
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology
About FIRST Robotics Competition
Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition®. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST® Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.

Season Calendar

Costs & Registrations
To participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition season, teams must complete season registration through the official FIRST FTC Portal. Rookie teams are required to purchase the necessary control, electronics, and robot sets to build a functioning robot. Cost details are outlined below.
Team Registration
FIRST Robotics Competition team registration provides access to the official FRC competition season, including eligibility to register for Regional events and manage your team through the FIRST Inspires Portal
$6300 USD/per season
Registration for one FRC team (high school–aged students)
Eligibility to compete at an FRC Regional Event
Full event experience, including:
• Dedicated team pit area
• Multiple official qualification matches
• Alliance selection and playoff matches
• Interaction with other teams, mentors, and volunteers
• Eligibility for judged and on-field awards recognising engineering, innovation, teamwork, and performance
Access to official FIRST season materials, including the game manual, team updates, and field documentation
Access to the FIRST Australia dashboard, resources, and support materials



