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Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.

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2023 Team Avatars

Jan 18, 2023 Written by Jason Proulx, FIRST Robotics Competition Software Engineer

The Team Avatar Submission Portal is NOW OPEN for 2023 team avatars!

Post-Kickoff Reminders

Jan 12, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

While your teams are deep in strategy, design, and build work, we want to highlight a few upcoming deadlines and an event venue change.

Post-Kickoff Game Info

Jan 10, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

Holy moly! What a weekend! Whether you joined us in-person in Manchester, New Hampshire, at a local kickoff, with your team, or at your house, I hope you enjoyed the 2023 FIRST® Robotics Competition Kickoff presented by Novelis. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire team of staff, partners, and volunteers that make the worldwide start of each season possible.

Team Resources

Jan 05, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

We have some great resources available to help teams this season!

Kickoff: Around the Corner!

Jan 03, 2023 Written by Kate Pilotte, Senior Kit of Parts Manager, but the work of SO MANY!

In just a few days, we will kick off the 2023 season. Things happen quickly so we want to make sure you are prepared.

Here are some January dates you don’t want to miss:

Career Resources Coming Soon!

Dec 28, 2022 Written by Michelle Long, Director of Alumni Relations

Michelle Long (she/her) from FIRST® shares some tips and resources for making the most of your FIRST experience as you think about life after high school!

Kickoff Hype!

Dec 19, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

Saturday. January 7, 2023. Noon ET! It’s the FIRST® Robotics Competition Kickoff presented by Novelis, and we are so excited to get this season officially underway! 

Accessibility Updates for FIRST® Robotics Competition

Dec 15, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST® Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

As we get closer and closer to the 2023 FIRST® Robotics Competition Season, we wanted to share some updates with respect to accessibility that we have been working on.

2023 FIRST Championship Advancement

Dec 13, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

This blog contains additional information about how teams will qualify for the FIRST Championship during the 2023 season. 

Double Elimination Playoffs Update

Dec 08, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

We are excited to announce that we will be implementing the Double Elimination Playoff Model at all official FIRST Robotics Competition Events for the 2023 season.