Robotics · School or team
FIRST Tech Challenge
Follow your region’s FTC season toward regional and culminating championship opportunities.
Who it’s for: Student robotics teams
Your first step
Join or form an FTC team and find the regional organizer’s current advancement instructions.
Open official guideThe route
Team and local events
Build for the season’s game and enter the events offered by your region.
Regional championship
Qualify through the regional event structure and current advancement rules.
Culminating event selection
Regional allocations and the competition manual govern invitations to FIRST Championship or Premier Events.
Before you commit: An advancing team’s destination is not always FIRST Championship; allocations and scoring rules depend on the season and region.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: FIRST. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.