Combining the excitement of
sport with rigors of
science and technology.
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About FIRST® Robotics Competition
Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition®. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST® Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.
FIRST® Robotics Competition: Program Snapshot
Students 14 – 18 years old*
Up to 50 students per team
Minimum of 2 coaches required per team
Season kicks off in early-January
Teams can be school or community-based
Total 3000+ teams globally
Game includes a 30 second autonomous mode plus a 2 minute driver mode
Teams can use multiple coding languages including Python, Javascript, C++ and more
FRC teams build industrial-sized robots up to 55kg using mechanical, electrical, and programmed systems provided in a Kit of Parts (KoP).
2026-2027 Season: BIOCORE
Each January brings a new challenge for FIRST® Robotics Competition (ages 14-18 / grades 9-12) teams. Starting with a Kit of Parts, they design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game as part of a three-team alliance.
In 360-degree learning guided by mentors, students learn engineering and problem-solving skills as they compete for awards, hone teamwork skills, raise funds to meet team goals, and advance appreciation for STEM in their community.
On January 9, 2027, FIRST Robotics Competition teams will delve into the heart of what sustains life on Earth in the BIOCORE™ presented by Haas season game.
