This Is What FIRST Really Builds.

Not just robots. Skills, teamwork, and real-world readiness.

One Idea: Young People Can Change the World.

40+ Countries

700K+ Students

35+ Years Running

FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a nonprofit running youth robotics programs from elementary school through high school, making science and engineering as exciting as any sport.

Learn More at FIRSTInspires.org

The FIRST Program Pathway

FIRST grows with students from K-12, and Team 8041 is at the top of that ladder.

FLL

FIRST LEGO League

Grades PreK-8

Elementary and middle school students discover science and technology through hands-on LEGO robotics missions and team challenges.

FTC

FIRST Tech Challenge

Grades 7-12 | Ages 12-18

Middle and high school teams design, build, and code a robot using an Android-based control system to compete in a game challenge.

FRC

FIRST Robotics Competition

Grades 9-12 | Ages 14-18

High school teams build 125-pound industrial robots in six weeks and compete in alliance matches at regional and national events.

We Are Here

How a Season Plays Out

The FRC season kicks off in January and ends in the spring.

Kickoff

January

FIRST reveals the game to FRC teams, and teams start planning and building.

District Events

March

FRC teams play two district events and try to earn as many district points as possible.

State Championship

April

District points decide which Michigan teams advance to the FIRST in Michigan State Championship.

FIRST Championship

April

The top teams from every district and regional meet in Houston, the event everyone calls Worlds.