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FIRST^® Championship
April 29 - May 2, 2026

Hosted by FIRST^®, FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems 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. 

Event & Houston Info Sponsor Opportunities

2025 FIRST Championship Attendees

World's Largest K-12 Robotics Event

50000 attendees from 66 countries

19000 students

1055 teams

1000 event volunteers

Event & Houston Information

Get Ready for the 2026 FIRST Championship

Coming soon, we'll share more information on what to expect at the 2026 FIRST Championship as you plan your visit, including registration, hotel accommodations, event guidance, and more about our host city of Houston.

Event Badging

FIRST requires every FIRST Championship attendee to be registered and badged. Event registration grants access to participant-only activities and increases the security of the event.

Attendees will receive an invitation to register.

Event Housing

FIRST also partners with ConferenceDirect to bring teams, volunteers, and all attendees more than 175 FIRST-reviewed hotel location options.

Find Your Hotel

Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information about how to get involved as a 2026 FIRST Championship Sponsor and beyond, please email us at development@firstinspires.org.

Ask about sponsorship opportunities