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MRC Ghana 2027
Create. Code. Compete.
Where robotics meets sport. Join innovators, students and teams in Accra for two days of engineering, coding, creativity and competition.
· Accra, Ghana
Venue to be announced
19–20 February 2027 · Ghana time (GMT)
Registration is an expression of interest, not a confirmed entry.
The MakersPlace reviews every entry against the current H.E.R.O. rules and contacts the applicant. Submission does not confirm eligibility, selection or qualification.
What is MRC?
Robotics, played as a sport.
The Minoan RobotSports Competition turns engineering into athletics. Students design, build and program robots and drones that race, shoot, play football and fly precision missions — under clear rules, against the clock and against each other.
MRC is an international programme of the Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization (H.E.R.O.). In Ghana, it is organised by The MakersPlace (opens in a new tab).
- robot sports on the Ghana programme
- 7
- days of competition in Accra
- 2
- minimum age for team members
- 10+
- international Olympiad in Greece
- 1
Competition categories
Seven sports. One arena.
Drones
Precision piloting missionsTeams pilot a small indoor drone through a secret course of hoops, obstacles and landing pads, scoring points for precision and order.2–3 team membersDetails
Drone Soccer 3×3
Alliance aerial footballAlliances of three caged 'drone balls' play aerial football in a netted arena — only the Golden Ball drone can score through the opponents' hoop.2–3 team membersDetails
Marathon
Autonomous line-following raceAn autonomous robot follows a black line around a secret track. The fastest clean run within three minutes wins. Basic and Advanced divisions.2–3 team membersDetails
Football 3×3
Remote-controlled robot footballAlliances of three remote-controlled robots play five-minute football matches, using motorised kicking mechanisms to score goals.2–3 team membersDetails
Shooting
Robotic foam-dart precisionTeams build a handheld, sensor-triggered foam-dart launcher and aim for three scoring targets at two distances.2–3 team membersDetails
Archery
Autonomous robotic bowAn autonomous robot bow adjusts its own aim and fires a team-made, blunt-tipped arrow at a ten-ring target from four distances.2–3 team membersDetails
Exhibition
Innovation showcaseA showcase category for original robotics and engineering projects. Detailed H.E.R.O. rules for 2027 are awaiting publication.Team size TBCDetails- Not sure where to start?Explore each sport's rules before choosing your team's challenge.How participation works
How participation works
From first idea to competition day.
Step 1: Choose your sport
Explore the seven categories and check the age bands and team rules.
Step 2: Build and practise
Prepare your robot, drone or project against the official specifications.
Step 3: Register your team
Submit your team through the official registration application. Registration closes on 15 January 2027.
Step 4: Compete in Accra
Pass technical inspection and compete on 19–20 February 2027.
Watch
Robot sports in action.
Football — official category video
Short official H.E.R.O. video introducing robot Football.
Source: Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization on YouTube · Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Drone Soccer — official category video
Short official H.E.R.O. video introducing Drone Soccer. Not a rules explanation — read the official rules.
Source: Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization on YouTube · Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Archery — official category video
Short official H.E.R.O. video introducing the Archery category.
Source: Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization on YouTube · Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
International pathway
From Accra to Crete.
Ghana took part in the 2025 MRC Global Olympiad in Crete.
Any progression from Ghana to Greece depends on official eligibility, national selection arrangements, compliance with the rules and any international places confirmed. Winning a Ghana category does not by itself guarantee selection, and selection does not include travel or fees unless separately confirmed.
About the Global OlympiadGhana competition
19–20 February 2027
Accra, Ghana
Venue to be announced
MRC Global Olympiad 2027
23–26 April 2027
Chania, Crete, Greece
Chania Kladissos Indoor Hall
MRC international highlights
See the Global Olympiad.
MRC 2025 highlights
MRC Global Olympiad 2025 · Greece
Official H.E.R.O. highlights video titled 'MRC VIDEO 2025'.
Source: Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization on YouTube · Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
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News & blog
Latest updates.
1 min readCall for partnership: help build Ghana's next generation of tech leaders
MRC Ghana 2027 is inviting organisations to partner with us for an exciting robotics competition in Accra on 19–20 February 2027.PartnershipsAnnouncements- 1 min read
MRC Ghana 2027 set for 19–20 February in Accra
The Minoan RobotSports Competition Ghana 2027 will take place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 February 2027 in Accra. Here is what we know so far and how to get involved.Announcements - 1 min read
Seven robot sports: which one suits your team?
From autonomous line-following robots to aerial football, here is a quick guide to the seven sports on the MRC Ghana 2027 programme.SportsPreparation
Essentials
Good to know.
- Dates
- 19–20 February 2027
- City
- Accra, Ghana
- Venue
- To be announced
- Registration closes
- 15 January 2027
- Fees
- To be announced
- Organiser
- The MakersPlace
When and where is MRC Ghana 2027?
MRC Ghana 2027 takes place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 February 2027 in Accra, Ghana. The venue will be announced once confirmed.
Which sports can we enter?
Seven sports are on the MRC Ghana 2027 programme: Drones, Drone Soccer 3×3, Marathon, Football 3×3, Shooting, Archery and Exhibition. Each has its own page with a summary and a link to the official H.E.R.O. rules.
Who can take part?
Participation is based on age, not school class. For the six sports with published rules, all team members must be at least 10 years old and are placed in age categories (for example Kids 10–12, Teens/Senior 12+–18 and Adults 18+; Marathon also separates Teens 12+–15 and Senior 15+–18). Ages are counted on 19 February 2027, the first day of the competition. Exhibition eligibility is awaiting official rules.
How do we register?
Use the Register a Team button. It takes you to the official MRC Ghana 2027 registration application, where you sign in with your email, add your organisation, team and robot details, and submit an expression of interest. The MakersPlace then reviews each entry against the current H.E.R.O. rules and contacts you.
Can Ghanaian teams go to the Global Olympiad in Greece?
Ghana took part in the 2025 MRC Global Olympiad in Crete. The 2027 Global Olympiad takes place on 23–26 April 2027 in Chania, Crete, Greece. Any progression from Ghana depends on official eligibility, the national selection arrangements, compliance with the rules and any international places confirmed. Winning a Ghana category does not by itself guarantee selection.
19–20 February 2027 · Accra