A Message to the FIRST Community
Our first priority, as always, is the safety and wellness of the FIRST community. Learn more about what we're planning for the 2020-21 season
FIRST ® Tech Challenge
Way More Than Building Robots
2020-2021 Game and Season Info
It’s time to be a game changer. Are you up for the challenge?
ULTIMATE GOALSM, presented by Qualcomm.
Code, Design, and Compete with Robots!
FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming.
Proven, Verifiable Impact!
87% Express Interest in Attending College
98% Problem Solving Skills Increase
100% Teamwork Skills Increase
Start a Team
The really cool thing about FIRST Tech Challenge is...all skill levels are welcomed and needed, technical or non-technical. Student and adult team members are encouraged to bring any skills they already have, like coding, electronics, metalworking, graphic design, web creation, public speaking, videography, and more.
Experience a FIRST Tech Challenge Event
Hard work pays off! Each FIRST Tech Challenge season culminates with local and regional events where qualifying teams compete for awards and a spot in the FIRST Championship.
Cost & Registration
Costs for fielding a FIRST Tech Challenge team may vary depending on level of participation.
