Format

How it works

Teams of 4 compete in a bracket-style Science Bowl tournament. Matches are buzzer-based, with toss-up and bonus questions spanning all five science disciplines. The morning session features preliminary rounds used to seed and balance teams, followed by single-elimination brackets in the afternoon.

FormatScience Bowl (buzzer-based)
Team Size4 per team
Expected Teams~20
Buzzer Sets8
LocationTBD — Minnetonka, MN area
CostFree

Tentative Schedule

Competition day

Time Event
8:00 AMCheck-in & team registration
8:30 AMOpening ceremony
9:00 AMPreliminary rounds (seeding)
12:00 PMLunch break
1:00 PMElimination bracket rounds
4:00 PMFinals
4:45 PMAwards & closing ceremony

Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Registered teams will receive final details via email.

Prizes

Awards

Top teams and individuals will receive awards and prizes. Details on specific prizes and sponsors will be announced as the competition approaches.

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Want to compete?

Fill out the interest form and we'll send you team registration details when they open.

Interest Form