Lone Star Finals 2026

at University of Texas at Arlington

April 10-11, 2026

Registration deadline is March 5, 2026

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Save the Date! Lone Star Finals April 2-3, 2027- Register by March 4, 2027

Lone Star Finals April 10-11, 2026- Register by March 5, 2026

The 2026 Lone Star Finals at the University of Texas at Arlington will be April 10-11, 2026

Admission is required to attend the 2026 Lone Star Finals. $25.00 each (4 years and up). Sold at the MAC on Friday from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at The University Center from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission will be required for the awards. You must purchase them prior to awards (see times and locations above).

No parking pass is needed this season. 

Lone Star Finals Team Schedule (clickable link to view)

Lone Star Finals Challenge Sites (clickable link to view)

The Lone Star Finals is a qualifying tournament. Registration will close March 5, 2026 (the deadline is strictly enforced)

$350.00 per team is a non-refundable fee

Payable to: Texas Destination Imagination, P.O. Box 8634, Greenville, TX 75404

Resources (clickable items)

Lone Star Finals Team Schedule

Lone Star Finals Challenge Locations  

Room update: Service Learning ML- SWSH RM 430

Room update: Technical Challenge SL/UL has moved to the main gym at the MAC

 

2026 Lone Star Finals Presentation for Teams

Admission is required for Lone Star Finals. Please see slide 12 for prices and locations (linked in the presentation for teams- see link above).  A parking pass is not required this season. 

2026 Lone Star Finals Letter for Teams

2026 Lone Star Finals Registration Instructions

2026 Lone Star Finals Checklist for School Districts Sponsoring Teams

FAQ

Lone Star Finals Registration Invoice/Statement

Lone Star Finals Registration Bulk Payment Form (intended for 4 or more teams)

Hotel List- The hotels listed are provided as a courtesy for your convenience. Texas Destination Imagination does not sponsor, endorse, or guarantee these properties and is not responsible for reservations, rates, availability, or guest experiences. All arrangements are made directly between the guest and the hotel.

Lone Star Finals Graduating Senior Scholarship- Applications are due March 31, 2026

On- Site Registration Instructions for LSF26 Team Managers Letter (each team manager received a personlized letter on 3/23)

On-Site Registration Group Time Assignments- Master List 2026– Clickable link to view list.

Alumni Award- Texas Bluebonnet Award Nomination Form– Deadline to nominate is March 31, 2026

Lone Star Finals 2026 Team Photo– Please submit before March 31, 2026, for the LSF26 slideshow.

Lone Star Finals 2026 Senior Photo– Submit before March 31, 2026

Summer China DI Workshop Interest Form– Submit before March 31, 2026

Lone Star Finals Admission Requirements- Click the link to view. This was emailed to the team managers and school coordinators on 3/27

Lone Star Finals Dining Options and Hours – Click the link to view.

Lone Star Finals Dining Map- Click the link to view.

Lone Star Finals Parking Map of UTA– Click the link to view.

Lone Star Finals Celebration Events– Click the link to view events. Admission is required to attend any Lone Star Final’s events. Please see admission (slide 12 in the winner’s presentation for details).

Lone Star Finals App– Click the link to scan the QR code to download the app.

Lone Star Finals- App Instructions- Click to view additional instructions. (app QR code is above)

 

 

 

 

 

On-Site Prices-

Friday, April 10- The Dime Store will be located at the MAC from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11- The Dime Store will be located at the University Center (near the main food court) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

State Tournament Pins $5.00-$6.00 each, t-shirts $25.00 each. The Dime Store offers pins, t-shirts, hats, novelty items, and much more.

  • cash, debit/credit, and school checks (no personal checks accepted)

State Tournament Presale Items- must be picked up on Friday, April 10, 2026, during your team’s assigned  On-Site Registration time slot. Please be sure to bring your itemized receipt found in registeryourteam.org (Lone Star Finals T-shirt and Pin Order).

Resources (clickable items)

Pin Trading Steps for Team Members 

Lone Star Finals Pin and T-shirt Team Instructions

Lone Star Finals Pin and T-shirt Team Worksheet (State items only)

Lone Star Finals Pin and T-shirt Worksheet Printable Copy (State items only)

Silent Auction (clickable link to QR code)- Funds raised will go towards The Lone Star Finals’ Senior Scholarships. Bids close at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday (4/11). Items must be picked up on Saturday at 4 p.m.  (4/11). Bids are open now! Thank you for your support!

Texas DI Cookbook– Chef Barbi Loftis with the help of a few DI alumni has created a TX DI Cookbook. The cookbook will be sold at the Dime Store for $15.00. Proceeds will go toward Texas DI scholarships. Barbi will even be on hand to sign your copy!

 

 

Closing Ceremony- Awards 

Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas at Arlington, 1307 Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76013

Gates open at 7:00 p.m.

Awards begin at 8:00 p.m. (approximately)

Team Information: 

Teams and Team Managers are required to wear their team/team manager wristbands at all times. One member will be required to wear a team ID wristbands and it must be worn at all times. The team (1) ID wristband will be provided to the team manager during onsite registration. All other team and team managers’ wristbands will be provided by the Regional Director (free of charge). Please see a staff member to request ADA seating for the field. You must have the proper team/manager wristband for field access. Otherwise, you will need to sit in the stands (ADA seating will be provided in the stands as well).

Team and Team Managers will be representing their region at the Closing Ceremony. We ask that you wear your regional t-shirts to the closing ceremony. You will purchase these from your Regional Director.

Team and Team Manager reserved sections will be assigned at a later date (must be wearing your regional t-shirt and wear a team wristband to sit in the team reserved sections).

Spectator Information:

All spectators must purchase an admission wristband, which must be worn at all times during the tournament and the closing ceremony. They’re sold online (see front page). Wristbands will not be sold at the closing ceremony. You must purchase spectator admission before the closing ceremony (see times and options on slide 12 of the presentation). Spectators will be seated in the stands. Spectators are not allowed on the field and must remain in the stands at all times.

ADA seating will be available in the stands. You must have an admission wristband to enter.

The stadium is an outdoor stadium with no roof. Please plan accordingly.

UTA does have a clear bag policy. Clear bags cannot be bigger than 16X16X8.

One sealed bottle of water (any size) per person can be brought in. No other food or drink can be brought in.

A parking pass is  NOT required this season.

Advancement Info – click the link to view

Closing Ceremony Parking Map – click link to view

Maverick Stadium Info for Awards– click to view the link

Team members with Texas flags

READY TO GET STARTED?

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TEAM MANAGERS

A great team starts with a great team manager. Click on the button below for instructions on setting yourself up as a Texas DI Team Manager.

INTERESTED IN APPRAISING?

Texas DI is comprised of 16 regions. Click on the button below for instructions on how to become an appraiser in the region of your choice.