High School Students. Industrial-Sized Robots. Real Engineering. Unforgettable Experiences.
See FIRST Robotics Competition In Action
Follow Kentucky Students as they design, build, and compete with a 120-pound robot while gaining the skills and confidence to succeed.
What Happens During an FRC Season?
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is FIRST's premier high school robotics program. From kickoff to competition, students solve real engineering challenges while developing technical, leadership, and teamwork skills.
TYPICAL FRC TIMELINE
January
Kickoff & Strategy
Kickoff unveils a brand-new challenge. Teams analyze the game & develop a strategy.
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January - Mid March
Design Build Test Iterate
Design, prototype, build, test, program, and iterate. The complete engineering cycle, just like professionals.
Mid March - April
Competition Season
Teams compete in one more 3-day events alongside 40+ teams.
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May - December
Beyond the Season
Off-season events, outreach, fundraising, training and preparation for the next challenge.
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THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Learn the Game
Each January, teams receive a brand-new challenge and develop a strategy to succeed.​
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Design & Prototype
Students brainstorm, CAD, prototype, and test ideas just like professional engineering teams.​
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Build Program Test
Students fabricate, assemble, wire, and program an industrial sized robot.
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Compete
Teams compete in exciting events while earning awards for engineering, innovation, teamwork & community impact.
Beyond the Season
Students gain technical skills, confidence, friendships and the ability to work through problems. Skills that stay with them for life.
Upcoming FIRST Events
Find Kentucky FIRST Robotics competitions, kickoff, volunteer opportunities, outreach events, and other important events happening across the Commonwealth. Click any event for details, registration information, and directions.
Looking for community & Outreach events? Our Community Calendar includes public demonstrations, outreach events, workshops, and other opportunities to experience FIRST Robotics across Kentucky. To stay up-to-date on program-specific competitions and meetings, subscribe to the FLL, FTC, FRC, and Community calendars.
Featured Events
4
Aug
2026
FIRST Day at the Capitol
Kentucky State Capitol Annex, Frankfort 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Teams demonstrate their robots, connect with state leaders, and highlight the impact of FIRST Robotics and STEM education across Kentucky.
15
Aug
2026
FIRST Takeover
Living Arts & Science Center, Lexington 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join local FIRST teams for a free community STEM event featuring robot demonstrations, hands-on activities, coding, and interactive engineering experiences for kids and a families.
Get Involved
There are many ways to be a part of FIRST Robotics Competition and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.