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FIRST Robotics State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University

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Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18, 2026

We at Saginaw Valley State University salute all the FIRST Robotics programs throughout Michigan. We have appreciated the opportunity to host the finals since 2017. We are excited to host the 2026 event again in April on our welcoming suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Below is information to help you enjoy your time visiting the number-one-ranked university campus in Michigan.

News & Updates

  • NEW! - All concessions are now cashless
  • Venue Rules
    • Includes hours for team meal locations
  • Pits: Pits are 9' wide x 10' deep and include a 110v outlet.
  • Food/Catering: The menu and ordering link for on-campus food catering will be available in early March. 
  • STUDENTS - Our always popular FREE State Finals T-shirt will again be offered as a thank you for completing a simple registration form (available soon). 
    • Campus tours will again be available. Check back soon to pre-register.
  • Campus Food Locations Hours (Hours may change leading up to event): 
    • Marketplace Buffet:
      Th 7:30a-9p • F 7:30a-8p • S 11a-8p
    • Fieldhouse concessions (1st floor):
      Th / F 8a-6p • S 8a-2p
    • South concessions (2nd floor):
      Th / F / Sat, 10a-6p
    • Cardinal Cafe with Subway & Panda Express (near Zahnow Library):
      Th 10:30a-7:30p • F 10:30a-3p • S 11:30a-3p
    • Starbucks (Science East):
      Th 7:30a-7:30p • F 7:30a-4p • S 7:30a-3p
    • POD Express (Ryder Center):
      Th 8a-7p • F 8a-6p • S 8a-4p
  • Hotels: The local convention and visitor's bureau will be providing a list of hotels offering special rates soon.
  • Learn more about SVSU's FIRST Robotics scholarship

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