Is FIRST LEGO League free?

Fees depend on the country or organiser. Check the official site for current details.

How can my child prepare for FIRST LEGO League?

The key skills are robotics, LEGO SPIKE programming, teamwork. CodingChamp courses that build them: Robotics with Arduino, Scratch. Regular practice on real projects matters more than last-minute cramming.

Competition · 2027

FIRST LEGO League (2026–27 BIOGLOW season)

Teams build and program LEGO robots for a themed mission table and present a research project. The 2026–27 theme is BIOGLOW.

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Key dates

FIRST Championship, Houston28 Apr – 1 May 2027

ℹ️ This is the last FIRST LEGO League season. LEGO Education launches a separate LEGO League in August 2027 (registration March–May 2027).

Who can take part

Grades K–8 across three divisions (about 9–16 outside the US for Challenge). Teams through national partners.

Skills it needs, and how to prepare

Key skills: Robotics, LEGO SPIKE programming, teamwork.

Questions parents ask

FIRST Championship, Houston: 28 Apr – 1 May 2027. It usually runs season August to April, local tournaments through winter. Always confirm on the official site.

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Details were checked on the official site in October 2026. Please confirm dates and rules with FIRST and LEGO Education before entering. CodingChamp is not affiliated with this event.

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