Binge the Make48 Season 9 Nationals Episodes | Now Streaming on YouTube!
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Kansas City, MO (July 2, 2026) – If you missed the high-octane Season 9 "National Championship" episodes on the This Old House Makers Channel, don’t sweat it! We are thrilled to announce that the full competition is now officially available to stream on the Make48 YouTube page. With just one click, you can dive straight into the makerspace action and witness the ultimate finale of Nationals anytime, anywhere.
The Best of the Best: Meet the Finalists
The road to the National Championship wasn't easy. The six teams competing at Nationals earned their spots by rising to the top of our intense regional heats. These incredible creators represented three incredible locations:
Dallas, Texas (Vandermont)
Winona, Minnesota (Minnesota State College Southeast)
Kansas City, MO (Kansas City Art Institute)
“The cleverness and skills these regional teams displayed was remarkable. Seeing such distinct perspectives come together to solve real problems, in the spirit of rapid prototyping, is exactly what Make48 is all about.” — Tom Gray, CEO of Make48.
48 Hours, One Massive Challenge
The clock was ticking loudly at the Fishers Maker Playground in Fishers, Indiana. Teams were pushed right to their creative and technical boundaries to solve a complex, real-world design challenge issued by Corteva. With a grand prize of $10,000 on the line, the final prototypes were nothing short of top-notch, proving just how much brilliant young minds can achieve under pressure.
A Community-Powered Event
An initiative of this scale truly takes a village. We are incredibly grateful to the local partners and community organizations who stepped up to support these young innovators and make the weekend unforgettable:
Corteva Agriscience
Conner Prairie
Fair Oaks Farms
Fresh Connect Central
Feeding Indiana's Hungry
Crooked Creek Food Pantry
Great Lakes Ace Hardware
Visit Hamilton County Indiana
Home & Willow Design
Success at Make48 isn’t just about the teams; it’s about the legendary Tool Techs who bring abstract ideas to life. These experts worked tirelessly alongside the students, building prototypes, problem-solving on the fly, and acting as the teams' personal cheerleaders for the weekend, forming bonds that will last a lifetime.
A massive thank you also goes out to our incredible sponsors who provided the cutting-edge machinery, materials, and support needed to fuel this competition: Fastenal, ShopBot Tools, Avek IP, Lincoln Electric, Epilog Laser, MakerBot, Dynamism, The DeBruce Foundation, Quantum Coffee Roasters, Carhartt and SMU Lyle School of Engineering.
Ready to See the Magic Happen?
Head over to the Make48 YouTube channel right now to witness every breakthrough, every frantic final second, and the unwavering determination of these amazing young creators and innovators.
Watch the Season 9 Nationals Episodes Here. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode, and drop a comment to tell us which prototype was your favorite!
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