• Empower students to be good global citizens who understand that they can use their collective skills to make a positive impact in one person’s life, in their community, and even the world.  
• Join a community of like-minded individuals that support FIRST programs.
• Receive general FIRST training and training for your volunteer role. 
• Have access to certificates of volunteerism and other recognition items. 

FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning centered around a yearly theme.

2025-2026 UNEARTHED^TM Season

Costs for starting a FIRST LEGO League team vary depending on the division and level of participation. There are never any “per student” fees; all costs for individual team members are assumed by the team as a group.

The really cool thing about FIRST LEGO League is…all skill levels are welcomed and needed, technical or non-technical.

Please note FIRST does not match children to existing teams due our privacy policy. We encourage those looking for a team to contact their local schools, libraries, or youth organizations who may have a team in place or interest in starting one.

At FIRST LEGO League events, students showcase their new skills while:

• sharing ideas,
• creatively solving problems,
• interacting with new technology,
• having fun,
• and making new friends.

Official FIRST events in your area may be offered in traditional or remote formats. The remote event experience will be as close as possible to a traditional event for teams and volunteers, with the necessary modifications to accommodate a remote environment.

FIRST Tech Challenge events help students gain sense of accomplishment and confidence while they:  

• collaborate and share ideas,
• compete with their robots,
• engage with cutting edge technology,
• creatively solve problems,
• and have fun.

Qualifying teams may earn a spot at the annual FIRST Championship.

FIRST^® Tech Challenge’s thrilling robotics competitions help students develop a sense of accomplishment and the understanding that they can do anything with their collective skills, leadership, and confidence, and that their experience will positively impact their future and take them further than any other sport can.

FIRST^® Robotics Competition leaves students with a sense of accomplishment and the understanding that they can do anything with their collective skills, leadership and confidence, and that their experience with FIRST will positively impact their future.