The 2026 SES has been released under Series Resources. 2026 rules changes and all known 2025 SES issues have been addressed. Please report any malfunctioning parts of the SES here. We can generally fix problems with SES formulas after submission.

An approved 2026 SES is required for all teams. Do not delete or replace any tabs except for F.4.3 Composite Testing. Using programs other than Excel for official submissions breaks formatting and formula protection, making the SES unacceptable. The maximum file size for an SES is 40Mb.

SES Submissions will open on 27 Oct 2025, and reviewing will begin immediately. Reviews are generally completed in the order of submission. Submissions that are incomplete are sent to the back of the queue. The time between your team receiving the first full review and being approved sets IC Tech Inspection order, and sets EV Tech Inspection order after cars are grouped by Tractive Battery Video score. New submission: Clock stops. New review: Clock starts. Please give your reviewer a schedule if there are unavoidable delays, and reasonable accommodations will be made.

Manufacturing generally does not have to be complete before approval, only design. There is no Inspection order time increase for resubmission. Please resubmit if the car changes, so the document matches the car, and Tech Inspection is faster and less stressful. Whenever you are resubmitting, during or after approval, please explain each change, and where to find images.

Additional 2026 Required Templates that are have been published are:

• Technical Inspection Resources
  • 2026 Electronic Throttle Control Review Form
  • Fuel Order Template
  • ESF Form
  • Driverless Notice of Intent
• Static Events
  • Design
    • 2026 Design Briefing Template
    • 2026 FSAE Design EV Spec Sheet Template
    • 2026 FSAE Design IC Spec Sheet Template
    • FSAE Design Score Sheet_EV
    • FSAE Design Score Sheet_IC

Stay tuned as we continue to update required templates used for submissions in the 2026 competition season, as well as the document deadlines listed under Deadlines.