Cost & Registration
FIRST® Robotics Competition leaves students with a sense of accomplishment and the understanding that they can do anything with their collective skills, leadership and confidence, and that their experience with FIRST will positively impact their future.
Effective when the FIRST Dashboard opens in May for the 2025-2026 season, FIRST Robotics Competition team registration fees for teams in the U.S. and Canada who register through the FIRST® Dashboard will be $6,300, which is an increase of $300. Read the full announcement on the FIRST Community blog.
2026 Team Registration for FIRST Robotics Competition teams includes the following:
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Official FIRST Robotics Competition team number for new teams.
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2026 Season Registration.
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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.)
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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.
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Virtual Kit, and
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FIRST Choice credits
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Free shipping of Kickoff Kit to a Local Kickoff (duties, taxes, and fees not included)
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Eligibility for submitted Awards, including FIRST Impact Award (veterans only), Dean’s List Award, and Woodie Flowers Finalist Award
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Participant/alum access to career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships/employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life
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Access to team roster to register team members including mentors and participants
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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.
Season Cost
All Registration Fees are in U.S. Dollars only and sales tax may apply. Please note, by registering for any FIRST Program, you agree to FIRST Payment Terms.
(Dashboard Tutorials provide step-by-step walkthroughs of the process.)
Regional Event Participants
| FIRST Events - ALL REGIONALS | Registration Fee | Payment Due |
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| 1 Regional Event | $6,300 | November 18, 2025 |
| Additional Regional Event(s) | $3,000 | January 21, 2026 |
| FIRST Championship (pre-qualified teams) |
$5,750 | coming soon |
| FIRST Championship (in-season qualifying teams) |
$5,750 | Email to team upon qualification with due date and terms |
District Event Participants
Review the District & Regional Teams webpage for information about what areas compete in the District model.
Please note that the following districts have different payment terms and teams in these areas should consult their District Leadership with any questions.:
- FIRST Israel District (See FIRST Israel website for payment terms, fees, and payment due dates.)
- FIRST Ontario District (See FIRST Canada website for payment terms, fees, and payment due dates.)
- Pacific Northwest FIRST District (See FIRST Washington website for payment terms, fees, and payment due dates.)
| FIRST Events - ALL DISTRICTS | Registration Fee | Payment Due |
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| 2 District Events | $6,300 | November 18, 2025 |
| Additional Inter-District Plays** | $1,000 | January 21, 2026 |
| District Championship*** | $4,000 | See below*** |
| FIRST Championship (pre-qualified teams) |
$5,750 | coming soon |
| FIRST Championship (in-season qualifying teams) |
$5,750 | Email to team upon qualification with due date and terms |
District teams are able to play additional events if they choose for the below fees:
| FIRST Events - Additional In-District Plays** | Registration Fee | Payment Due Date |
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$1,000 | January 21, 2026 |
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$500 | |
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$1,500 | |
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See details above for payment terms for these districts. | |
*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.