The 2026 SAE Collegiate Design Series registration lottery opens tomorrow, October 9 at 10:00 AM Eastern!
In case you missed the demos at the end of last month, now is the perfect time to catch up. Check out this quick, seven-minute video to review the process and make sure your team is ready to submit for the 2026 season. The walkthrough covers everything you need to know to enter the lottery and select your preferred events with confidence.
Reminder of Lottery Timelines:
Sign-Up Window Opens: October 9 at 10:00 AM Eastern
Sign-Up Window Closes: October 23 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern
Lottery Results Published: October 24 at 12:00 PM Eastern
*Open Registration Period: October 24 (post publishing) through November 30th
*any open registration spots will be first come, first serve.
No Rush Reminder:
You do not need to sign up the moment the lottery opens. Every team that enters between October 9 and October 23 will have the same chance at securing a lottery position, whether you join tomorrow morning or on October 23rd!
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