We ask that all attendees demonstrate Gracious Professionalism at the event. Event information is available here (subject to change up to the start of Clash in the Corn).

Our sponsors, the City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Robotics and Engineering Foundation, have graciously covered the costs to host the event this year! We have a goal to double the number of teams we had last year and are waiving all registration fees. In exchange for no registration fees, and for us to continue to receive funding from the City of West Des Moines (in our attempt to make this a long-term/low cost event), we kindly request that you stay at a West Des Moines hotel (optional hotel blocks coming soon) if you choose to book hotels. 

For any questions during the event, look for volunteers wearing their Clash in the Corn volunteer shirt.

1. Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

• 205 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

• (515)-223-0571

• Original rate: $199/room/night

• Group rate: $159/room/night

• Must book by September 18, 2026

• Group booking link (15 double queen rooms)

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

• 125 S 68th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

• (515)-223-8015

• Group rate: $145/room/night

• Must book by September 4, 2026

• Group booking link (15 Studio Suite 1 King bed + sleeper sofa rooms)

3. Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

• 410 S 68th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

• (515)-223-9800

• Original rate: $179/room/night

• Group rate: $129/room/night

• Breakfast included

• Must book by September 2, 2026

• Group booking link (10 double queen rooms)

4. Hyatt Place West Des Moines/Jordan Creek

• 295 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

• (515)-223-4001

• Group rate: $129/room/night

• Breakfast included

• Must book by September 23, 2026

• Book through the Hyatt website. When you go to book, you will see a "Select Rate" tab, and then select "Corporate or Group Code" and put G-CITC as the code.

• 15 double queen rooms available

5.  Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

• 5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

• 1-800-325-0720, group number 10193345

• Original rate: $172/room/night

• Group rate: $158/room/night

• Breakfast included

• Dinner and snacks from 5:30-7:00pm included

• Must book by August 17, 2026

• Book through the Drury website and use group number 10193345.

• 13 double queen rooms available

General Items:

• Protein bar $4

• Edible cookie dough $4

• Popcorn $3

• Candy $3

• String cheese $2

• Beef stick $2

• Chips $2

• Whole dill pickle $2

• Nachos with cheese $4

• Mac & cheese $5

• Pizza slice $4

• Pulled pork sandwich $6

• Chick fil a sandwich $7

• Pulled pork w/mac & cheese $8

• Water $2

• Pop and Gatorade $3

Concessions will be open on Friday and Saturday.

Note: You may bring your own food, though we strongly encourage you to support our local robotics teams who are running the food stand.

Cash and Card are both accepted.

Pit Description

Pit Dimensions will be standard-sized, 10' x 10' x 10'. Every team will get a single outlet plug-in. There will also be a dedicated battery charging area. Cordless hand tools are still recommended.

Machine Shop

Kernel Chaos' machine shop will be open along with their practice field, though it is a distance from the pit area.

Loading/Unloading

A loading dock is available, however items must be able to fit in a small elevator or be pushed ~800ft. Please see the map for detailed directions on loading.