2026-2027 Season — FIRST Wisconsin Team Guide FIRST has rolled out a refreshed FIRST Dashboard and a new FIRST Storefront for the 2026-2027 season, and the process for getting your team competition ready is different than it was last year. Plan to spend more time than usual on registration and training this season — the steps below walk you through exactly what needs to happen and where. 1. What's Changed This Season New FIRST Dashboard and FIRST Storefront Starting this seas

The Argosy Foundation is hiring a full-time Program Assistant to manage its FIRST Robotics grant portfolio. They are specifically looking for candidates with direct FIRST experience as a participant, mentor, or volunteer. Key Details: Role: Program Assistant (FIRST Robotics Portfolio) Compensation: $50,000 starting salary + full benefits Location: Remote, with the ability to work from the Milwaukee, WI office as requested Travel: 2–3 overnight trips per year (mostly Febr

Showdown in Sheboygan (Sheboygan, WI) 5 Advancement spots Thumb Wars (New Berlin, WI) 4 Advancement spots Jag-Wire Qualifier (Green Bay, WI) 4 Advancement spots Whitewater RoboRage (Whitewater, WI) 3 Advancement spots Lakeshore Ignites (Reedsville, WI) 3 Advancement spots Madison Fish Fry (Sun Prairie, WI) 3 Advancement spots Battle of Brookfield (Brookfield, WI) 2 Advancement spots Skirmish of Brookfield (Brookfield, WI) 2 Advancement spots

What an un-bee-lievable start to the season! This past weekend, energy was buzzing across the entire state as teams gathered for multiple local kickoff events. Swarms of students, mentors, and volunteers came together to witness the official reveal of this year's game: BIOBUZZ. A massive shout-out to all our incredible event hosts and volunteers who helped our community cross-pollinate and kick things off with a bang! Kickoff Slide Deck Missed the live presentation, need thos

Round 1 of FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Event Preferencing is officially live on the FIRST Wisconsin Website FTC Page! 📅 Important Dates Round 1 (Events before January): Sep 12, 12:00 PM – Sep 22, 11:59 PM Round 2 (Events January & after): Sep 30, 12:00 PM – Oct 7, 11:59 PM Wait List Sign Up Opens: Oct 14, 12:00 PM

FRC coaches, mentors, student leaders, volunteers, and supporters: September FRC Program call is this Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Join us to get the latest updates for the upcoming build and competition season. Quick Steps: Register: Click the link below to sign up. Check Email: You will receive a personal link to join the meeting. Check Spam: Look in your spam folder if you do not see your entry link.

Today was FTC Kickoff around the world and in Wisconsin, our teams are BUZZING over this years game. BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Game Animation - YouTube Students from across the state gathered to watch the game reveal, view the field, attend workshops, discuss strategy with other teams, and begin building robots for this year’s new game. A Group of teams are gathered at Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin, in partnership with FUN Robotics Network for “ROBOT in 30 Hours

This is your team's chance to honor an adult coach or mentor who defines Gracious Professionalism and guides you to success. Award Overview Students nominate their outstanding mentor through a 40-to-60-second video. This award will be presented at the Wisconsin State Championship in February. The deadline to submit your nomination is February 7, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. The award description and requirements can be found here: FIRST Game Manual (See Section 6.5.2). Submit your nomi

FIRST Wisconsin is dedicated to ensuring students statewide can access its programs. Local and national grants are available to support new and returning FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams. Grant information is available on the FIRST Wisconsin website under each program. These grants help cover startup costs, sustain teams, and expand access for students from underrepresented or underserved communities.

You are invited to participate in this research study as part of a dissertation project. The purpose of this study is to gather information and perspectives related to youth robotics programs. Your participation is voluntary, and you may choose to stop participating at any time without penalty or consequence. You can find out the full information about this study here. You are the ideal audience for this survey because of your direct experience, involvement, and firsthand kno

Eligible public schools, 2R and 2X charter schools, private schools, and home-based educational programs may apply for up to $6,000 to support participation in robotics competitions. To qualify, teams must consist only of students in grades 6-12. Eligible expenses are limited to required fees, required kits, and required supplies to participate in a robotics competition; travel expenses to robotics competition for eligible team members and their mentor only; and a stipend fo

Students will especially enjoy the interactive experiences, from adjusting robot components to observing live demonstrations in action. You will meet mentors, volunteers, and fellow students who are passionate about STEM. With fun, hands-on activities, guidance from experienced mentors, and the chance to explore real robotics challenges, this event is a perfect way for students to dive into STEM. This FTC showcase invites you to learn, experiment, and have fun. Stop by our b

FRC Coaches, mentors, student leaders, volunteers and supporters. Don't miss this opportunity to stay up to date with the latest information about the upcoming build and competition season. Please click on the button below to register for this call. When you sign up it will let you save the event on your calendar and it will send you a personal link to join our call.

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 FIRST Tech Challenge season, we want to clarify the FIRST Wisconsin FTC safety glasses policy. We are adopting the policy FIRST implemented at the Championships this past April. At FTC events this season, you will see a version of a sign stating, “Activities in this area MAY require safety glasses.” Safety glasses must be worn by competitors and volunteers at practice fields, competition fields, and near power tools or active robots. They are n

Hey FIRST Wisconsin Community! The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is hiring a full-time Robotics and Community Programs Lead at their downtown Milwaukee STEM Center. This is a great opportunity for FIRST alumni, experienced coaches/mentors, or key event volunteers looking to turn their passion for robotics into a full-time profession. The Role at a Glance: Lead the Milwaukee Metro FTC League: Manage the local FTC leagues, support regional events, and serve as the main

Sign up today to secure your spot at one of our Kickoff events, where you'll get the inside scoop on all things BIOBUZZTM, network with teams in your area, and explore the new season and field. Click here to view the full schedule and reserve your place: BIOBUZZ KICKOFF Events Join us and let’s make this BIOBUZZ season the best one yet! 🐝✨

Thursday September 10, 2026 6:30 pm Tune in for information about the 2026/27 FTC Season

Clarios and FIRST Wisconsin have officially announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Scholarships! Congratulations goes out to Emilie Fuhr and Alexander Fleming for earning this prestigious honor to support their bright futures in STEM. Meet the 2026 Scholars Emilie Fuhr (UW-Platteville): An alumna of Charger Robotics Team 537, Emilie is a senior Mechanical Engineering student and a Battery Quality Assurance Lab Intern at Clarios, where she focuses on automating and optimi

Limited funding remains for eligible FIRST-related DonorsChoose projects. Projects will be reviewed and funding allocated as they are received. Educators should submit their classroom project requests before September 30, 2026, or before the money runs out.