PetroBowl® Competition
About PetroBowl®
The PetroBowl® competition matches SPE Student Chapter teams against one another in a fast-paced quiz competition covering technical and nontechnical aspects of the oil and gas industry.
Regional Championships
As of 2026, there will be no International PetroBowl Championship at the SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (ATCE). Performance in your Regional Championships will no longer qualify you to an international round, though regional winners will be recognized by SPE International.
This is considering the challenges players have to attend the in-person Championship including VISA restrictions and increasing travel costs for players. During this time SPE and the Student Development Committee are exploring new approaches that may allow greater international representation while maintaining the integrity and global inclusivity of the contest.
To participate in the program, please look out for your Regional Championships which will be held across the year.
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Inside the Arena: How Robert Gordon University Battled Europe’s Best and Captured the 2026 PetroBowl Crown
The Robert Gordon University PetroBowl Team shares the story of their victory at the 2026 SPE Europe PetroBowl Championship, reflecting on the preparation, teamwork, and resilience that carried them to the top of one of the most competitive academic stages.
From Setback to Triumph: Our PetroBowl Story
The University of Ibadan PetroBowl team recalls their recent success at the Annual Students’ Technical Symposium and Exhibition.
From Underdogs to North American Champions: How Missouri S&T Made PetroBowl History
For the first time in program history, Missouri University of Science and Technology claimed the top spot at the 2026 SPE North America Student Symposium PetroBowl Championship—a win that was years in the making.