Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
US, International
Discipline
Robotics, Engineering, STEM, Teamwork
Judging Format
Jurors, Criteria based: Judges interview and observe teams based on award criteria; some awards (FIRST Impact Award, Dean's List Award) are based solely on submissions and separate interviews.
Entries
3,731
Percent Awarded
100%
Registration Cost
Individual Team Registration
$6,300
Additional regional events
$3,000
Important Dates
November 18, 2025
The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) challenges high school students (grades 9-12) to design, build, and program industrial-sized robots to compete in a new, action-packed, themed field game each year. This international team competition emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and engineering skills. Teams compete regionally, aiming to qualify for the National/International FIRST Championship. The registration fee for one team is $6,300, plus costs for additional regional events. Judging is criteria-based, utilizing interviews and observation, with specific awards like the FIRST Impact Award judged solely on submissions. Students gain hands-on experience in complex engineering and teamwork.
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