FIRST Robotics Competition Northland - FIRST Robotics Competition in MN and Dakotas

More Than Robots

FIRST is the world’s leading youth robotics community,

delivering hands-on STEM learning that inspires innovation,

builds confidence, and prepares kids for life.

Across the globe, students thrive in our programs —

powered by mentorship, teamwork, creativity,

and engineering challenges.

2026 Northland Program Partner

What is FIRST Robotics Competition?

Students in grades 9-12 work with adult mentors to delve deeply into an annual engineering challenge that culminates in teams collaborating to figure out the best way to accumulate the most points in 3v3 team (alliance) matches. High-fives and celebration are the hallmark of every first competition. The achievements last a lifetime for all involved.

Lake Superior &

Northern Lights

March 4-7, 2026

Bluff Country

March 4-7, 2026

Great Northern

March 11-14, 2026

10,000 Lakes

March 25-28, 2026

North Star

April 1-4, 2026

Granite City

April 8-11, 2026

The Ultimate Sport
for the Mind ^TM:

Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams, while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team “brand,” and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.