FIRST Robotics State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University
Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5, 2025
We at Saginaw Valley State University salute all the FIRST Robotics programs throughout Michigan. We have appreciated the opportunity to host the finals since 2017. We are excited to host the 2025 event in April again on our welcoming suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Below is information to help you enjoy your time visiting the number-one-ranked university campus in Michigan.
Event Website (FIM State Finals)
- Event Schedule
- Webcast links
News & Updates
- NEW! - All concessions are now cashless
- Venue Rules
- Includes hours for team meal locations
- Pits: Pits are 9' wide x 10' deep and include a 110v outlet.
- Food/Catering: https://svsu.catertrax.com/ (click FIRST logo)
Select from Subway, Papa Johns, Panda Express, Einstein Bros Bagels, Marketplace at Doan (various options include buffet, Pasta Feast, Nacho Taco Bar, etc)- A selection of food trucks will also be available (lineup subject to change): Kona Ice, Traveling Toms, Mijos, Makin Bacon, Wonder Burger, Bad Wolf BBQ
- STUDENTS - Get your FREE T-shirt and tour campus
- Complete this registration form and show your confirmation message to an admissions representative at the box office to claim your limited-edition State Finals t-shirt (click for a sneak peek)
- Schedule a campus tour - register now
- We will be able to do full campus and housing only tours or build to your needs! Please visit the tour table located by the SVSU information table above the arena to start your campus tour!
- Please note the tour times below:
Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Campus Food Location Hours (Hours may change leading up to event):
- Marketplace Buffet:
Th 7:30a-9p • F 7:30a-8p • S 11a-8p - Fieldhouse concessions (1st floor):
Th / F 8a-6p • S 8a-2p - South concessions (2nd floor):
Th / F / Sat, 10a-6p - Cardinal Cafe with Subway & Panda Express (near Zahnow Library):
Th 10:30a-7:30p • F 10:30a-3p • S 11:30a-3p - Starbucks (Science East):
Th 7:30a-7:30p • F 7:30a-4p • S 7:30a-3p - POD Express (Ryder Center):
Th 8a-7p • F 8a-6p • S 8a-4p
- Marketplace Buffet:
- Hotels: Per the Great Lakes Bay CVB, below is a listing of hotels offering rates for FIRST Robotics teams still with availability:
- Birch Run: Best Western Plus of Birch Run/Frankenmuth (recent name change to Americinn)
- Bridgeport: Baymont Hotel
- Midland: Holiday Inn
- Saginaw: Fairfield Inn
- Learn more about SVSU's FIRST Robotics scholarship
FIRST Robotics Maps
Download FIRST Robotics (Enjoying Campus) Map
Download Load-in / Load-out Map
Tornado Protocol - Ryder Center
Catch the Shuttle - A complimentary shuttle service will be running a continuous loop across campus to help visitors get from point A to B without delay. Avoid the hassle by parking in Lots G3, J or J1 and take the shuttle. See the Enjoy Campus Map for more detail.
Address
Ryder Center
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48604
With modern facilities, exceptional dining options, and vast recreational opportunities, it is no surprise that when compared to other public universities, SVSU is ranked #1 IN THE NATION for the best college dorms among public universities and #1 IN MICHIGAN for the best college campus!
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SVSU will provide reasonable accommodations for those persons with disabilities. Individuals who wish accommodations should contact The Conference Center at SVSU at 989-964-4348 at least three days prior to the need. SVSU does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical impairment, disability or veteran status in the provision of education, employment and other services.