Cost & Registration

2026 Team Registration for FIRST Robotics Competition teams includes the following:

1. Official FIRST Robotics Competition team number for new teams.

2. 2026 Season Registration.

3. FIRST Robotics Competition Kit of Parts (Note: registration fees do not cover duties, fees, or taxes associated with shipping Kit of Parts items, nor do they cover shipping Kickoff Kits to team locations or shipping FIRST Choice material. FIRST is not responsible for these additional costs. Additional costs per teams vary.)

• Kickoff Kit (Rookie* teams receive additional materials with their Kickoff Kit) - includes materials to create a basic game-specific robot and other robot supplies. Teams can opt out of specific portions of the Kickoff Kit in exchange for vouchers.

• Virtual Kit, and

• FIRST Choice credits

4. Free shipping of Kickoff Kit to a Local Kickoff (duties, taxes, and fees not included)

5. Eligibility for submitted Awards, including FIRST Impact Award (veterans only), Dean’s List Award, and Woodie Flowers Finalist Award

6. Participant/alum access to career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships/employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life

7. Access to team roster to register team members including mentors and participants

8. Participation at one (1) Regional Event for Regional Teams or participation at two (2) District Events for District Teams

FIRST believes all students need equitable access to opportunity, relevant mentorship, and engagement to build a foundation for a bright future. We are available to assist teams in securing funding when extra help is needed. Registered teams also receive complimentary access to FIRST fundraising tools and resources to help teams create their own opportunities. Grants and sponsorships for teams may also be available provided locally, regionally, and nationally by many corporations.

Teams can play additional In-District or Inter-District events for a fee of $1,000 by January 21st, 2026 (For the 2026 Season)

*Rookie: Read full criteria

**Additional In-District and Inter-District Plays: Apply only to teams participating in the District system. 

***District Championships: FIRST Impact Award Winners must secure their District Championship slot within 72 hours of being notified if qualifying in Week 1-4; 48 hours if qualifying in Weeks 5-6.