Teams and Registration

How to Register

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Registration for the 2026–2027 Season

KICK OFF

September 12, 2026

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2K27

TEAM SPIRIT

A sport for everyone!

Teams can be created by schools or in extracurricular settings. The association supports its volunteers in creating teams in these settings. Many resources are available to support you . . Log in to be part of community of FIRST FIRST!

For Italian teams: It is possible to set up PCTO programs for participants in the activities (team members, mentors, or event volunteers)

THE TEAM

Build Your Team

Size: A team may consist of up to 15 members.

Age: 12–18 years

Language: The Italian league welcomes teams from all over the world. All materials and events are in English, but it is not necessary for all team members to have the same level of English proficiency; starting this year, an Italian translation of the manual is available (however, in case of doubt, the English version is the only one officially recognized). The association and the team community are always available to provide support and answer any questions.

CAN’T AFFORD THE KIT?

Artù provides you with financial support

Thanks to our partners, we offer support to eligible new teams to ensure accessibility for those who need it most. In exchange for a commitment to remain in the competition for 3 years, teams that have never participated in FIRST Tech Challenge can apply for an FTC Starter Kit with a total value of approximately 1,800.00 euros.

Fee for receiving the kit

Cost of the kit

Self-financed

0€

900€

1,800€

Requirements

  • New FTC Team: This grant is intended exclusively for the creation of a new FTC team.
  • Only one application: Each organization may submit only one application for a single team.
  • At least 8 students: The team must have a minimum of 8 members for the 2026–2027 season.
  • Three-year commitment: The organization must ensure the continuity of the team for at least three consecutive FTC seasons.

What about those who aren’t participating in the official league?

Boys and girls who are not part of the official team but want to enjoy an exciting introduction to robotics and AI-related technologies can participate in an event that will take place on the same dates and at the same locations as the FIRST Tech Challenge.

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How do I sign up?

TEAMS from ITALY and SAN MARINO: They will have priority for registration in the championship until October 31.

TEAMS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE THERE IS NO OFFICIAL FTC CHAMPIONSHIP: They may register and will be invited to confirm their registration after October 31, on a first-come, first-served basis, until all available spots are filled.

TEAMS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE AN OFFICIAL FTC CHAMPIONSHIP IS HELD: They may register and will be invited to confirm their registration after December 31, in the order in which they registered, until all available spots are filled.

Register on the FIRST platform

In the “My Teams” section, you can create more than one team. The information you enter can be edited later. You can create teams with administrator privileges and then add coaches.

Note: Even teams that already have an identification number
must re-register each year on the FIRST platform by selecting the option: “Returning Team.”

Download the complete instructions for registering your team on the international website

Each team will be assigned an identification number by , which must be entered on the registration form.

Note: Even teams that already have an identification number
must re-register each year on the FIRST platform by selecting the option: “Returning Team”.

Click here to fill out the form

Once you’ve filled out the form, we’ll send you the information you need to complete your registration and make the payment.

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