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Join us for Kick Off Week, the official launch of the 2027 North Carolina Science Olympiad Tournament season. Starting today! Tune in to learn more about the upcoming season 👀 Expect valuable resources, guides, templates, and more – don’t miss out! Share how your team is prepping to take on the season and join in on the conversation using #NCSciOly27 #GoTeam #ScienceOlympiad

Division B/C Rules Release
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here – the Division B and C Rule Manuals are officially LIVE! Explore new events, read up on rule changes, and get ready to ace the competition. Let the scientific games begin!

Tournament Registration & Dates
Registration for the 2026-2027 Science Olympiad season has officially opened!

You know the drill: click the link below to sign up! There you will find registration instructions and individual tournament information for all three divisions.

Registration Policies:

• Teams may register for only one regional tournament per year.
• Teams are expected to register for the regional tournament closest to their school’s location.
• Homeschool teams are assigned to a regional tournament based on the team’s declared official team address.

Learn more about Registration Policies

Disclaimer – Please note that all tournament dates are subject to change due to adverse weather, venue availability, or other unforeseen circumstances. North Carolina Science Olympiad reserves the right to modify tournament dates as necessary to ensure the safety of participants and the successful operation of the event. 

If you need assistance we are just an email away. Contact us at [email protected] if you have any registration questions.

Does your team need financial assistance? We have a limited number of team scholarships to cover the cost of registration.

Save the Date: 2027 State Tournament
It’s time to mark your calendars! The 2027 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament will be held on April 16-17, 2027 at Reynolds Coliseum – NC State University.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Tournament Schedules

Plan for competition day with our sample schedules for every division. We even have schedules for the National Ready and State Tournaments. It’s time to lock in, teams! Grab your safety goggles, fire up your build logs, and start your countdown clocks. Your path to the podium starts now!

Official NCSO Policies

Do you have questions about how NC Science Olympiad operates? Our policy handbook provides the information you need to participate in our program. From registration policies to team size and composition, we have everything you need to succeed. Please be sure to review our policies before competition day!

Do you have questions about the information above? Don’t worry! The NC Science Olympiad team is here to support you.