Science Olympiad is nationwide competition in which students compete in standards-based events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Science Olympiad is designed to increase a student’s interest in STEM fields and provide recognition for outstanding achievement in team events. Middle school students compete in a B Division and high school students compete in a C Division.
State Tournament Information
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Team Registration
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Rules Released AND Iowa Early Registration opens
- Sunday, November 30, 2025: Early Registration closes
- Monday, December 1, 2025: Regular Registration opens
- Thursday, January 15, 2026: Regular Registration closes
- Sunday, February 15, 2026: Last day to cancel team registration and receive a full reimbursement
- Coaches must confirm the team has not AND will not participated at in-person or virtual invitationals before a reimbursement is issued
- Once confirmed, reimbursements will be processed by ISU Registration Services within 10 business days
- Saturday, February 28, 2026: Payment Receipt deadline
- Saturday, April 11, 2026: Iowa State Tournament, Ames, IA
Registration Fees
Registration fees include the required National Science Olympiad membership dues of $75.
*** Only the first and second teams are eligible to compete at the State Tournament. All teams can compete at the Invitationals.
