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FIRST® Championship
April 28 - May 1, 2027

Hosted by FIRST®, FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of STEM for our community. Qualification and advancement to participate in FIRST Championship varies by program. 
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2027 FIRST Championship Information

We're gearing up for the 2027 FIRST Championship. Check back soon as we publish important information to help you plan your visit, including registration, hotel accommodations, volunteer opportunities, event guidance, and more.
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2026 FIRST Championship Attendees

World's Largest K-12 Robotics Event

50000 attendees from 59 countries
19000 students
1142 teams
1600 event volunteers

2026 FIRST Championship Presenting SponsorBAE Systems logo

Lead Sponsor

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Friends of FIRST

Houston First | Johnson & Johnson | PwC

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  • Houston is the most diverse city in the United States, with at least 145 languages spoken by its residents
  • There are 161 human rights organizations in the greater Houston area
  • Houston is home to the second largest concentration of Fortune 1000 companies in the U.S., behind New York City
  • Houston has a young population, with its largest population segment the ~22% of residents aged 5 to 19
  • With over 90 nations represented, Houston is home to the third-largest consular corps in the U.S.

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Getting around Houston

 Ground transportation details will be shared closer to the 2027 event.

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