Important update about FIRST® LEGO® League
Since 1998 we have partnered with FIRST® to inspire kids through STEM learning.
As we look to the future, we’ve decided not to renew our partnership with FIRST. The 2026-2027 FIRST® LEGO® League season will be our last together.
What is FIRST® LEGO® League?
FIRST® LEGO® League sparks student interest in STEM and introduces science, technology, engineering and math to students through exciting hands-on project-based learning.
Teams are guided through the cross-curricular program, deepening the learning from LEGO Education Computer Science & AI. Students develop their academic, personal and interpersonal skills as they become part of a global community.
Founders and Future Edition
Starting August 2026, FIRST® LEGO® League will offer both Founders and Future Edition for two seasons:
- Founders Edition: The current experience using SPIKE™ technology. Final season: 2027/2028.
- Future Edition: A new experience using LEGO® Education’s Computer Science & AI hardware. First season: 2026/2027.
After the 2027/2028 season, the new wireless Computer Science & AI hardware will be required for participation.
How it works
The program is designed for multiple teams, making FIRST® LEGO® League suitable for use during school hours as well as in after-school programs.
The program takes students through 16+ hours of building, coding and researching and culminate in celebratory events, giving winning teams the opportunity to progress from school events, to local and regional events and even International Opens or FIRST Championships.
Season theme
The 2026-2027 season theme is called BIOGLOW™ - Join this biodiversity-themed challenge to build, code and explore to protect our planet!
Earth is buzzing with life! From the tiniest insects to the largest mammals, from colorful plants to the incredible habitats they all call home — everything on our planet is connected and all species depend on each other to survive. Biodiversity keeps our world healthy by maintaining the balance between nature and humans, providing essentials like clean water, fresh air, and food.
This season you will join an exciting adventure to protect our planet! Get ready to use your STEM superpowers, team spirit, and creativity!
Getting started
You can register for FIRST® LEGO® League as an individual team or by using the Class Pack. The Class Pack includes all the materials needed to run the program and is designed for groups of up to 30 children (3 to 5 teams), enabling every student in a classroom to take part.
The Team Meeting Guide supports teams through sessions as they design, build and code a LEGO® robot that navigates missions of the robot game, while also developing an innovation project solution to a real-world problem.
Throughout the Class Pack experience, teams will additionally develop the FIRST Core Values which include teamwork, inclusion and discovery.
Impactful STEM learning
FIRST® LEGO® League is designed to have a lasting and positive impact on participants across all demographic groups.
Our rigorous multi-year longitudinal study, conducted by Brandeis University Center for Youth and Communities, provides strong evidence that participation does just that.
Even with just one year of participation in FIRST programs, study participants are two to three times more likely to have gains in STEM outcomes than a comparison group of peers not participating.
