Events

2027 FIRST Championship

Location:
George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010

Hosted by FIRST®, FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our community as we prepare young people for the future. Qualification and advancement to participate in FIRST Championship varies by program. 

FLL Season Kickoff

2026 FIRST World Championship

Location:
George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010

Hosted by FIRST®, FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our community as we prepare young people for the future. Qualification and advancement to participate in FIRST Championship varies by program.

FLL-E: FLL Explore Festival @ Copper Canyon High School

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Location:
9126 W. Camelback Road Glendale, AZ 85305
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Times are approximate and will be confirmed as we approach March 2026. Tournament Director: Kaylee Garduno ([email protected]) Cost: $25 per team.

FRC: Arizona North Regional

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Location:
J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome 1705 S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/AZFG Register to volunteer at this event You will receive an email from your local event coordinator if you are assigned to a volunteer role. Need help navigating volunteer registration? Download the Volunteer Registration User Guide.

FTC: Copper Qualifier

Time:
All Day
Location:
American Leadership Academy, Queen Creek
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FTC

Our plan to is open qualifying tournament registration by no later than September 6 (kickoff). We anticipate that pricing will remain the same ($225 for two events and $300 for three events with a separate fee for the region championship events.)

FTC: Ironwood Qualifier

Time:
All Day
Location:
Copper Canyon HS, Glendale
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FTC

Our plan to is open qualifying tournament registration by no later than September 6 (kickoff). We anticipate that pricing will remain the same ($225 for two events and $300 for three events with a separate fee for the region championship events.)

FLL-E: FLL Explore Festival @ Scottsdale Christian Academy

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Location:
14400 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85032
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This event is hosted by the Engineering and Robotics program at Scottsdale Christian Academy. Click here for more information about their program. Host / Contact: Brian Martin ([email protected]) Cost: $25 per team

FTC: Petrified Wood Qualifier

Time:
All Day
Location:
Brophy College Prep, Phoenix
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FTC

Our plan to is open qualifying tournament registration by no later than September 6 (kickoff). We anticipate that pricing will remain the same ($225 for two events and $300 for three events with a separate fee for the region championship events.)

FTC: Saguaro Blossom Qualifier

Time:
All Day
Location:
Microchip, Chandler
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FTC

Our plan to is open qualifying tournament registration by no later than September 6 (kickoff). We anticipate that pricing will remain the same ($225 for two events and $300 for three events with a separate fee for the region championship events.)

FLL-C: 2026 Arizona FLL Challenge State Championship

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Location:
ASU West Valley Campus 13590 N 47th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
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Tournament Director: Rick KaleVolunteer Coordinator: Justin Ivey FAQs Parking Parking at the ASU West Valley campus is done through the AMP Park mobile app. To save time when you arrive on campus, you can download the app now and pre-load information about your vehicle(s). You can download the app from the Apple App Store or…

FTC: Desert Vista Qualifier

Time:
All Day
Location:
Glendale Prep, Peoria
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FTC

FLL-E: FLL Explore Festival @ ASU West Valley Campus

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Location:
ASU West Valley Campus 4701 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ 85306
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Hosted by FTC team # 10984 Beep PatrolBeep Patrol FTC team #10984 is a 7th-year high-school community team from Litchfield Park, Arizona. They build robots and compete against other teams, and share what they learn with everyone. Hosts / Contacts: FTC team 10984 Beep Patrol, Pavan Vasudev ([email protected]) & Sharon Vasudev ([email protected]) Cost: $25 per…

FRC: FIRST  Robotics Competition Season Kickoff

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TBD
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FIRST® Robotics Competition teams will use their engineering skills to re-imagine the past in REBUILT™ presented by Haas.

FLL-C: East Mesa Qualifier @ ASU Polytechnic Campus

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Location:
ASU Polytechnic Campus 7001 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
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To register for this event: https://na.eventscloud.com/azfll-challenge-qualifiers-unearthedMore information to come as the event gets closer Due to the university being closed, Lunch will not be available on campus. Please either pack your own lunch for your event or be prepared to pick up lunch from a nearby location.

FLL-E: FLL Explore Festival @ Orange Grove Middle School in Tucson

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Location:
Orange Grove Middle School 1911 E Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
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The Explore Festival will be held concurrently with and at the same location as the Tucson FLL Challenge qualifier. The organizers may need to slightly adjust the start and end times of the festival to ensure the schedule for both events works well together. Registrants will be notified as the schedule is confirmed. Hosts /…

FLL-C: Skyline Qualifier @ Skyline Gila River High School

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Location:
Skyline Gila River High School 255 E Riggs Rd,Chandler, AZ 85249
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During Lunch, meet the Phoenix Suns mascot, Go the Gorilla. The following email was sent to coaches on 12/8 by Tournament Director Rick Kale. Hi Coaches and Teams! Your big day is almost here. Below is a “comprehensive” list of information for you as you do final preparations. School address: 255 E Riggs Rd, Chandler,…

FLL-C: Si Se Puede Foundation Qualifier @ Microchip Inc

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Location:
Microchip Technology Inc. 2355 W Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85224
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Welcome! Hello Coaches and Teams!  Your big day is almost here! Below is a comprehensive list of details to help with your final preparations for the Si Se Puede Foundation Qualifier @ Microchip Inc. Important Forms for this event SSPF STEM Center Consent & Release Waiver Microchip Inc Visitor Release Schedule (tentative) 7:30–8:30 a.m. –…

FLL-C: CGCC Qualifier @ Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Location:
Chandler Gilbert Community College - Pecos Campus 2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
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Event Location Chandler Gilbert Community College, Pecos Campus2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ, 85225 Parking & Entry Materials to Bring Event Schedule [Subject to Change!!!] *Times are contingent on the judge’s deliberation and overall scheduling. What to Expect at an FLL Challenge Qualifier A qualifier event is a full, exciting day. FIRST LEGO League events…

FLL-C: Glendale Qualifier @ Cactus High School

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Location:
Cactus High School 6330 W Greenway Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
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Parking Park anywhere in the main lot off Greenway! Lunch & Concession Teams are welcome to bring their own food! Please keep pit areas tidy and food-free during matches and judging.Concessions will be available for purchase with cash or card, along with exclusive Glendale Qualifier T-Shirts in 4 colors and adult & youth sizes! T-shirts will…