About Texas BEST

Texas BEST is one of three regional play-off events for BEST Robotics Inc. (BRI) that concludes an annual fall student team robotics design challenge. Sponsored by Texas Instruments, Texas Tech University, and Raytheon Texas BEST is a two-day championship for 60 pre-college student teams advancing from local Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) competitions in Texas and New Mexico. These top-placing middle school and high school teams meet on the Texas Tech campus in December to match their remote-controlled robotic machines in a game of strategy, speed, and skill-and the right to earn top honors in a Best-of-the-BEST showdown!

As with local BEST contests, competition day at Texas BEST is a thrilling mix of both science fair and sporting event. Teams face off four-at-a-time on two playing fields, scoring points tracked by referees and cheered on by screaming fans, cheerleaders, and band musicians. The atmosphere builds throughout the day to take on the air and excitement of a basketball finals game!