Dear RoboCup Humanoid Teams,
the GermanOpen will take place in March 2026 again and we will likely be the first to try the new rule book of the RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League, which is the joint SPL/HL league. All international teams are of course welcome to join us in Cologne, Germany as well! See below for details.
Maike
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RoboCup German Open 2026
Save the Date - Major Leagues
https://robocup.de/german-open/?lang=en Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany
The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from March 10-14 in Cologne.
Cologne with its welcoming vibe offers a captivating mix of culture, architecture, history, and lively atmosphere. From the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup German Open 2026.
Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event.
RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams)
After the team setup on March 10th, the competitions will take place from 11th to 14th of March 2026 in the following main leagues:
RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League RoboCupSoccer Small Size League RoboCupRescue Robot League RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League RoboCup@Home League
Registration opens December 1st, 2025, further announcements will follow. Registration deadline January 31st, 2026 Late registration deadline (team members only) February 28th, 2026.
Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation as early as possible as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up of the event.
Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions.
Depending on sufficient interest from teams in participating, additional major leagues, such as the Middle Size League, may be offered.
Further information on co-located events
RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is Europe’s largest education fair and most important continuing education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well.
The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity to it.