Participants

Access to the area

The RoboCupJunior European Championship 2026 will take place in Studio 3 in Marx Halle. You can reach Marx Halle (Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna, https://marxhalle.at/en/ ) with tram line 71, station “St. Marx” or subway U3, station “Erdberg” and a short walk.

Short-term access by car or transporter is possible in order to unload heavy/bulky equipment belonging to the team at the start of the event and/or to collect it again at the end of the event. Advance registration with the organizers via email is required by mid-May at the latest in order to obtain a time slot for loading/unloading. Maximum stay 30 minutes – longer parking on the premises is not permitted!

Map of the area

Onsite Registration/Badges 

You will receive your documents at the onsite registration counter at the following times after presenting your registration confirmation:

Wednesday, 03.06.2026 between 12:00 a.m. and 06:00 p.m.

Thursday, 04.06.2026 between 09:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (exceptional cases only!)

With these documents you will receive, among other things, your ID cards for the participants you have registered (participants & mentors). Please always wear your RoboCupJunior European Championship 2026 badge clearly visible on your body.

Only with your badge you will be granted access to the site from 08:30 a.m.. At 06:00 p.m. we ask all participants to leave the site. This also applies to accompanying parents or other non-registered members of your team.

Supply/Food

There are various catering options available in the outdoor area of the Marx Halle. All types of food (e.g. vegetarian dishes, etc.) can be purchased. Of course, you are also welcome to consume food you have brought with you in the team area (please use the separate break area for this purpose). Kettles or other cooking appliances are not permitted.

Smoking & Alcohol

Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the entire RoboCupJunior European Championship 2026 site.

Smoking is also strictly prohibited in all enclosed areas. Please use the public ashtrays in the outdoor area and avoid smoking directly in front of the entrance doors to the Marx Halle.

Team area

Each team will be assigned a table (including power supply) in the team area (see team number/team name on the table).  We ask all participants to keep the aisles between the tables clear (escape routes!).

Access to the team area for accompanying persons (mentors) is not permitted.

There is a separate section in the team area for soldering work. Soldering in other areas is strictly prohibited. Please ensure that tools, cables, etc. are in a proper condition.

Only chargers for notebooks, smartphones and batteries may be connected to the power circuit in the team area and must have a test seal. If this is not the case, you may be prohibited from operating electrical equipment in particular. All other electrical or electronic devices may only be connected to the power circuit after approval by a member of the organising committee.

There is a separate section in the team area for all teams to eat and drink during a break.

Safety instructions

In case of an emergency, you can contact the organization committee or any other RCJEC2026 Volunteer at any time. The instructions of the organization committee must always be followed.

Registration will open in April 2026 and closes May 15, 2026.

Registration fees

Preliminary Schedule of RoboCupJunior European Championship 2026

MARX HALLE is a 20,000 square metre events centre in the heart of Vienna and is an institution in the city’s events and cultural scene. A historic industrial landmark, it consists of four flexible, multi-use studios which can be booked separately, or in parallel – providing space for various occasions, such as art/cultural events, concerts, galas, congresses, and conferences. The venue is also used for theatre and stand-up comedy. The GLOBE Vienna is a unique indoor event space and is modelled on Shakespeare’s historic Globe Theatre.

The historic building from the 19th century is particularly impressive due to its industrial charm and vast dimensions. At the same time, the unique interplay of columns and beams characterises the spectacular atmosphere of the hall. Thanks to its unique character, flexibility and a wide choice of technology, catering and other services, MARX HALLE, run by the HEY-U Mediagroup, has become an institution in Vienna’s events and cultural scene and has become a popular venue well beyond the confines of the city.

RoboCupJunior European Open will take place in Studio 3 of MARX HALLE. Studio 3 at the MARX HALLE in Vienna is our largest space and covers a total area of 8000m². In addition to the industrial steel beams, the central corridor which is covered with glass gives this studio a unique character.

Address: Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna, https://marxhalle.at/en/

The event venue is very well connected by public transportation and is located nearly subway and tram lines.

Vienna is easily accessible by plane. There are direct flights to Vienna International Airport from all major cities in Europe, with most airlines offering at least one daily connection. From the airport, there are fast public transport connections by train directly to the city center.

International train connections are also very good, with trains running to Vienna Central Station from many cities across Europe.

By airplane: Vienna Airport

By train: Vienna Central Railway Station

Public transportation: Wiener Linien

There are around 430 hotels located in Vienna with a total of approximately 80,000 guest beds. Rooms can be easily booked online via booking platforms.

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