FIRST® Tech Challenge
Grades 7-12
Everything Missouri/Kansas Coaches Need in One Place
Welcome to FIRST Tech Challenge!
Whether you're kicking off a brand-new rookie team or gearing up for another great season, this page is your home base — registration, fees, grants, season structure, and league info, all in one warm and friendly spot.
Introducing BIOBUZZ
In BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX, a new challenge releasing September 12, 2026, FIRST Tech Challenge teams will use engineering skills and amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world.
BIOBUZZ is part of the FIRST CANOPY season.
2026-2027 FIRST CANOPY
Welcome to our 2026-2027 biodiversity-themed robotics season, FIRST CANOPY. With STEM as their tool and nature as inspiration, today’s boldest innovators are finding new ways to strengthen the connections that protect our shared home.
Building. Problem solving. Growing stronger through teamwork.
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Coaches, Have You Completed the Following?
A quick pre-season punch list — work through these before Kickoff so your team hits the ground running.
Completed the Youth Protection Program requirements
Ordered robot equipment for the season
Applied for grants
Read the FIRST Branding Standards before creating team shirts
Created a Team Avatar
Confirmed your team is Event Ready (2 screened coaches)
Requested & paid your team's FIRST in Missouri Invoice
Paid your team's FIRST HQ registration fee
RSVP'd to attend Kickoff and a Training Workshop
Registration Fees
FIRST in Missouri is the official FIRST Partner Organization for FIRST Tech Challenge in Missouri and Kansas.
FIRST Registration Fee
Teams pay a $350 registration fee once per season directly to FIRST through your team's FIRST Dashboard.
$350
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Registration opens each spring
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Teams receive an official FIRST FTC team number
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Access to team roster to register team members including mentors and participants.
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Both coaches must complete Youth Protection Program (YPP) screening
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Waiting on a grant? Don't pay until it's awarded
Missouri/Kansas Registration Fee
Teams pay a $225 fee to participate in MO/KS Regular Season competitions. This fee is paid to FIRST in Missouri (we will invoice you). This non-refundable fee covers:
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3 League Meets
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1 League Tournament
Teams who qualify, pay an additional $150 fee to participate in the Missouri/Kansas Championship.
$225 (Regular Season) + $150 post season
FIRST in Missouri invoices are e-mailed to team administrators — you may need FIRST in Missouri's W-9 to set us up as a vendor in your system. Billing questions? AR@firstinmissouri.org.
