Lone Star Finals 2026

at University of Texas at Arlington

April 10-11, 2026

Registration deadline is March 5, 2026

Affiliate Tournament

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

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)

2026 Lone Star Finals Presentation for Teams

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 22, 2026

 

 

 

 

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).

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.

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

UTA does have a clear bag policy. The policy will be posted after March 6, 2026.

A parking pass is required; we will post this information on our website after March 6, 2026.

 

Team members with Texas flags

READY TO GET STARTED?

The fun starts here! Starting a team is as easy as 1-2-3. Click on the button below for all the information you will need to get the ball rolling.

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.