How to enroll
Two adult coaches create the team in the FIRST Dashboard. Students then join that team.
- Ask whether your school or a local club already has an FTC team
- If not, find two adults willing to coach and create a team
- Each student registers online and joins the team
By Team registration is open through April
Student registration ↗Starting a new team? The coach creates it in the FIRST Dashboard.
FIRST Dashboard ↗In plain words
Teams design, build and program a robot for a new game each season, then compete at local events. The season's top teams go to the FIRST Championship, April 28 – May 1, 2027.
Great for
Builders and coders who want a long team project
Less ideal if
No adults can coach, or the team can't cover the costs
What it takes
Cost
$350 per team per season, plus a robot kit (about $1,500) and event fees
Format
In person · local events, then Championship
Who
Team · two adult coaches required
Time
Weekly build sessions through the season
Where it leads
- Local events
Qualification rules vary by region
- FIRST ChampionshipApr 28 – May 1, 2027