FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

Name: FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12

Interdisciplinary

2026-2027 season kickoff

September 12, 2026 (UTC-4)

A robotics program for grades 7 through 12 in which small teams design, build and program a robot to compete in a new game released each September. Teams advance from local qualifying and league tournaments to regional and, for top teams, the FIRST Championship.

Registration

Format: In person
Age: 12-18
Participation: Team
Location: International
Entry fee: Free
Prize: FIRST Championship titles and a large scholarship pool.

Timeline

2026-2027 season kickoffSeptember 12, 2026 (UTC-4) source
Qualifying and league tournaments (following the usual January to February pattern)approximateJanuary 15, 2027 (UTC-5) source

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