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More than events

Young people deserve to be inspired by STEM like they’re at a music festival or sports event.

Where STEM meets sport

FIRST Tech Challenge is more than robots – it’s teamwork, resilience, and community. Our free events provide a platform for young people to showcase their talent on a global stage.

“It’s the most inspiring, challenging, nail-biting tech competition you’ll ever see!”

Excelsis, 15, P4F Robotics

Scrimmages

Nov – Dec

An afternoon practicing on the game field, meeting other teams, sharing ideas and growing your network.

Tournaments

Feb – Mar

One-day spectaculars – teams play qualifying matches, compete for industry-judged awards and a coveted spot at the UK champs.

Championship

London, April 2027

A two day festival of robotics where teams collaborate and compete to represent their team on the global stage.

2027 event programme

Between February and March, we’ll be hosting regional qualifying tournaments across the UK – from Belfast to Bournemouth.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, employer, or just mad about STEM – join us for an arena side view of applied engineering talent in action! Check out the map for your nearest event.

Volunteer at events

Pay it forward. Donate your time and expertise to help us build More Than Robots.

Discover how

  • We build More Than Robots

    We make STEM more diverse – using robots, industry mentors, and epic competitions to drive a skills-equipped, workforce-ready talent pipeline.