How to enroll
Lead coaches register the team. Students join their school or community team.
- Ask whether your high school has an FRC team, and when it recruits
- Join the team's fall training before the January game release
- Register online as a student once you're on the team
By Teams pay by Nov 17. Join a team this fall.
Student registration ↗In plain words
High school teams build an industrial-size robot in about two months for a game released on January 9, 2027, then compete at district or regional events. Top teams go to the FIRST Championship.
Great for
High schoolers who want serious engineering on a big team
Less ideal if
The school has no team. Starting one is a big commitment.
What it takes
Cost
$6,500 per team per season, usually paid by the school or sponsors
Format
In person · district or regional events
Who
Large team · two lead coaches required
Time
Intense build season from January, plus events in spring
Where it leads
- Game releaseJan 9, 2027
- District or regional events
Spring
- FIRST ChampionshipApr 28 – May 1, 2027