Darwin Program
Catch all the Darwin action for the 2025 BWSC
IT ALL BEGINS IN DARWIN
The 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge event program starts in Darwin on Monday 18 August.
Teams from around the world converge to complete the final preparations and test their cars before departing on Sunday 24 August.
STATIC SCRUTINEERING
MONDAY 18 TO THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 8AM-5PM
DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE
Before teams make it to the Start Line, they must prove to our Scientific Faculty and the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics that their car has been built correctly and meets 2025 Event Regulations. Watch from a dedicated viewing platform as competition vehicles are weighed, measured and checked for overall road readiness. This can be a nerve wracking test for many teams, as they must pass to progress to Dynamic Scrutineering.
Please note, daily times are subject to change and a schedule will be available at worldsolarchallenge.org on Sunday 17 August.
CLEAR SKIES – NTG SYMPOSIUM
TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 9AM-5PM
DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE
The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations will bring together global solar innovators, Territory based startups, investors, researchers , and government leaders for a day of insights, collaboration, and future-focused discussion and how the NT can become a landing pad for innovation and investment.
CRUISER CLASS DESIGN JUDGING
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 3PM-5PM
DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE
Cruiser Class teams must prepare a brochure that describes their vehicle, how it will be used, and how it addresses sustainability, mobility and energy resilience Teams must also give a 3-minute presentation about their car to the esteemed judging panel and allow judges to get into their car to test the spaceand comfort.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Cruiser Class, often the breeding ground for technology and innovation, that inspire the electric cars we see on the road today.
DYNAMIC SCRUTINEERING
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST 8AM-1PM
HIDDEN VALLEY MOTOR SPORT COMPLEX
Want to see the teams in action? Dynamic Scrutineering puts the teams through a series of exercises testing speed, stability and braking capability.
The highly contested ‘Hot Laps’ give teams the opportunity to post their fastest time and the chance to take pole position and lead the event outof Darwin.
No competition vehicle will be given permission to line up at the start until teams have passed this phase and with only one sleep until departure, it is an important and exciting event to witness.
OFFICIAL DARWIN START LINE
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST FROM 7AM
STATE SQUARE, PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Join us at State Square to cheer on the 2025 Teams from around the world, as they begin their 3,000km solar-powered adventure to Adelaide.
Official proceedings commence at 8am but we suggest arriving earlier to grab a coffee and egg and bacon roll, then walk along the line up of these incredible competition vehicles for a final chance to see firsthand the future of hi-tech, sustainable mobility and wish the teams well.
