The 2025-2026 Game Manual is a guide for the FTC game of "Decode" presented by RTX. The manual serves as the essential guide for all participating teams, providing comprehensive details on how to play the game, build the robot, and compete fairly and safely. It outlines the rules and processes that teams must follow throughout the competition season. The 2025-2026 DECODE game manual for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) includes comprehensive information spanning game rules, robot construction guidelines, event logistics, and the FIRST Core Values. It serves as the definitive guide for all participating teams.