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Science Olympiad Invitational Tournaments allow Science Olympiad teams to participate in tournaments that do not impact regional or state advancement or rankings, but are often used as tryouts for team members and as preparation for teams that compete in regional, state or national tournaments

Please note, you must be registered and paid in full with the state office to compete in an invitational tournament.

Across the country, many middle and high schools host these events to give teams a chance to perfect their devices, get a feel for the difficulty level of tests and labs, and see a real tournament in action. Sometimes, just being there to observe gives a coach the inside track to better coach a Science Olympiad team. Every little bit of context helps!

Upcoming Invitationals

Highlands Division B and C Virtual Invitational

Date: October 4-11, 2025 - Registration closes September 30, 2025

Location: Satellite SO

Cost: $50 per team

Contact Information: pearlcityscioly@gmail.com

Learn more and register today!

Rickards Division B and C Science Olympiad Invitational

Date: November 1-8, 2025 - Registration closes October 30, 2025

Location: Satellite SO

Cost: $85 per team, Title 1 Schools can register for free

Contact Information: director@rsoi.org

Learn more and register today!

Horace Greely Division B Invitational

Date: January 19-25, 2026 - Registration closes December 21, 2025

Location: Satellite SO

Cost: $75 per team, Title 1 Schools can register for free

Contact Information: hgscioly.invitational@gmail.com

Learn more and register today!

Virginia Tech Division C Invitational

Date: January 31, 2026 - Registration opens September 22, 2025

Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Cost: $125 per team, up to 3 teams per school

Contact Information: scienceolympiadvt@gmail.com

Learn more and register today!

Purdue Division B and C Invitational

Date: January 31, 2026 - Registration opens October  15, 2025

Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Cost: $100 per team, up to 3 teams per school

Contact Information: purduescioly@gmail.com

Learn more and register today!

Yellow Jacket Division B and C Invitational

Date: January 31, 2026 - Registration open August 1 - November 1, 2025

Location: Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

Cost: $150 per team, up to 3 teams per school

Contact Information: scioly.gatech@gmail.com

Learn more and register today!

Do you know of an Invitational Tournament that is not listed? Please email us at kyso@uky.edu

Are you planning to host an Invitational Tournament? Please read the National Science Olympiad Guidelines on hosting Invitational Tournaments by clicking here