FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Where curiosity meets creativity, and kids build the future with LEGO®
FIRST LEGO League Challenge - Passion for STEM
FIRST LEGO League Challenge is designed for students aged 9 to 16. Each year, participants work for several weeks, either as a team or as a class, tackling a shared project like real engineers. They plan, design, and program an autonomous LEGO® Education robot, conduct research on a self-chosen topic, and create a presentation of their findings.
The FIRST Core Values - such as respectful interaction, shared experiences, and critical thinking—are at the heart of the program.
After several weeks of preparation, teams compete in regional and national tournaments to present their solutions, while classes host an internal final event to showcase their projects.
Start a Team: FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Gather your team
Each team requires at least 2 adult coaches and up to 10 students aged 9-16. Students can come from a school, a group of friends, a local club, or a homeschooling network. No prior robotics experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
More Information
Season Calendar
Costs & Registrations
To participate in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge season, teams must purchase Team Registration and an official FIRST LEGO League Challenge Kit. Both are available through the FIRST Australia Dashboard. Teams will also need a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Robotics Set, which can be purchased from an approved Australian LEGO reseller. Cost details are outlined below.
Team Registration
FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team registration includes guided materials you need to engage participants and access to purchase other supporting materials.
$200 + GST /per season
Registration for one Challenge team (up to 10 students)
Eligibility to compete at a Regional Qualifying Event
Official judging and scoring, including robot performance and research project presentations
Full event experience, including:
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Dedicated team pit area
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Multiple official robot matches
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Interaction with other teams and volunteers
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Eligibility for awards recognising innovation, teamwork, and performance
Access to the FIRST Australia dashboard, resources, and support materials
Challenge Kit
To participate, teams will need to purchase the current season Challenge Kit via the FIRST Dashboard or an Australian LEGO reseller.
$350 + GST /per kit
15 LEGO Challenges: Approximately 1916 parts used to build the 15 mission models on the competition mat.
Challenge Mat: A themed mat that serves as the gameplay field for the robot missions.
Rulebook: A physical or digital copy of the Robot Game Rulebook
Additional Materials
SPIKE PRIME Robotics Set
To participate in FIRST LEGO League Challenge, you will need a LEGO Education robotics set in addition to the materials we provide. We recommend the LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set, as it is perfectly aligned with the program's requirements and educational curriculum. Teams require one set, while 3 to 5 sets are ideal for classes.
Challenge Table
The FIRST LEGO League Challenge Table is the official competition field surface used by teams to practise and compete during the FLL Challenge season. The table provides a standardised playing environment to ensure consistency between team training, local events, and official competitions.