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Cost & Registration
When you register for a FIRST® program, you're investing in students' futures and giving them the skills they'll need to succeed today and tomorrow.
Investment costs vary by program and offering with additional cost considerations varying by region and event participation.
2026-2027 season pricing
FIRST Registration Options
Please use the tabs below to view the registration costs, associated materials, and available training options.
All prices are listed in USD. Applicable sales tax and shipping not included.
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FIRST LEGO League
Founders Edition (Teams)Ages 6-14 | Grades 2-8FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Founders Edition
(Teams)In BIOGLOW Founders Edition, FIRST LEGO League teams will participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology, creating a model (Explore) or programming a robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during 2 ½ minute matches (Challenge).
If you are outside of the United States and Canada, please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
The 2026-2027 BIOGLOW season will be the final season of FIRST LEGO League.
FIRST LEGO League Explore
Up to 6 students ages 6-10
In FIRST LEGO League Explore BIOGLOW Founders Edition, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems and learn to design, create, and code unique solutions made with LEGO® bricks powered by the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.
$150/seasonWhat's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League Explore team number.
- One (1) BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Explore Set.
- Digital ONLY access to the Team Meeting Guide, containing guidance, lesson plans, and clean up pointers.
- Digital ONLY access to the student Engineering Notebook.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Explore events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Up to 10 students ages 9-14
Teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem solving, coding, and programming a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime that navigates and solves missions of a seasonal robot game. Students also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem related to the theme.
$285/seasonWhat's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League Challenge team number.
- Ability to purchase the BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Challenge Set ($105).
- Digital ONLY access to the Team Meeting Guide, Robot Game Rulebook, and student Engineering Notebook.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Challenge events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
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FIRST LEGO League
Founders Edition (Class Pack)Ages 6-14 | Grades 2-8FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Founders Edition
(Class Pack)In BIOGLOW Founders Edition, FIRST LEGO League Class Packs will participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology, creating a model (Explore) or programming a robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during 2 ½ minute matches (Challenge).
If you are outside of the United States and Canada, please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
The 2026-2027 BIOGLOW season will be the final season of FIRST LEGO League.
FIRST LEGO League Explore
Up to 24 students ages 6-10
In FIRST LEGO League Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems and learn to design, create, and code unique solutions made with LEGO® bricks powered by the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.
$715/seasonWhat's included:
- Four (4) BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Explore Sets.
- Digital ONLY access to the Class Pack Guide and Team Meeting Guide, containing guidance, lesson plans, and event facilitation tips.
- Session-by-session teaching slides.
- One (1) remote Professional Development session seat.
- Class Pack registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Explore events. Class Packs host their own in-school/organization events.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Up to 24 students ages 9-14
Teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem solving, coding, and programming a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime that navigates and solves missions of a seasonal robot game. Students also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem related to the theme.
$850/seasonWhat's included:
- Two (2) BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Challenge Sets.
- Digital ONLY access to the Class Pack Guide, Team Meeting Guide, Robot Game Rulebook, and student Engineering Notebook.
- One (1) remote Professional Development session seat.
- Class Pack registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Challenge events. Class Packs host their own in-school/organization events.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
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FIRST LEGO League
Future EditionAges 5-14 | Grades K-8FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition
In BIOGLOW Future Edition, FIRST LEGO League teams participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI hardware, coding a remote control or autonomous driving base and models. Teams participate in semi-cooperative game play with another team during 2 ½ minute matches.
If you are outside of the United States and Canada, please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
The 2026-2027 BIOGLOW season will be the final season of FIRST LEGO League.
FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2)
Grades K-2 (Ages 5-7)
8-student and 24-student optionsIn FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition, teams of students in grades K-2 participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI.
$250/8-student season$685/ 24-student seasonWhat's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League (K-2) team number.
- Ability to purchase BIOGLOW™ Future Edition Annual Set(s) ($35).
- Access to the LEGO Education Teacher Portal.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League (K-2) events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits are not included with registration and can be purchased through the FIRST Storefront.
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
8-student and 24-student optionsIn FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition, teams of students in grades 3-5 participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI.
$285/8-student season$825/ 24-student seasonWhat's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League (3-5) team number.
- Ability to purchase BIOGLOW™ Future Edition Annual Set(s) ($105).
- Access to the LEGO Education Teacher Portal.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League (3-5) events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits and 3-5 Hardware Bundle are not included with registration and can be purchased through the FIRST Storefront.
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14)
8-student and 24-student optionsIn FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition, teams of students in grades 6-8 participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI.
$285/8-student season$825/ 24-student seasonWhat's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League (6-8) team number.
- Ability to purchase BIOGLOW™ Future Edition Annual Set(s) ($105).
- Access to the LEGO Education Teacher Portal.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League (6-8) events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits are not included with registration and can be purchased through the FIRST Storefront.
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FIRST Tech Challenge
Ages 12-18 | Grades 7-12FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September.
While developing their STEM skills and mastering engineering principles, students learn the value of persistence, innovation, teamwork, and the engineering design process.If you are outside of the United States, Canada, and Mexico please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
Season Registration
What's included
FIRST Tech Challenge team registration include an official FIRST team number, access to materials, and more.
$350/season registrationWhat's included:
- Access to resources for team management and career readiness.
- Access to discounted control system components and build kits through the FIRST Storefront.
- Ability to compete for team awards and submit FIRST Leadership Award nominations for students in 10th and 11th grade.
- Participant/alum access to career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships/employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST Tech Challenge events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- Robot build kits, control system hardware are NOT included in the season registration fee.
Supporting Materials
Additional materials for your program
To participate, you'll need a robot kit of parts, available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront.
$1,500/estimatedRecommended Materials:
- Driver Kit ($295)
- REV Robotics Control Hub ($350)
- Build Kit ($660)
- OPTIONAL: BIOBUZZ Game Set
- OPTIONAL: Field Set Components
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FIRST Robotics Competition
Ages 14-18 | Grades 9-12FIRST Robotics Competition
Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition®. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST® Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.
Season Registration
What's included
FIRST Robotics Competition team registration includes an official FIRST team number, access to materials, and more.
$6,500/season registrationWhat's included:
- Official FIRST Robotics Competition team number for new teams.
- Kit of Parts including the Kickoff Kit, Virtual Kit, and FIRST Choice credits.
- Eligibility for submitted awards, including the FIRST Impact Award (veterans only), student FIRST Leadership Award, and Woodie Flowers Finalist Award.
- Participant/alum access to career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships/employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life.
- Access to team roster to register team members including mentors and participants.
- Participation at one (1) Regional Event for Regional Teams and participation at two (2) District Events for District Teams.
Supporting Materials & Training
Additional resources for your program
Each team registration includes a Kit of Parts and free mentor courses hosted in FIRST Training.
If a team is not attending a local Kickoff, they have the option to be a “MySite” team and have their Kickoff Kit shipped, after Kickoff, to an address of their choice for an additional fee.
Supporting materials
- Kickoff Kit - a box of parts delivered to teams at the start of the season.
- FIRST Choice - items available via an online menu in exchange for credits issued to all teams.
- Virtual Kit - products available directly from FIRST Suppliers either via download or custom order.
Event Information
Your event registration type varies by location.
FIRST Robotics Competition teams compete in one of two models depending on location. Any team not in a district geography is automatically a regional model team.
Participation Models:
- Regional Model: Teams compete at one, usually larger-scale, Regional Event as part of their season registration. From each of these Regional Events, a few teams qualify for the FIRST Championship
- District Model: Teams have the opportunity to compete at two smaller-scale District Events as part of their season registration. Some District Teams will earn enough ranking points at these District events to earn their way to the District Championship Event. Each District sends a representative number of Teams to the FIRST Championship through the District Championship Event.
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Certified Professional Development
Build your skills and confidenceCertified Professional Development
In addition to free resources hosted in FIRST Training, coaches and mentors can sign up and attend FIRST Professional Development.
Remote & In-Person Regional
FIRST Certified Professional Development is available for FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge.
$600/seat- Participate in the FIRST experience from a student's point of view.
- Identify the essential components of the chosen FIRST program and how to engage students in project-based learning.
- Collaborate with other participants and share best practices.
- Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values.
In-Person Academy
This 40-hour FIRST Certified Professional Development course is available for FIRST Tech Challenge.
$2,500/seat- Participate in the FIRST experience from a student's point of view.
- Identify the essential components of the FIRST Tech Challenge and how to engage students in project-based learning.
- Collaborate with other participants and share best practices.
- Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values.
Ages 6-14 | Grades 2-8
FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Founders Edition
FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Founders Edition
(Teams)
In BIOGLOW Founders Edition, FIRST LEGO League teams will participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology, creating a model (Explore) or programming a robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during 2 ½ minute matches (Challenge).
If you are outside of the United States and Canada, please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
The 2026-2027 BIOGLOW season will be the final season of FIRST LEGO League.
FIRST LEGO League Explore
Up to 6 students ages 6-10
In FIRST LEGO League Explore BIOGLOW Founders Edition, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems and learn to design, create, and code unique solutions made with LEGO® bricks powered by the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.
$150/season
What's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League Explore team number.
- One (1) BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Explore Set.
- Digital ONLY access to the Team Meeting Guide, containing guidance, lesson plans, and clean up pointers.
- Digital ONLY access to the student Engineering Notebook.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Explore events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Up to 10 students ages 9-14
Teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem solving, coding, and programming a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime that navigates and solves missions of a seasonal robot game. Students also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem related to the theme.
$285/season
What's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League Challenge team number.
- Ability to purchase the BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Challenge Set ($105).
- Digital ONLY access to the Team Meeting Guide, Robot Game Rulebook, and student Engineering Notebook.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Challenge events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
Ages 6-14 | Grades 2-8
FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Founders Edition
FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Founders Edition
(Class Pack)
In BIOGLOW Founders Edition, FIRST LEGO League Class Packs will participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology, creating a model (Explore) or programming a robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during 2 ½ minute matches (Challenge).
If you are outside of the United States and Canada, please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
The 2026-2027 BIOGLOW season will be the final season of FIRST LEGO League.
FIRST LEGO League Explore
Up to 24 students ages 6-10
In FIRST LEGO League Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems and learn to design, create, and code unique solutions made with LEGO® bricks powered by the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.
$715/season
What's included:
- Four (4) BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Explore Sets.
- Digital ONLY access to the Class Pack Guide and Team Meeting Guide, containing guidance, lesson plans, and event facilitation tips.
- Session-by-session teaching slides.
- One (1) remote Professional Development session seat.
- Class Pack registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Explore events. Class Packs host their own in-school/organization events.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Up to 24 students ages 9-14
Teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem solving, coding, and programming a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime that navigates and solves missions of a seasonal robot game. Students also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem related to the theme.
$850/season
What's included:
- Two (2) BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition Challenge Sets.
- Digital ONLY access to the Class Pack Guide, Team Meeting Guide, Robot Game Rulebook, and student Engineering Notebook.
- One (1) remote Professional Development session seat.
- Class Pack registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League Challenge events. Class Packs host their own in-school/organization events.
- LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Sets are not included with registration and are only available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.
Ages 5-14 | Grades K-8
FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition
In BIOGLOW Future Edition, FIRST LEGO League teams participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI hardware, coding a remote control or autonomous driving base and models. Teams participate in semi-cooperative game play with another team during 2 ½ minute matches.
If you are outside of the United States and Canada, please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
The 2026-2027 BIOGLOW season will be the final season of FIRST LEGO League.
FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2)
Grades K-2 (Ages 5-7)
8-student and 24-student options
In FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition, teams of students in grades K-2 participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI.
$250/8-student season
$685/ 24-student season
What's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League (K-2) team number.
- Ability to purchase BIOGLOW™ Future Edition Annual Set(s) ($35).
- Access to the LEGO Education Teacher Portal.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League (K-2) events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits are not included with registration and can be purchased through the FIRST Storefront.
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
8-student and 24-student options
In FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition, teams of students in grades 3-5 participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI.
$285/8-student season
$825/ 24-student season
What's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League (3-5) team number.
- Ability to purchase BIOGLOW™ Future Edition Annual Set(s) ($105).
- Access to the LEGO Education Teacher Portal.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League (3-5) events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits and 3-5 Hardware Bundle are not included with registration and can be purchased through the FIRST Storefront.
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14)
8-student and 24-student options
In FIRST LEGO League BIOGLOW Future Edition, teams of students in grades 6-8 participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI.
$285/8-student season
$825/ 24-student season
What's included:
- Official FIRST LEGO League (6-8) team number.
- Ability to purchase BIOGLOW™ Future Edition Annual Set(s) ($105).
- Access to the LEGO Education Teacher Portal.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST LEGO League (6-8) events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits are not included with registration and can be purchased through the FIRST Storefront.
Ages 12-18 | Grades 7-12
FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September.
While developing their STEM skills and mastering engineering principles, students learn the value of persistence, innovation, teamwork, and the engineering design process.
If you are outside of the United States, Canada, and Mexico please contact your country's FIRST Program Delivery Partner for registration information.
Season Registration
What's included
FIRST Tech Challenge team registration include an official FIRST team number, access to materials, and more.
$350/season registration
What's included:
- Access to resources for team management and career readiness.
- Access to discounted control system components and build kits through the FIRST Storefront.
- Ability to compete for team awards and submit FIRST Leadership Award nominations for students in 10th and 11th grade.
- Participant/alum access to career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships/employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life.
- Season registration does NOT include participation at official FIRST Tech Challenge events. Event availability varies by region and fees are set by local FIRST Program Delivery Partners.
- Robot build kits, control system hardware are NOT included in the season registration fee.
Supporting Materials
Additional materials for your program
To participate, you'll need a robot kit of parts, available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront.
$1,500/estimated
Recommended Materials:
- Driver Kit ($295)
- REV Robotics Control Hub ($350)
- Build Kit ($660)
- OPTIONAL: BIOBUZZ Game Set
- OPTIONAL: Field Set Components
Ages 14-18 | Grades 9-12
FIRST Robotics Competition
Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition®. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST® Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.
Season Registration
What's included
FIRST Robotics Competition team registration includes an official FIRST team number, access to materials, and more.
$6,500/season registration
What's included:
- Official FIRST Robotics Competition team number for new teams.
- Kit of Parts including the Kickoff Kit, Virtual Kit, and FIRST Choice credits.
- Eligibility for submitted awards, including the FIRST Impact Award (veterans only), student FIRST Leadership Award, and Woodie Flowers Finalist Award.
- Participant/alum access to career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships/employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life.
- Access to team roster to register team members including mentors and participants.
- Participation at one (1) Regional Event for Regional Teams and participation at two (2) District Events for District Teams.
Supporting Materials & Training
Additional resources for your program
Each team registration includes a Kit of Parts and free mentor courses hosted in FIRST Training.
If a team is not attending a local Kickoff, they have the option to be a “MySite” team and have their Kickoff Kit shipped, after Kickoff, to an address of their choice for an additional fee.
Supporting materials
- Kickoff Kit - a box of parts delivered to teams at the start of the season.
- FIRST Choice - items available via an online menu in exchange for credits issued to all teams.
- Virtual Kit - products available directly from FIRST Suppliers either via download or custom order.
Event Information
Your event registration type varies by location.
FIRST Robotics Competition teams compete in one of two models depending on location. Any team not in a district geography is automatically a regional model team.
Participation Models:
- Regional Model: Teams compete at one, usually larger-scale, Regional Event as part of their season registration. From each of these Regional Events, a few teams qualify for the FIRST Championship
- District Model: Teams have the opportunity to compete at two smaller-scale District Events as part of their season registration. Some District Teams will earn enough ranking points at these District events to earn their way to the District Championship Event. Each District sends a representative number of Teams to the FIRST Championship through the District Championship Event.
Build your skills and confidence
Certified Professional Development
In addition to free resources hosted in FIRST Training, coaches and mentors can sign up and attend FIRST Professional Development.
Remote & In-Person Regional
FIRST Certified Professional Development is available for FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge.
$600/seat
- Participate in the FIRST experience from a student's point of view.
- Identify the essential components of the chosen FIRST program and how to engage students in project-based learning.
- Collaborate with other participants and share best practices.
- Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values.
In-Person Academy
This 40-hour FIRST Certified Professional Development course is available for FIRST Tech Challenge.
$2,500/seat
- Participate in the FIRST experience from a student's point of view.
- Identify the essential components of the FIRST Tech Challenge and how to engage students in project-based learning.
- Collaborate with other participants and share best practices.
- Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values.
Resources & Terms
Available Grants
Check for available funding opportunities to help cover the cost of FIRST registration and materials.
Fundraising Toolkit
From stewarding team sponsors to day-to-day fundraising activities, this toolkit will provide a solid foundation for your fundraising efforts.
Payment Terms
Review the FIRST payment terms and policies.Frequently Asked Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
FIRST registration and materials can be purchased through the following payment methods.
The ability to purchase 2026-2027 season registration and materials will be available in July. Deposits can be added to a team or Class Pack account before the FIRST Storefront opens through these methods.
FIRST Storefront Payment Methods:
1. Purchase Order (PO): In order to utilize a purchaser order for payment, your team or Class Pack will need to create or be associated with a financial guarantor organization or institution.
FIRST cannot accept a commitment letter from a School or School District.
2. Credit Card: FIRST accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
3. Check: (USD funds only drawn on a U.S. bank). Please make sure that all checks remitted state your program and team or account number to enable swift & proper crediting.
Learn more about FIRST payment options and terms.
When is payment due?
Payment deadlines vary by program.
Registration for the 2026-2027 season will open in mid-June with the ability to purchase season registration and materials in July.
FIRST LEGO League:
Traditional Team and Class Pack registration is open through the end of the season (April).
FIRST Tech Challenge:
Traditional Team registration is open through the end of the season (April).
FIRST Robotics Competition:
The season team registration fee due date is in mid-November and additional event fees are normally due at the end of January.
How do I create a quote or proforma invoice?
You can create a quote or proforma invoice from the FIRST Storefront.
When the new FIRST Storefront opens in July, you can create a quote or proforma invoice.
More information will be available in the FIRST Help Center once the FIRST Storefront opens.
Is official FIRST event participation included in registration?
Event participation varies by region.
FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge registration does not include event participation.
Traditional Team: teams have the ability to register for locally hosted events through their FIRST Program Delivery Partner. There may be additional fees to participate in these events, and those fees and payment terms are set by the FIRST Program Delivery Partner.
Class Pack: sites host their own celebration event at the end of their experience.
FIRST Robotics Competition teams have one or two events included as part of their registration depending on their geography's participation model.
What are the regional, district, and FIRST Championship event fees for FIRST Robotics Competition?
Here is a breakdown of the season costs related to regional and district model teams.
FIRST Robotics Competition teams compete in one of two models depending on location. Any team not in a district geography is automatically a regional model team. Learn more about competition models.
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Initial Regional Events |
Registration Fee |
Payment Due Date |
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1 Regional Event |
$6,500 (included with your team registration fee) |
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Additional Regional Event |
$3,200 per event |
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Initial District Events |
Registration Fee |
Payment Due Date |
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2 FIRST District Events |
$6,500 (included with your team registration fee) |
November 17, 2026 |
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FIRST Israel |
More information coming soon. |
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FIRST Ontario |
More information coming soon. |
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Pacific Northwest |
More information coming soon. |
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Additional In-District and Inter-District Events that ONLY district teams may choose to attend at additional cost: |
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FIRST California FIRST Chesapeake FIRST Indiana FIRST in Michigan FIRST in Texas FIRST Mid-Atlantic FIRST North Carolina FIRST South Carolina FIRST Wisconsin New England FIRST Peachtree District |
$1,000 per event |
January 21, 2027 |
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FIRST Israel |
More information coming soon. |
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FIRST Ontario |
More information coming soon. |
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Pacific Northwest |
More information coming soon. |
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District Championship |
$4,000 |
FIRST Impact Award Winners must secure their District Championship slot within 72 hours of being notified if qualifying in Week 1-4; 48 hours if qualifying in Weeks 5-7. |
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FIRST Championship |
Registration Fee |
Payment Due Date |
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Pre-qualified teams |
$6,000 |
coming soon |
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In-season qualified teams |
$6,000 |
Listed within the email sent team after qualifying event. |
What are the FIRST Championship event fees?
Here is a breakdown of team registration costs for the 2027 FIRST Championship.
FIRST LEGO League Explore: $750.00
FIRST LEGO League Challenge: $2,000
FIRST Tech Challenge: $3,000
FIRST Robotics Competition: $6,000
What are the shipping costs for FIRST materials?
Shipping costs vary by program and region.
FIRST LEGO League Explore
- Class Pack Registration
- United States: $45
- Canada: $55
- Traditional Team Registration
- United States: $20
- Canada: $32
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
- Class Pack Registration
- United States: $50
- Canada: $52
- Quebec, Canada: $52
- Challenge Set
- United States: $20
FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2)
- Annual Set
- United States: $15
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit
- United States: $15
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Classroom bundle
- United States: $20
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5)
- Annual Set
- United States: $20
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit
- United States: $20
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Classroom bundle
- United States: $20
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI 3-5 Hardware Bundle:
- United States: $15
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8)
- Annual Set
- United States: $20
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit
- United States: $20
- LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Classroom bundle
- United States: $20
FIRST Robotics Competition
- The Kickoff Kit ships free to a local Kickoff (duties, taxes, and fees not included).
- If a team is not attending a local Kickoff, they have the option to be a “MySite” team and have their Kickoff Kit shipped, after Kickoff, to an address of their choice for an additional fee.
Do I need to pay sales tax on my registration?
FIRST is required to collect and remit sales tax in various U.S. taxing jurisdictions.
FIRST has updated its sales tax collection practices following a review by an independent tax consultant.
Registrations that include physical items will be taxed based on the shipping address in applicable jurisdictions. Registration fees that do not include physical items, including event registrations, may also be subject to sales tax in certain areas.
As a result, teams and Class Pack customers who were not previously taxed may see sales tax applied to their 2026-2027 registrations and purchases.
Learn more about sales tax charges and exemption form information on the FIRST Knowledge Base.