Each league manages of their own rules. Check out your league’s web page for the rulebook. Note that leagues have different deadlines for when the rules are updated for RoboCup 2024.

Each of the three Junior Leagues has their own rules. Check the website for the details: https://junior.robocup.org/. If you have questions about the rules, contact the Technical Committee.
Note that rules may be different at local/qualification competitions.

The registration has closed

For Soccer: 2-4 team members
For Rescue: 2-4 team members
For OnStage: 2-5 team members

Also see the RoboCupJunior General Rules.

The minimum age is 14, the maximum age is 19. This is counted on July 1st, 2024.

Of course, mentors and parents may be older.

See the schedule above

The venue is south of the city centre of Eindhoven. The address is Theo Koomenlaan 1, 5644 HZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Hotels Eindhoven recommendations

1. Pullman Eindhoven
   • General info:
     • The hotel's excellent location opposite the Heuvel, a luxury shopping centre, is just one of the many reasons why guests choose to stay at this hotel. Experience the atmosphere in the trendy Strijp-S district - creativity combines perfectly with design here
   • Contact:
     • Vestdijk 47, 5611 CA Eindhoven
       Nederland
       Tel:+31 (0)40 2326111
       Fax: +31 (0)40 2326155
       Email: 
   • Rooms:
     • i. Superior room, 2 single beds
     • ii. Deluxe room, 2 single beds
     • iii. Deluxe room, 1 queen size bed
     • iv. Superior suite, 1 king size bed, separate living room
     • v. Exclusive suite, 1 king size bed, separate living room
     • vi. Flat
     • vii. Studio

2. Westcord
   • General info:
     • WestCord Hotel Eindhoven is centrally located in Eindhoven with excellent accessibility by public transport or by car. The hotel is located on Mathildelaan, which connects the central station and PSV Stadium. The building is a real eye-catcher with a special history. Are you looking for an ideal base for a city trip to Eindhoven? Or would you like to stay in a central location for business appointments? Then you have come to the right place!
   • Rooms:
     • Superior
     • Loft superior
     • Spa superior

                  Contact:
                           Lichttoren 22
                           5611BJ Eindhoven
                          +31(0)407513500
                          Email

3. Hotel La Reine
   • General info:
     • City Hotel La Reine is a charming hotel in de city centre and is centrally located on the attractive Wilhelmina Square with the Philips Stadium just arround the corner. In the direct vicinity is the lively city centre and the Train Station is no more than a 10 minutes stroll away. This unique location offers tranquillity and comfort in the nearby rush and bustle of city life.
   • Rooms:
     • City room; 2 people
     • City room extra: 2 people
     • Superior Room: 2 people
     • Family room: 4 people

                Contact
                          Wilhelminaplein 3
                          5611 HE Eindhoven
                          Email
                          Tel: 0031 (40) 8200311
                          Fax: 0031 (40) 8200313

4. Backpackers Bed & Breakfast Eindhoven
   • General Info:
     • Sleep for €35 in the centre of Eindhoven. You can in our cosy hostel with its friendly atmosphere. 3BE is located in the middle of Eindhoven's bustling city centre within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, parks and museums. There is something for everyone here.
     • Our Hostel has everything you need. Indeed, with our years of experience as backpackers at home and abroad, we know what to look out for when it comes to comfort and service. This is expressed in various practical services such as the possibility of washing your clothes. But also that extra socket in the washroom so our guests can shave. Our living room with games, pool table, recliners, and reading tables is a cosy place to linger after a day of walking through the city, or a hard journey.
     •   We welcome individual guests, and groups. You sleep on bunk beds in multi-person room

1. • Contact:
     • Stratumsedijk 31,
     • 5611 NB Eindhoven
     • Telefoon: +31 (0)40 212 04 16

• Eindhoven Airport is the nearest airport with flights to and from many destinations in Europe. We recommend the bus to travel from Eindhoven Airport to anywhere else in Eindhoven. You can reach the city centre in about half an hour.
• Intercontinental flights are more likely to arrive at Schiphol Airport. The best way to travel from Schiphol to Eindhoven is the train. This takes about 1.5 hours.
• Düsseldorf and Brussels airports are about as far away as Schiphol in distance, but are less convenient to travel to Eindhoven using public transport.
• If you arrive by car, Eindhoven is at the cross of roads A2 and A67.
• In collaboration with VDL, free buses will be provided on Sunday morning from Eindhoven Central to the RoboCup venue. The buses will depart between 07:30 and 09:00. This service is free for participants because public transport does not run that early. The buses will be identifiable by RoboCup signs

For travel within Eindhoven, there is a bus stop ("Fontys Theo Koomenlaan") right across from the venue with regular service from multiple lines. Of course you can also consider to travel by bicycle like a real Dutchman, from the city centre it takes about 20 minutes to get to the venue.

Planning your trip can be done with 9292.nl/en - Travel planner & e-tickets train, bus, metro, tram & boat, this is a website but there is also an app available. Here you can insert your start and end location and the date and time, then the site will show you which bus or train to take.

Payment methods for public transport are:

Train tickets:

• OV-pay: Check in and out with a dutch debit card or a credit card or debit card from Maestro, V PAY, Mastercard or Visa. For this every person will need a separate debit or credit card. (Except for children under 4, children under 4 travel free)
• Train tickets for any moment: You can buy a day ticket/one-way ticket/two-way ticket via this website: Individual tickets and supplements | NS. Tickets can be bought via the NS website or the NS app
• Off peak group ticket: these tickets are cheaper, but may only be used before 6:30, between 9:00 – 16:00 and after 18:30 on week days. On the weekend and national holidays the entire day. Group tickets can be bought for groups between 2 and 7 people, if you travel with more than 7, you will need to buy extra tickets. Tickets can be purchased here: Off-Peak Group Ticket | Individual tickets | NS. Tickets can be bought via the NS website or the NS app
• Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket: This ticket can be used before 6:30, between 9:00 – 16:00 and after 18:30 on week days. On the weekend and national holidays the entire day if you are aged 12-18 years. The conductor is entitled to ask you to show proof of ID when checking your tickets, so you will need to have your passport or ID on you. Tickets can be purchased here: Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket | NS. This ticket can only be purchased via the NS app

Bus tickets:

• OV-pay: Check in and out with a dutch debit card or a credit card or debit card from Maestro, V PAY, Mastercard or Visa. For this every person will need a separate debit or credit card.
• ‘Ritkaart’ (trip card): Can be bought with the busdriver for € 4,80. This can be purchased using a debit card or credit card. In this case with one debit or credit card multiple tickets can be purchased.
• Children under 4 always travel free on the bus. Maximum two children aged 4 to 11 travel free in North Brabant (so also in Eindhoven) with a paying passenger using a Ritkaart.

For more information about the bus in Eindhoven see Hermes - Home

We recommend contacting MOL logistics. 

MOL Logistics (Netherlands) BV is IATA-air freight agent since 1946 and continuously gained experience in all aspects of air freight. Regardless the size of the consignment, our  expertise meets always meet your requirements.

We have entrusted MOL Logistics with the responsibility of handling overseas airfreight shipments for the RoboCup 2024 Eindhoven event, a testament to their commitment to excellence and reliability.

Important shipment requirements

If you are preparing for the annual RoboCup competition, MOL Logistics is ready to assist you. To be able to process your quotation requests, please ensure that your shipment meets the following requirements.

• ATA Carnet for Non-EU Countries: For shipments destined from non-EU countries, an ATA Carnet is mandatory to facilitate customs clearance.
• Arrival Deadline: Your goods must arrive at Amsterdam Airport no later than July 8, 2024, to ensure timely delivery for the tournament.
• Direct airwaybill: Direct airwaybill is required, House air waybill is strictly forbidden.
• Advance Payment: Please note that advance payment is required to initiate the transportation process.
• Transport Insurance: You will need to arrange transport insurance on your behalf to safeguard your goods throughout the journey.
• Delivery to Tournament Logistic Center: MOL Logistics will deliver the goods to the designated logistic center of the tournament address: Theo Koomenlaan 1, 5644 HZ Eindhoven.
• Onward Transport Responsibility: It is your responsibility to transport the goods from the logistic center at the tournament, to your assigned area.

Process and Return Shipments:

As soon as your shipment meets the stated requirements, MOL logistics will make further arrangements. They can also make a quotation in advance for your return shipment to your country.

For any additional information or to submit your fully detailed inquiry, please contact MOL logistics: .

On the website of Netherlands Worldwide you can check if you need a visa to enter The Netherlands.

The RoboCup 2024 federation can provide invitation letters after registration. During registration you can indicate if you need such a letter.

If you're allowed to stay on the conditions of your visa, absolutely!

There is a lot to do and see in Eindhoven, the home of Philips. Because The Netherlands is such a small country, you can also very easily visit most other places using public transport. There is a lot to see!

Of course, you can also visit any other Schengen country during your stay.

The currency in The Netherlands is the euro (€), which is subdivided into 100 cents. Common bills are €50, €20, €10, €5 and common coins are €2, €1, €0.50, €0.20, €0.10 and €0.05.

Most payments in The Netherlands are done by debit card (Maestro or V Pay). Both using the chip and contactless (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) is generally available for debit cards. Support for credit cards is varying, and should not solely be relied upon.
Most shops accept cash, although there are some that no longer do so (e.g., bus drivers). ATMs managed by the collaboration of Dutch banks are called Geldmaat, these accept both (some) credit and debit cards. Please note that a withdrawal with a card from outside the EEA costs €4.00.

At our event you can pay by card.