Institute, Smoky Mountain Forge brings together some of the best VEX V5RC teams from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of competition, innovation, and community in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
From elite competition and incredible volunteers to genuine hospitality and unforgettable moments, Smoky Mountain Forge is built to make every student, coach, family member, and volunteer feel valued.
Whether teams are chasing a championship, making new friends, or competing at Smoky Mountain Forge for the first time, they can look forward to a welcoming East Tennessee experience filled with teamwork, engineering, excitement, and lasting memories.
Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins is proud to sponsor the 2026 Smoky Mountain Forge Middle School and High School Signature Events and support Alchemy Global STEM Institute in creating this outstanding opportunity for young competitors.
Traveling to Sevierville for the competition? Turn the tournament into a Smoky Mountain getaway with a Bear Tracts cabin in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or the surrounding area. Our cabins offer accommodations for teams, families, and groups, with available amenities that may include game rooms, private pools, theater rooms, hot tubs, mountain views, and spacious gathering areas.
Bear Tracts guests also receive access to our Free Attraction Ticket Program, giving families even more ways to experience the Smoky Mountains before or after the competition.
Come for the competition. Leave with memories that last long after the final match.
Middle School Tournament – Day 1
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
4:00 PM – Doors Open
4:00–5:00 PM – Check-In, Inspection, and Skills Open
5:10 PM – Coaches and Drivers Meeting; Skills Close
5:45 PM – Opening Ceremony
6:00–7:00 PM – Qualification Matches and Skills Open; Skills Close After the Final Qualification Match Is Scored
Middle School Tournament – Day 2
Thursday, October 8, 2026
7:00 AM – Doors Open
8:00 AM–12:30 PM – Qualification Matches and Skills Open; Skills Close After the Final Qualification Match Is Scored
12:30–1:30 PM – Alliance Selection
1:30–2:30 PM – Lunch
2:30 PM – Elimination Matches
4:00 PM – Awards and Closing Remarks
High School Tournament – Day 1
Friday, October 9, 2026
8:00 AM – Doors Open
8:00–10:00 AM – Check-In, Inspection, and Skills Open
10:00 AM – Coaches and Drivers Meeting; Skills Close
10:45 AM – Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM–12:30 PM – Qualification Matches and Skills Open
12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch; Skills Remain Open
1:30–6:00 PM – Qualification Matches and Skills Open; Skills Close After the Final Qualification Match Is Scored
High School Tournament – Day 2
Saturday, October 10, 2026
7:00 AM – Doors Open
8:00 AM – Skills Open
9:00–11:30 AM – Qualification Matches; Skills Close After the Final Qualification Match Is Scored
11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Alliance Selection
12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch; Practice Fields Remain Open
1:30–4:00 PM – Elimination Matches
4:00 PM – Awards and Closing Remarks