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FIRST Robotics Competition BIOCORE 2027 — US regional-model teams

FIRST · United States

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Build and program a team robot with adult mentors, then compete in a US regional event in the 2027 nature-inspired season.

Cost: Fees not confirmed; Paid
Duration: Dates agreed individually
Grade: Grades 9–12; Not published
Format: In person; United States

Deadline

Nov 17, 2026

32 days left

Cost: Fees not confirmed
Program dates: Dates agreed individually
Format: In person
Who registers: Coach / team lead, Parent or guardian

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What you’ll need

US regional-model team and selected US regional event; two screened adult lead coaches
Student roster and current consent/release before first in-person team meeting/event
Adult FIRST Dashboard and Storefront registration, event preferences and financial setup
Kickoff selection by November 17, 2026, noon ET; payment by 17:00 ET that day
6,500 USD team registration plus applicable tax, own equipment/build space/travel
Follow current youth-protection and 2027 game rules released January 9
Any championship advancement requires qualification and separate 6,000 USD registration

Last verified Oct 15, 2026

Overview

FIRST Robotics Competition teams design, build and program robots with adult mentors, develop a team identity, raise funds and compete in alliance matches. BIOCORE, presented by Haas, is the 2027 challenge within FIRST CANOPY; its game is released January 9, 2027. This route covers US regional-model teams registering for a US regional event, with one regional included in season registration. District-model teams, foreign-hosted events and their different charges are outside this entry. Event venue/city is selected through the team’s official event preferences and capacity process. Regional success may qualify a team for the April 28–May 1, 2027 FIRST Championship in Houston, with a separate fee; advancement is not guaranteed. Do not treat the unreleased game as a known 2026 ruleset.

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