The fees on this page are for teams in the U.S. and Canada.  Fees outside the U.S. and Canada are set by our regional partners and may vary.  If you are from outside the U.S. and Canada, please visit our Global Website www.firstlegoleague.org to connect with your regional partner.

What does the registration fee get my team?

Effective when the FIRST Dashboard opens in May for the 2025-2026 season, FIRST LEGO League Explore team registration fees for teams in the U.S. and Canada who register through the FIRST Dashboard will be $140, which is an increase of $15. Additionally, costs for some products purchased through the FIRST Dashboard will increase. Read the full announcement on the FIRST Community blog.

Team Registration for FIRST LEGO League Explore for the 2025/2026 season is $140 and includes:

• Official FIRST LEGO League Explore team number
• 1 UNEARTHED^TM Explore Set
• Printed/Digital Team Meeting Guide (1) and student Engineering Notebooks (6) (additional Engineering Notebooks available to purchase while supplies last)
• Access to team roster to register coaches and participants
• Ability to register for FIRST LEGO League Explore Festivals (varies by region)

Team registration fee does not include shipping and handling, registration to FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival events, nor guarantees that Festivals are available in your area.  FIRST Program Delivery Partners run FIRST LEGO League Explore Festivals which may include physical, remote, or a combination of physical and remote elements.  Partners may charge an additional fee to participate in their Festivals, and those fees are set and collected by the Partner.

NOTICE: Teams and Class Packs in Ontario, Canada, may be impacted by the Procurement Restriction Policy. Learn how FIRST is working to support teams and Class Packs

2025/2026 FIRST LEGO League Explore UNEARTHED^TM Team Registration & Product Pricing*

Pricing is reflected in U.S.dollars

*Plus applicable taxes

Prices subject to change.

The information above is for individual team registration. Looking for information about class pack registration? Click here.

Teams are required to use a LEGO Education set in FIRST LEGO League Explore. If you need to purchase a reusable SPIKE Essential set, you have the option to purchase one through our team registration site after you have paid the team registration fee. 

**Additional Engineering Notebooks are optional and not required to purchase. 

All registration fees are non-refundable.

Taxes will be applied as required.

Payment Terms

Shipping Information:

Once registration and materials are purchased, please allow 7-10 business days for the delivery to reach its destination. LEGO Education materials are shipped via UPS and printed materials are shipped via FedEx. Depending on the amount of product ordered, you will receive at least two emails notifying you that the product has shipped. Instructions to locate your tracking numbers will be found in the email communication.

Questions?

Contact fllexplore@firstinspires.org

The fees on this page are for teams in the U.S. and Canada.  Fees outside the U.S. and Canada are set by our regional partners and may vary.  If you are from outside the U.S. and Canada, please visit our Global Website www.firstlegoleague.org to connect with your regional partner.

What does the registration fee get my team?

Effective when the FIRST Dashboard opens in May for the 2025-2026 season, FIRST LEGO League Challenge team registration fees for teams in the U.S. and Canada who register through the FIRST Dashboard will be $275, which is an increase of $25. Additionally, costs for some products purchased through the FIRST Dashboard will increase. Read the full announcement on the FIRST Community blog.

Team Registration for FIRST LEGO League Challenge for the 2025-2026 season is $275 and includes:

• Official FIRST LEGO League Challenge team number
• Ability to purchase the UNEARTHED Challenge Set ($95)
• Printed/Digital Team Meeting Guide, Robot Game Rulebooks (2), and student Engineering Notebooks (2) (additional Engineering Notebooks available to purchase while supplies last)
• Access to team roster to register coaches and participants
• Ability to register for FIRST LEGO League Challenge events (varies by region)

Team Registration fee does not include shipping and handling, the Challenge Set, registration to FIRST LEGO League Challenge events, nor guarantees that events are available in your area.  FIRST Program Delivery Partners run FIRST LEGO League Challenge events which may include physical, remote, or a combination of physical and remote elements.  Partners may charge an additional fee to participate in their events, and those fees are set and collected by the Partner.

NOTICE: Teams and Class Packs in Ontario, Canada, may be impacted by the Procurement Restriction Policy. Learn how FIRST is working to support teams and Class Packs.   

2025/2026 FIRST LEGO League Challenge UNEARTHED^TM Team Registration & Product Pricing*

Pricing is reflected in U.S. dollars

*Plus applicable taxes

Prices subject to change.

The information above is for individual team registration. Looking for information about class pack registration? Click here.

Teams need the LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set to participate in FIRST LEGO League Challenge*. If you need to purchase a reusable Robot Set, you have the option to purchase it through our team registration site after you have paid the team registration fee.

*Other LEGO Education sets such as MINDSTORMS and Robot Inventor are also allowed. 

**Additional Engineering Notebooks are optional and not required to purchase. 

All registration fees are non-refundable.

Payment Terms

Shipping Information:

Once registration and materials are purchased, please allow 7-10 business days for the delivery to reach its destination. LEGO Education materials are shipped via UPS and printed materials are shipped via FedEx. Depending on the amount of product ordered, you will receive at least two emails notifying you that the product has shipped. Instructions to locate your tracking numbers will be found in the email communication.

Questions?

Contact fllchallenge@firstinspires.org

FIRST Core Values

We express the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition through our Core Values:

• Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
• Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
• Impact:  We apply what we learn to improve our world.
• Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
• Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
• Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

FIRST Core Values

We express the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition through our Core Values:

• Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
• Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
• Impact:  We apply what we learn to improve our world.
• Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
• Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
• Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

In FIRST LEGO League Explore, every team and team member’s achievements are celebrated!

Official FIRST LEGO League Explore Festivals are held by our partners around the world. Every team is recognized at a Festival for the work they have completed. Some partners opt to give each team a named award as well, though this is not required.

Sample Awards

Amazing Movement Award- For corporating a unique movement into a team’s design.

Gracious Professionalism Award- For exemplifying gracious professionalism during the event. This team was thoughtful, kind, and showed respect for others.

Against All Odds Award- For overcoming incredible odds of an unforeseen nature. This team was able to improvise, adapt, and recover out of sheer determination.

Effort and Learning Award- For a strong effort and a willingness to learn and try new things. This team prepared for success.

Complexity and Decoration Award- For beautiful model construction, with great decorative touches.

Most Explosive Award- For explosive ideas, eye-catching team poster, and explosive team energy.

Robust Design Award- The team whose understanding and application of construction knowledge allowed them to produce the most solid and sturdiest design.

Construction Innovation Award- For demonstrating an ability to think creatively. This team created excellent designs and built quality components without any instructions or outside assistance.

Team Spirit Award- For a fun team environment, a positive attitude, and constant team support and cheering.

Teamwork Award- For hard work on teamwork. Success as a team came first. Always first to a team solution, this team knows that Together Everyone Achieves More.

Inquiring Minds- For interest in science and enjoyment of the building process. Always looking to find a solution, this team kept morale up while creating smart solutions.

2023/2024 MASTERPIECE^SM Season Calendar

With FIRST LEGO League Explore, the fun lasts all year long!