The Sphero Global Challenge is always an electrifying celebration of creativity, innovation, and the joy of exploring STEM. Season 5 didn't just meet expectations this year—it set a new bar! Across the globe, teams dazzled us with their problem-solving prowess, coding finesse, and engineering genius.
500 teams, 10 countries, and 10 in-person tournaments took on three time-bending challenges for a shot at the Sphero World Championship.
And the Winners Are...
In the end, 54 teams earned their spot in the championship, and the results are in. Drumroll, please! 🥁 It’s time to announce the outstanding winners of Season 5 of the Sphero Global Challenge!
indi: Jurassic Journey
🏅 Early Elementary Bracket
| Place |
Team # |
Team Name |
City |
State/Region/Prov. |
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1 |
2014-05-00 |
ASP! Kazam! Kazam! |
Yongin-si |
Gyeonggi-do |
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2 |
0199-05-04 |
VSE Robotics Team |
Blue Springs |
Missouri |
|
3 |
2873-05-01 |
Brandemburg Elementary |
Irving |
Texas |
|
4 |
5182-05-01 |
indiRaptor |
Mililani |
Hawaii |
|
5 |
3829-05-01 |
Wheeler Green Dinos |
Wahiawa |
Hawaii |
|
6 |
3235-05-02 |
East High Robotics Team |
Elizabethtown |
Pennsylvania |
|
7 |
5545-05-01 |
CAL Elementary Junior Jurassic Tour Guides |
Latimer |
Iowa |
|
8 |
5248-05-01 |
Iliahi Dragons |
Wahiawa |
Hawaii |
|
9 |
2542-05-00 |
The Shirland Warriors |
Shirland |
Illinois |
|
10 |
5381-05-01 |
Team Sigmasaurs! |
Morton Grove |
Illinois |
|
11 |
4489-05-00 |
Dino World Team |
Elmira |
New York |
|
12 |
4489-05-01 |
Time Flashers |
Elmira |
New York |
|
13 |
6139-05-02 |
The Stego-Spheros |
Tomball |
Texas |
|
14 |
6139-05-03 |
Jurassic GIndiuses |
Tomball |
Texas |
|
15 |
6139-05-01 |
Team IndisauRES |
Tomball |
Texas |
|
16 |
3763-05-00 |
Cape Seagulls |
Annapolis |
Maryland |
BOLT/BOLT+: Time Travel Odyssey
🏅 Elementary Bracket
|
Place |
Team # |
Team Name |
City |
State/Region/Prov. |
|
1 |
0562-05-05 |
Holomua Green 1 |
Ewa Beach |
Hawaii |
|
2 |
4621-05-00 |
Soaring Seahawks |
Miami |
Florida |
|
3 |
4720-05-00 |
Big Brain |
Eau Claire |
Wisconsin |
|
4 |
1486-05-00 |
Pearl City GOATS |
Pearl City |
Hawaii |
|
5 |
5446-05-01 |
YoungCoderz |
Asker |
Norway |
|
6 |
1948-05-01 |
Vanguard Academy |
Batavia |
Illinois |
|
7 |
2641-05-01 |
Rogue Robots |
Paxton |
Nebraska |
|
8 |
4161-05-00 |
Transporters |
Miami |
Florida |
|
9 |
4390-05-00 |
Wildbots |
Miami |
Florida |
|
10 |
5248-05-03 |
Iliahi Dragons - Yellow |
Wahiawa |
Hawaii |
|
11 |
0199-05-11 |
Futuristic Falcons |
Blue Springs |
Missouri |
|
12 |
0199-05-12 |
Robo Mustangs |
Blue Springs |
Missouri |
🏅 Middle School Bracket
|
Place |
Team # |
Team Name |
City |
State/Region/Prov. |
|
1 |
2443-05-01 |
The Sigmas |
Sugarloaf Key |
Florida |
|
2 |
4324-05-00 |
Wheeler Spartan Robotics |
Wahiawa |
Hawaii |
|
3 |
2443-05-03 |
The Pink Flamingos |
Sugarloaf Key |
Florida |
|
4 |
2410-05-02 |
Team Aussie Bolt |
Appin |
New South Wales |
|
5 |
0827-05-00 |
Jathfest |
Mildura |
Victoria |
|
6 |
3103-05-00 |
Harmony Middle School |
Overland Park |
Kansas |
|
7 |
1420-05-00 |
Cedar Hill Homeschoolers |
Hillsboro |
Missouri |
|
8 |
2443-05-04 |
The Pythons |
Sugarloaf Key |
Florida |
RVR+: Portal Through Time
🏅 Upper Elementary Bracket
|
Place |
Team # |
Team Name |
City |
State/Region/Prov. |
|
1 |
1024-05-00 |
G.O.A.T. Science |
Helotes |
Texas |
|
2 |
3697-05-01 |
Wildcat Robotics |
Blue Ridge |
Georgia |
|
3 |
2905-05-00 |
The IQ Athletes |
Irving |
Texas |
|
4 |
5215-05-00 |
Smart Animals |
Miami Beach |
Florida |
|
5 |
5050-05-01 |
Townley Techs |
Irving |
Texas |
|
6 |
2872-05-01 |
Lively Robotics Eagles |
Irving |
Texas |
🏅 Middle School Bracket
|
Place |
Team # |
Team Name |
City |
State/Region/Prov. |
|
1 |
4984-05-01 |
Terminators |
Miami |
Florida |
|
2 |
2179-05-01 |
ACS RoboCats Sigma Squad |
Boonville |
New York |
|
3 |
0199-05-01 |
Kronos: Lord of Time |
Blue Springs |
Missouri |
|
4 |
0199-05-02 |
Quantum Huskies |
Blue Springs |
Missouri |
|
5 |
2179-05-02 |
ACS RoboCats Kappa Squad |
Boonville |
New York |
|
6 |
2179-05-03 |
ADK Aliens |
Boonville |
New York |
|
7 |
2906-05-01 |
Lamar Ignite |
Irving |
Texas |
|
8 |
4984-05-00 |
Tech Masters |
Miami |
Florida |
|
9 |
0166-05-00 |
Vanston RVR |
Mesquite |
Texas |
Thank You to the Coaches, Parents, and Educators
It takes a village to foster greatness, and we’re thankful for the coaches, parents, and educators standing behind these talented teams. Your guidance and dedication create a fantastic foundation for STEM learning, paving the way for lifelong curiosity and innovation. You’re the real MVPs!
What is the Sphero Global Challenge?
The Sphero Global Challenge isn’t just about winning trophies or ranking first (though those are pretty great, too!). It’s about empowering students to think big, test boundaries, and inspire a passion for STEM in themselves and others. Our STEM competition provides an opportunity for learners to:
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Collaborate and hone teamwork skills.
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Engage in hands-on, project-based learning.
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Apply creativity and critical thinking to solve real-world problems.
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Develop confidence in their engineering and programming abilities.
And the best part? These future leaders had a blast doing it.
Looking Ahead to Season 6 of the Sphero Global Challenge
The best thing about STEM? There’s always a new frontier to explore. With Season 6 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to reveal our next exciting theme soon. Spoiler alert? It’s going to be bigger, bolder, and packed with even more opportunities to push talents to new heights.
Stay tuned as we prepare to take Sphero enthusiasts on yet another unforgettable adventure. Think you’ve got what it takes to join the league of champions? Get ready to bring your A-game!
👉 Stay tuned for Season 6’s all-new theme and more information to register your teams!
