Attention Teams,

Registration is now open for Mini Baja presented by Autodesk for the 2026 season! Registration for teams is $250.

Mini Baja is a scaled vehicle competition exclusively for collegiate Baja SAE teams, taking place on site at Baja SAE Ohio.

Mini Baja challenges college teams to design, build, and compete with small‑scale off‑road vehicles in a condensed competitive format. Teams will participate in static evaluation and dynamic competition, offering a focused, high‑energy event that emphasizes performance, design execution, and competition readiness—all within the Baja SAE Ohio environment.

The Mini Baja 2026 ruleset has officially been released, providing teams with updated technical requirements and competition expectations for the upcoming season. For more Mini Baja Resources, go to Series Resources > Mini Baja.

Participation in Mini Baja offers collegiate teams an additional competitive outlet within the Baja SAE ecosystem, with lower logistical demands than a full-scale event while maintaining a strong emphasis on engineering rigor and on‑site competition experience.

Registration is limited and space is capped.
College teams are encouraged to register early to secure a competition slot.

Additional details regarding the Baja SAE Engagement Garage and related on‑site programming will be shared soon.

Click the link to Register

Registration is open until April 30th, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please submit a ticket with SAE Community Programs.