2026 Fenworks
Drone Racing Regional
 Tournament 
Hosted by NDSU

The moment you've been waiting for is here! Get ready for the exciting best-of-Fenworks drone racing competition happening Friday, Saturday, 1 Sunday, May 3, 2026, featuring middle schools, high schools, and colleges from across the region. Explore this page for all the details about the regional tournament!
Tournament Starts In:

Details

Dates:

  • K-12: Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2026
  • Collegiate: Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026

Location: NDSU Memorial Union, 1401 Administration Ave, Fargo, ND 58105

Free to all spectators and attendees

Tournament Information

All award ceremonies will take place immediately after the championship match for that race format.

The schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Time (CT).
The listed times are suggestions, as matches will start after the previous one is finished.
Please be at your match location at least ONE HOUR before your match time.
Link to Schedule

Brackets will be available once the season has finished. 

Thursday, February 22 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Memorial Union Social Stairs
This panel of collegiate esports experts will tell you how to succeed at the next level. Coach Ryan Kraus (UND) will be there in person, joined online by Alyssa Duran (Shenandoah University) and Mark Deppe (UC Irvine). These panelists will talk about the habits of successful athletes in their programs, common stumbling blocks to avoid, and how their players improve, among other topics. This is a Q and A panel in which you can ask your burning questions about the collegiate esports scene.

Below are all the changes to the rulesets for the tournament.
Anything not listed here will follow regular season rulesets. 
For the season rulesets, please click here. 

More information to be released soon.

Tournament Type: Single Elimination Tournament

Teams: 12 Teams

Track: TBA (April 20)

Matches: Best of 5

  • Teams will get scheduled practice time prior to Round 1.
  • Unlike the regular season, teams will not be doing 3 races/1 game. Instead, they will go head-to-head against another team and compete in as many games as necessary until one team wins three times. 
  • Each game, teams will get the same number of points as in the season (see below). That will determine what team wins each game.
    • 1st Place | 5 Points
    • 2nd Place | 4 Points
    • 3rd Place | 3 points
    • 4th Place | 1 point  
  • Once a team wins three games, they will advance to the next round, and all other racers will be eliminated. 

Rules: All other rules will follow from the regular season

More information to be released soon.

Below are all the changes to the rulesets for the tournament.
Anything not listed here will follow regular season rulesets. 
For the season rulesets, please click here. 

More information to be released soon.

More information to be released soon.

More information to be released soon.

More information to be released soon.

Unfortunately, we will not be streaming any matches this year. Feel free to come and watch in person!

Simulator Racing
What is provided?
The tournament venue will provide all PC setups, including a computer, monitor, mouse, mousepad, keyboard, and headset. VelociDrone will already be installed on the computer.

What Should I Bring?
Each school must provide their own equipment for the tournament. This includes the VelociDrone Login information (Username and password), the cord, and the controller.

FPV Racing
What is Provided?
All netting, gates, and a computer to change the drone frequency will be provided.

What Should I Bring?
Each school must bring their own drones, cords, controllers, FPV goggles, and batteries.

VelociDrone
- Make sure to have your username and password ready to log into your account.
- KNOW YOUR SETTINGS so that you can get prepared quickly before your match.

Please make sure you label all equipment with contact information!

Host Information

The Regional Tournament will be held in the North Dakota State Memorial Union Ballrooms (2nd floor). The registration table will be set up right outside the Memorial Union Ballrooms. The entrance to the building will be on the south/southeast side. 

Parking will be in the Memorial Union (MU) parking lot and the T2 Lot.
Attendees will need to pay on Friday using the pay stations. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday for all.

NDSU Memorial Union
1401 Administration Ave
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 231-824
Link to Map of Building
Teams will travel from South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota to attend the tournament. Be sure to check how long your trip is expected to take to Fargo, North Dakota, so you can arrive with plenty of time to register and settle in.

Schools should plan to arrive at the tournament between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. CT on Saturday, May 3. Doors for the general public will open at 9:00 a.m. CT, and opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30 a.m. CT. We encourage all schools and teams to attend.

Teams, team members, and general managers are responsible for booking and paying for the required rooms. 

Please use this link to book a hotel with discounted rates. 

Other Hotels in Fargo

All meals will be up to each school/student to provide. No meals will be paid for or sponsored by Fenworks or NDSU.

Additionally, the Memorial Union does not allow for “group orders” to be brought into the building. All outside meals brought into the union must be purchased by an individual, not a school. An example of this includes bulk pizza orders. However, if each student purchased, for example, a sandwich, that is allowed. 

  • Friday:
    • NDSU Food Court (lower level of the Union)
      • Burgers at the U: 10:30 am – 4 pm
      • Chick-fil-A: 10 am – 4 pm
      • Panda Express: 10 am – 6 pm
      • Twisted Taco: 11 am – 3:30 pm
    • West Dining Center (Not in Union – 1500 15th Ave. N., Fargo, ND)
      • Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
      • Lunch or Dinner: $14/person
  • Saturday and – No food locations will be open
    • Heard Shop (C-Store In the Building): 10 am – 3 pm 
    • West Dining Center (Not in Union – 1500 15th Ave. N., Fargo, ND)
      • Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
      • Lunch or Dinner: $14/person
  • Sunday: No Food or C-Store locations will be open in the building. 
    • West Dining Center (Not in Union – 1500 15th Ave. N., Fargo, ND)
      • Hours: 8 am – 9 pm
      • Lunch or Dinner: $14/person
The 2026 Drone Racing Regional Tournament is hosted by North Dakota State University! We invite you to discover the academic excellence, innovation, and community spirit that define the university.

About North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university. We are a top-ranked R1 institution, providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges – our graduates shape a better world.
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