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Students ages 5-16 (grades K-8) develop their STEM skills and participate in hands-on robotics activities using LEGO® bricks.

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FIRST LEGO League Editions

For nearly three decades, FIRST® and LEGO® Education have partnered to deliver FIRST LEGO League and introduce millions of young people to STEM through hands-on learning, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

The 2026-2027 FIRST LEGO League season, BIOGLOW™, will be the final season of the program and include two editions: Founders Edition and Future Edition. Event availability, format, and timing will vary by region.

  • Founders Edition (Grades 2-8 | Ages 6-16)

    based on LEGO Education SPIKE technology

    BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition

    In BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition, FIRST® LEGO® League Explore (ages 6-10) and Challenge (ages 9-16, varies by country) teams will participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology.

    Students in Explore will focus on the fundamentals of engineering while experiencing hands-on problem solving. Students will learn to design, code, and discover real-world solutions using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.

    Students in Challenge will apply the STEM skills they have learned to friendly competition. These students will program a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during two-and-a-half minute matches.  They will also explore the biodiversity theme in the game and Innovation Project.  Details will be released at season kickoff on August 4, 2026.

  • Future Edition (Grades K-8 | Ages 5-16)

    Based on LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Kits

    BIOGLOW™ Future Edition

    In BIOGLOW™ Future Edition, FIRST LEGO League teams (Options for Grades K-2/Ages 5-7 and Grades 3-8/Ages 8-16, ages vary by country) participate in a game experience centered around biodiversity, using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits.

    Teams will collaborate to build and code wireless hardware to advance their skills and solve mission in this new interactive alliance-based game across the mat during the two-and-a-half minute matches. 

    Through their Innovation Project, they will dig deeper and learn more about biodiversity and how the balance between nature and humans keeps our world healthy.

    Challenge details will be released at season kickoff on August 4, 2026.

based on LEGO Education SPIKE technology

BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition

In BIOGLOW™ Founders Edition, FIRST® LEGO® League Explore (ages 6-10) and Challenge (ages 9-16, varies by country) teams will participate in a game experience using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology.

Students in Explore will focus on the fundamentals of engineering while experiencing hands-on problem solving. Students will learn to design, code, and discover real-world solutions using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.

Students in Challenge will apply the STEM skills they have learned to friendly competition. These students will program a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during two-and-a-half minute matches.  They will also explore the biodiversity theme in the game and Innovation Project.  Details will be released at season kickoff on August 4, 2026.
Based on LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Kits

BIOGLOW™ Future Edition

In BIOGLOW™ Future Edition, FIRST LEGO League teams (Options for Grades K-2/Ages 5-7 and Grades 3-8/Ages 8-16, ages vary by country) participate in a game experience centered around biodiversity, using LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits.

Teams will collaborate to build and code wireless hardware to advance their skills and solve mission in this new interactive alliance-based game across the mat during the two-and-a-half minute matches. 

Through their Innovation Project, they will dig deeper and learn more about biodiversity and how the balance between nature and humans keeps our world healthy.

Challenge details will be released at season kickoff on August 4, 2026.

Flexible Registration Options

To support educators and community teams, both BIOGLOW Editions have registration options for small teams and classrooms.

To learn more about our options, please select the LEGO Education technology you plan to use to participate.
SPIKE Essential or Prime Computer Science & AI kits
FIRST LEGO League team “Eagles Tech” from Paraguay competes in UNEARTHED at the 2026 FIRST Championship
LEGO Education SPIKE technology

Here's How to Get Started - Founders Edition

To support educators and community teams, BIOGLOW Founders Edition has registration options for small teams and classrooms.

  • FIRST® LEGO® League Explore

    Grades 2-4 | Ages 6-10

    FIRST® LEGO® League Explore

    Students in Explore will focus on the fundamentals of engineering while experiencing hands-on problem solving. Students will learn to design, code, and discover real-world solutions using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.

    Who do I need?

    FIRST LEGO League Explore needs two dedicated adult coaches (traditional teams) or one (1) facilitator (Class Pack) to guide students throughout their STEM exploration journey. No technical skills are required!

    Students do not need to have expressed an interest in STEM to participate – they just need a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

    • Traditional Team: Two adult coaches and 2-6 youth team members ages 6-10 (grades 2-4).

    • Class Pack: One educator or facilitator with up to 24 students ages 6-10 (grades 2-4).

    • Both options: other adults can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

    What do I need?

    All registration options need at least one LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set (we recommend one (1) set for every four (4) students), available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.

    Students use the SPIKE Essential and the included FIRST LEGO League Explore Set to bring students’ ideas to life. 

    • Required: LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set.

    • Required: Laptop/tablet.

    • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

    How much does it cost?

    Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League Explore include the yearly registration fee and LEGO Education SPIKE Essential*. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

    • Traditional Team: $500 (registration + one (1) SPIKE Essential Set).

    • Class Pack: $2,900 (registration + six (6) SPIKE Essential Sets).

    • Optional Professional Development: $600 per seat.

    • Local Events (team only) are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and event fees are separate from the yearly registration fee.

    *The LEGO Education SPIKE Essential is available through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.

    See Pricing. 

    What resources are available?

    From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League Explore provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

    • FIRST Training courses.

    • Team Meeting Guide (facilitator).

    • Teaching Slide Decks (facilitator).

    • Engineering Notebooks (students).

    • Class Pack Guide (facilitator) for Class Pack registration only.

    View Resources. 

  • FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

    Grades 4-8 | Ages 8-16

    FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

    Students in Challenge will apply the STEM skills they have learned to friendly competition. These students will program a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during two-and-a-half minute matches.  They will also explore the biodiversity theme in the game and Innovation Project. 

    Who do I need?

    FIRST LEGO League Challenge needs two dedicated adult coaches (traditional teams) or one (1) facilitator (Class Pack) to guide students throughout their STEM exploration journey. No technical skills are required!

    Students do not need to have expressed an interest in STEM to participate – they just need a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

    • Traditional Team: Two adult coaches and 2-10 youth team members ages 9-16 (grades 4-8).
    • Class Pack: One educator or facilitator with up to 24 students ages 9-16 (grades 4-8).
    • Both options: Other adults can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.
    What do I need?

    All registration options need at least one LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set (we recommend one (1) set for every four (4) students), available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026. Traditional teams also need to purchase a yearly Challenge Set that contains a themed mat and mission models. 

    • Required: LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set.
    • Required: Yearly Challenge Set.
    • Required: Laptop/tablet.
    • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.
    How much does it cost?

    Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League Challenge include the yearly registration fee and LEGO Education SPIKE Prime*. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building.

    • Traditional Team: $900 (registration + one (1) SPIKE Prime Set + Challenge Set).
    • Class Pack: $4,200 (registration + six (6) SPIKE Prime Sets).
    • Optional Professional Development: $600 per seat.
    • Local Events (team only) are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and event fees are separate from the yearly registration fee.

    *The LEGO Education SPIKE Prime is available through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026. 

    See Pricing. 

    What resources are available?

    From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League Challenge provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience.

    • FIRST Training courses.
    • Team Meeting Guide (facilitator).
    • Teaching Slide Decks (facilitator).
    • Engineering Notebooks (students).
    • Robot Game Rulebook.
    • Class Pack Guide (facilitator) for Class Pack registration only.

    View Resources. 

Grades 2-4 | Ages 6-10

FIRST® LEGO® League Explore

Students in Explore will focus on the fundamentals of engineering while experiencing hands-on problem solving. Students will learn to design, code, and discover real-world solutions using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.

Who do I need?

FIRST LEGO League Explore needs two dedicated adult coaches (traditional teams) or one (1) facilitator (Class Pack) to guide students throughout their STEM exploration journey. No technical skills are required!

Students do not need to have expressed an interest in STEM to participate – they just need a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

  • Traditional Team: Two adult coaches and 2-6 youth team members ages 6-10 (grades 2-4).

  • Class Pack: One educator or facilitator with up to 24 students ages 6-10 (grades 2-4).

  • Both options: other adults can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

What do I need?

All registration options need at least one LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set (we recommend one (1) set for every four (4) students), available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.

Students use the SPIKE Essential and the included FIRST LEGO League Explore Set to bring students’ ideas to life. 

  • Required: LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set.

  • Required: Laptop/tablet.

  • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

How much does it cost?

Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League Explore include the yearly registration fee and LEGO Education SPIKE Essential*. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

  • Traditional Team: $500 (registration + one (1) SPIKE Essential Set).

  • Class Pack: $2,900 (registration + six (6) SPIKE Essential Sets).

  • Optional Professional Development: $600 per seat.

  • Local Events (team only) are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and event fees are separate from the yearly registration fee.

*The LEGO Education SPIKE Essential is available through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026.

See Pricing. 

What resources are available?

From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League Explore provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

  • FIRST Training courses.

  • Team Meeting Guide (facilitator).

  • Teaching Slide Decks (facilitator).

  • Engineering Notebooks (students).

  • Class Pack Guide (facilitator) for Class Pack registration only.

View Resources. 

Grades 4-8 | Ages 8-16

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

Students in Challenge will apply the STEM skills they have learned to friendly competition. These students will program a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robot to autonomously complete missions against a playing field during two-and-a-half minute matches.  They will also explore the biodiversity theme in the game and Innovation Project. 

Who do I need?

FIRST LEGO League Challenge needs two dedicated adult coaches (traditional teams) or one (1) facilitator (Class Pack) to guide students throughout their STEM exploration journey. No technical skills are required!

Students do not need to have expressed an interest in STEM to participate – they just need a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

  • Traditional Team: Two adult coaches and 2-10 youth team members ages 9-16 (grades 4-8).
  • Class Pack: One educator or facilitator with up to 24 students ages 9-16 (grades 4-8).
  • Both options: Other adults can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.
What do I need?

All registration options need at least one LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set (we recommend one (1) set for every four (4) students), available for purchase through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026. Traditional teams also need to purchase a yearly Challenge Set that contains a themed mat and mission models. 

  • Required: LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set.
  • Required: Yearly Challenge Set.
  • Required: Laptop/tablet.
  • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.
How much does it cost?

Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League Challenge include the yearly registration fee and LEGO Education SPIKE Prime*. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building.

  • Traditional Team: $900 (registration + one (1) SPIKE Prime Set + Challenge Set).
  • Class Pack: $4,200 (registration + six (6) SPIKE Prime Sets).
  • Optional Professional Development: $600 per seat.
  • Local Events (team only) are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and event fees are separate from the yearly registration fee.

*The LEGO Education SPIKE Prime is available through LEGO Education until June 30, 2026. 

See Pricing. 

What resources are available?

From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League Challenge provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience.

  • FIRST Training courses.
  • Team Meeting Guide (facilitator).
  • Teaching Slide Decks (facilitator).
  • Engineering Notebooks (students).
  • Robot Game Rulebook.
  • Class Pack Guide (facilitator) for Class Pack registration only.

View Resources. 

LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits

Here's How to Get Started - Future Edition

To support educators and community teams, BIOGLOW Future Edition has registration options for small teams and classrooms.

In Future Edition, teams will collaborate to build and code wireless hardware to advance their skills and solve mission in this new interactive alliance-based game across the mat during the two-and-a-half minute matches. Through their Innovation Project, they will dig deeper and learn more about biodiversity and how the balance between nature and humans keeps our world healthy.

  • FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2)

    Grades K-2 | Ages 5-7

    FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2)

    Who do I need?

    FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2) does not require existing technical skills or interest in STEM to participate — just a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

    • Two (2) dedicated adult coaches (for teams planning to compete at events) or one (1) facilitator/educator for classroom implementations. 

    • Registration options for eight (8) students or 24 students in grades K-2, ages 5-7. Users can purchase multiple eight-student team registrations or a 24-student bundle that includes the ability to create three team rosters. 

    • Other adults that can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

    What do I need?

    To participate in FIRST LEGO League, your students will need access to LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits in addition to the BIOGLOW Annual Sets. Available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront, we recommend one (1) set for every four (4) students). 

    • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

    • Required: BIOGLOW Annual Set.  

    • Required: Laptop/tablet.

    • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

    How much does it cost?

    Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2) include the yearly registration fee and the recommended number of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits and BIOGLOW Annual Sets. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

    • 8-Student Option: $1,000 (registration + two (2) LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits + 2 BIOGLOW Annual Sets).

    • 24-Student Option: $3,200 (registration + LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit Classroom Bundle +6 BIOGLOW Annual Sets).

    • Local Events are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and will only take place if enough Future Edition teams register. Event fees are collected locally separate from the yearly registration fee.

    See Pricing. 

    What resources are available?

    From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2) provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

    • FIRST Training courses.

    • LEGO Education Teacher Portal Access. 

    • Digital student materials.  

  • FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5)

    Grades 3-5 | Ages 8-10

    FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5)

    Who do I need?

    FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5) does not require existing technical skills or interest in STEM to participate — just a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

    • Two (2) dedicated adult coaches (for teams planning to compete at events) or one (1) facilitator/educator for classroom implementations. 

    • Registration options for eight (8) students or 24 students in grades 3-5, ages 8-10. Users can purchase multiple eight-student team registrations or a 24-student bundle that includes the ability to create three team rosters. 

    • Other adults that can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

    What do I need?

    To participate in FIRST LEGO League, your students will need access to LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits in addition to the BIOGLOW Annual Set. Both of these required materials as well as an additional Hardware Bundle are available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront.

    • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

    • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits 3-5 Hardware Bundle.

    • Required: BIOGLOW Annual Set.  

    • Required: Laptop/tablet.

    • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

    How much does it cost?

    Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5) include the yearly registration fee and the recommended number of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits, 3-5 Hardware Bundles and BIOGLOW Annual Sets. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

    • 8-Student Option: $1,300 (registration + two (2) LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits + one (1) 3-5 Hardware Bundles + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

    • 24-Student Option: $4,400 (registration + LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit Classroom Bundle + three (3) 3-5 Hardware Bundles + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

    • Local Events are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and will only take place if enough Future Edition teams register. Event fees are collected locally separate from the yearly registration fee.

    See Pricing. 

    What resources are available?

    From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5) provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

    • FIRST Training courses.

    • LEGO Education Teacher Portal Access. 

    • Digital student materials.  

  • FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8)

    Grades 6-8 | Ages 11-16

    FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8)

    Who do I need?

    FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8) does not require existing technical skills or interest in STEM to participate — just a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

    • Two (2) dedicated adult coaches (for teams planning to compete at events) or one (1) facilitator/educator for classroom implementations. 

    • Registration options for eight (8) students or 24 students in grades 6-8, ages 11-16. Users can purchase multiple eight-student team registrations or a 24-student bundle that includes the ability to create three team rosters. 

    • Other adults that can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

    What do I need?

    To participate in FIRST LEGO League, your students will need access to LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits in addition to the BIOGLOW Annual Set. Both of these required materials are available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront.

    • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

    • Required: BIOGLOW Annual Set.  

    • Required: Laptop/tablet.

    • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

    How much does it cost?

    Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8) include the yearly registration fee and the recommended number of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits and BIOGLOW Annual Sets. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

    • 8-Student Option: $1,400 (registration + two (2) LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

    • 24-Student Option: $4,400 (registration + LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit Classroom Bundle + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

    • Local Events are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and will only take place if enough Future Edition teams register. Event fees are collected locally separate from the yearly registration fee.

    See Pricing. 

    What resources are available?

    From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8) provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

    • FIRST Training courses.

    • LEGO Education Teacher Portal Access. 

    • Digital student materials.  

Grades K-2 | Ages 5-7

FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2)

Who do I need?

FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2) does not require existing technical skills or interest in STEM to participate — just a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

  • Two (2) dedicated adult coaches (for teams planning to compete at events) or one (1) facilitator/educator for classroom implementations. 

  • Registration options for eight (8) students or 24 students in grades K-2, ages 5-7. Users can purchase multiple eight-student team registrations or a 24-student bundle that includes the ability to create three team rosters. 

  • Other adults that can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

What do I need?

To participate in FIRST LEGO League, your students will need access to LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits in addition to the BIOGLOW Annual Sets. Available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront, we recommend one (1) set for every four (4) students). 

  • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

  • Required: BIOGLOW Annual Set.  

  • Required: Laptop/tablet.

  • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

How much does it cost?

Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2) include the yearly registration fee and the recommended number of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits and BIOGLOW Annual Sets. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

  • 8-Student Option: $1,000 (registration + two (2) LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits + 2 BIOGLOW Annual Sets).

  • 24-Student Option: $3,200 (registration + LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit Classroom Bundle +6 BIOGLOW Annual Sets).

  • Local Events are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and will only take place if enough Future Edition teams register. Event fees are collected locally separate from the yearly registration fee.

See Pricing. 

What resources are available?

From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-2) provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

  • FIRST Training courses.

  • LEGO Education Teacher Portal Access. 

  • Digital student materials.  

Grades 3-5 | Ages 8-10

FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5)

Who do I need?

FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5) does not require existing technical skills or interest in STEM to participate — just a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

  • Two (2) dedicated adult coaches (for teams planning to compete at events) or one (1) facilitator/educator for classroom implementations. 

  • Registration options for eight (8) students or 24 students in grades 3-5, ages 8-10. Users can purchase multiple eight-student team registrations or a 24-student bundle that includes the ability to create three team rosters. 

  • Other adults that can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

What do I need?

To participate in FIRST LEGO League, your students will need access to LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits in addition to the BIOGLOW Annual Set. Both of these required materials as well as an additional Hardware Bundle are available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront.

  • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

  • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits 3-5 Hardware Bundle.

  • Required: BIOGLOW Annual Set.  

  • Required: Laptop/tablet.

  • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

How much does it cost?

Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5) include the yearly registration fee and the recommended number of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits, 3-5 Hardware Bundles and BIOGLOW Annual Sets. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

  • 8-Student Option: $1,300 (registration + two (2) LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits + one (1) 3-5 Hardware Bundles + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

  • 24-Student Option: $4,400 (registration + LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit Classroom Bundle + three (3) 3-5 Hardware Bundles + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

  • Local Events are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and will only take place if enough Future Edition teams register. Event fees are collected locally separate from the yearly registration fee.

See Pricing. 

What resources are available?

From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League (Grades 3-5) provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

  • FIRST Training courses.

  • LEGO Education Teacher Portal Access. 

  • Digital student materials.  

Grades 6-8 | Ages 11-16

FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8)

Who do I need?

FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8) does not require existing technical skills or interest in STEM to participate — just a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore.

  • Two (2) dedicated adult coaches (for teams planning to compete at events) or one (1) facilitator/educator for classroom implementations. 

  • Registration options for eight (8) students or 24 students in grades 6-8, ages 11-16. Users can purchase multiple eight-student team registrations or a 24-student bundle that includes the ability to create three team rosters. 

  • Other adults that can help create a supportive environment for students throughout their season.

What do I need?

To participate in FIRST LEGO League, your students will need access to LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits in addition to the BIOGLOW Annual Set. Both of these required materials are available for purchase through the FIRST Storefront.

  • Required: LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

  • Required: BIOGLOW Annual Set.  

  • Required: Laptop/tablet.

  • Optional: Additional LEGO elements.

How much does it cost?

Estimated costs to participate in FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8) include the yearly registration fee and the recommended number of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits and BIOGLOW Annual Sets. You may choose to purchase additional supporting materials and more LEGO elements for your participants to aid in their building. 

  • 8-Student Option: $1,400 (registration + two (2) LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

  • 24-Student Option: $4,400 (registration + LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit Classroom Bundle + one (1) BIOGLOW Annual Set).

  • Local Events are organized by FIRST Program Delivery Partners and will only take place if enough Future Edition teams register. Event fees are collected locally separate from the yearly registration fee.

See Pricing. 

What resources are available?

From facilitator-specific to student-guided materials, FIRST LEGO League (Grades 6-8) provides a strong foundation of resources to help everyone have a positive experience. 

  • FIRST Training courses.

  • LEGO Education Teacher Portal Access. 

  • Digital student materials.  

Registration Details

How do I register?

Teams and Class Packs in the United States and Canada register and pay their season registration fee through the FIRST Dashboard and Storefront*. Gather your Sales Tax Exemption Certificate (if applicable) and be prepared to add it to your Dashboard during the registration process.

Traditional team event participation is not included in the season registration fee and event availability varies by region. 

*If you’re outside the United States or Canada, find local support to learn about your registration options.
View Pricing

Steps to Register in the FIRST Dashboard 

If you’re based in the United States or Canada, these are the steps to complete your registration.

  • Create a FIRST account (or log in if you already have an account). 
  • From the "My Teams" screen in the FIRST Dashboard, click the "Create a New Team" button and select FIRST LEGO League to start your team. 
  • Click “Go to FIRST Storefront” to add items to your cart and checkout. 
  • Don’t forget! If you’re registering a team, reach out to your FIRST Program Delivery Partner to register for local events (local event registration fees are set and collected by the Partner).

*If you are waiting on grant funding to cover the cost of registration. Do not purchase your registration using another method of payment.

Ready to get started?

Register for our current season in the FIRST Dashboard* or sign up to learn more about FIRST LEGO League.

*If you’re outside the United States or Canada, find local support to learn about available registration options.
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