Competition Details: Drone Soccer Championship 2026
Drone Soccer
Drone Soccer is a team competition played with sUAS (small Uncrewed Aerial System) aircraft enclosed in protective spherical cages. Matches take place within a netted playing area with teams standing outside each end zone. Each team flies three drones: one Striker, the only drone that can score by flying through the opposing goal, and All-rounders that pass to the Striker and defend their own goal. The team with the most goals in a three-minute Set wins that Set, and the team that wins two Sets wins the Match.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Important Announcement Regarding Confirmation of Registration
Dear All Participants,
The Space of Challenge Asia 2026 organizers would like to clarify that:
Once a team has successfully registered and confirmed their information via the registration form above, their registration is final and cannot be cancelled under any circumstances. This is to ensure the efficient organization of the event, including the allocation of equipment, competition space, and schedule, in accordance with established standards.If you have provided incomplete information or wish to make any corrections, please contact the team for assistance within the specified timeframe. However, withdrawals or cancellations of registration will not be processed.
The team would like to thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation in these terms and conditions, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this year’s competition.
Race Track
Drone Soccer Championship 2026
Categories
Team Competition (3 persons per team)
Open Enrollment (All Ages)
Competition Schedule
Drone Soccer Championship 2026 and Flight Simulator Championship 2026 (Onsite)
September to October
Registration opens
October to November
Preparation and project topic selection
Sunday 22 November 2026
Competition days
Rules
Drone Soccer Rules for 3-Player Teams
3-Player Team Structure
- Striker (1 player): the only player who can score a goal.
- All-rounder (1 player): passes to the Striker and defends the goal, and can switch roles at any time.
Playing Field
- Field size: 16 m x 8 m.
- Goal height: 25-3 m.
- Goal diameter: 1.5 m.
- Safety cage: the field must be surrounded by a net or cage.
Match Structure
- 1 match = 2 sets
- Each set = 3 minutes
- Break between sets = 1 minute
- Total match time = 15 minutes
Scoring and Play Rules
- Scoring: only the Striker can score.
- After a goal: all 3 players must return to their own half before play resumes.
- Passing: All-rounders may pass to each other and to the Striker.
- Defense: both All-rounders may defend the goal.
Movement and Positioning
- Offside Rule: the Striker may not hover in the opponent half for more than 5 seconds without an All-rounder in support.
- Defensive Zone: no more than 2 players may be in their own defensive zone at the same time.
- Rotation Rule: players may swap positions, but must inform the referee before the set starts.
Special Rules for Balance
- Power Play: if a team drone is damaged and the team must play with 2 players, that team receives a Power Goal (each goal counts as 2 points) for 30 seconds.
- Quick Restart: when the ball goes out of the field, play restarts at the center point within 10 seconds.
Equipment and Drone Requirements
- Spare drones: 1 per player (3 in total)
- Batteries: 3 per player (9 in total)
- LED lights:
- Striker: flashing green light
- All-rounder: solid team-color light
- Drone weight: no more than 200 g
- All participants must have their own equipment, purchased and prepared before the competition. Sharing or borrowing equipment from others is not allowed. Each team must have 3 drone sets and 9 batteries.
Officials
- Match referee: 1 person
- Scorekeeper: 1 person
- Assistant referee: 1 person (timekeeping and equipment)
Penalties
- Minor Penalty: play stops for 10 seconds
- Major Penalty: play one player short for 30 seconds
- Penalty Shot: one-on-one for 10 seconds
Win and Loss Conditions
- Set win: the team that scores more goals
- Tied set: if goals are equal, the set is decided by ball possession (the longer time in control of the drone)
- Match win: the team that wins 2 sets
Awards
Prizes will be allocated based on the ranking of the competing teams. Certificates will be awarded to the winners of each category by Space Challenge Asia.
Rules & Regulations regarding Discipline, Conduct, and Penalties
To ensure the competition proceeds smoothly, fairly, and with the spirit of sportsmanship, the organizing committee hereby declares a “Zero Tolerance Policy” as follows:
Article 1. Adjudication Authority and Non-Protest Policy
1.1 Final Decision: The decisions made by the Judges and the Tournament Director are absolute and final in all cases. 1.2 No Protests: The organizers do not accept protests, appeals, or requests to overturn competition results under any circumstances. 1.3 No Dissent: Competitors, team staff, and guardians are prohibited from exhibiting aggressive behavior, arguing, or disobeying the orders of field officials. Any violation will result in immediate removal from the competition area.
Article 2. Conduct and Social Media Policy
2.1 No Negative Posting: Competitors and team staff are strictly prohibited from publishing content, images, or videos on social media (Facebook, TikTok, Line, etc.) that attack, verbally abuse, defame, or undermine the credibility of the competition or the committee. 2.2 Collective Responsibility: Competitors are held responsible for the actions of their followers and supporters. If related individuals post damaging content, the competing team will be held jointly liable. 2.3 On-Field Etiquette: Competitors must respect their opponents. Shouting, distracting behavior (especially in Drone Programming and Flight Sim categories), or any unsportsmanlike conduct is strictly prohibited.
Article 3. Disciplinary Actions
Any violation of the rules in Article 1 or Article 2 will result in the committee taking severe disciplinary actions as follows:
Immediate Disqualification: Immediate revocation of competition rights upon detection of the offense (applicable both during and after the match).
Forfeiture of Awards: If the offender has already received an award, the organizers reserve the right to reclaim all trophies and medals, and withhold all prize money in all cases.
Blacklisting: The offender will be blacklisted and banned from participating in future events organized by the committee.
Note: By registering for this competition, competitors acknowledge and accept these rules and regulations without objection.
Sponsor
FAQs
If a drone is damaged and cannot fly, the pilot must disarm the aircraft and place the radio on the ground.
A goal is scored when the Striker flies completely through the opposing team’s goal in the forward direction.
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