FIRST Robotics State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University

Thursday, April 4 - Saturday, April 6, 2024

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 2024 event in April again 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.

 Event Website (FIM State Finals)

• Event Schedule
• Webcast links

News & Updates

• Venue Rules
  • Includes hours for team meal locations
• Pits: Pits are 9' wide x 10' deep and include a 110v outlet.
  
• Food/Catering: https://svsu.catertrax.com/ (click FIRST logo)
  Select from Subway, Papa Johns, Panda Express, Einstein Bros Bagels, Marketplace at Doan (various options include buffet, Pasta Feast, Nacho Taco Bar, etc)
  • A selection of food trucks will also be available: Kona Ice, Traveling Toms, Mijos, Makin Bacon, Wonder Burger, Bad Wolf BBQ
• STUDENTS - Get your FREE T-shirt
  • Complete this registration form and show your confirmation message to an admissions representative at the box office to claim your limited-edition State Finals t-shirt
  • Schedule a campus tour 
• Hotels: Per the Great Lakes Bay CVB, below is a listing of hotels offering rates for FIRST Robotics teams still with availability:
  • Bay City: Comfort Inn | Holiday Inn Express & Suites
  • Birch Run: Best Western Plus of Birch Run/Frankenmuth
  • Bridgeport: Knights Inn
  • Frankenmuth: Bavarian Inn Lodge | Drury Inn & Suites
  • Midland: Baymont Inn & Suites | Hampton Inn | Holiday Inn | The H Hotel (weekend availability, call 989-837-6016 to book)
  • Saginaw: Holiday Inn Express | Ramada Inn
• Campus Food Location Hours: 
  • Marketplace: Th, 8a-9p | Fri, 8a-8p | Sat, 11a-8p
  • Fieldhouse concessions: Thu, 9a-6p | Fri, 8a-6p | Sat, 8a-2p
  • South concessions: Thu, 11a-7:30p | Fri, 9a-6p | Sat, 9a-6p
• Learn more about SVSU's FIRST Robotics scholarship

FIRST Robotics Maps

 Download FIRST Robotics (Enjoying Campus) Map

 Download Load-in / Load-out Map

 Download Venue Map

 Tornado Protocol - Ryder Center

 Get Directions to SVSU

Catch the Shuttle - A complimentary shuttle service will be running a continuous loop across campus to help visitors get from point A to B without delay. Avoid the hassle by parking in Lots G3, J or J1 and take the shuttle.

Address

Ryder Center
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48604