1.3 Events

While The Blue Alliance is the best place to find information about events stats, and FIRST Inspires is the OFFICIAL place to find information about events, registration, and awards, this page will provide a brief overview of the events that are available to teams.

FIRST Event Guide and Event Etiquette

In the ethical and gracious spirit of FIRST, teams are expected to follow the FIRST Event Rules which is not part of the typical season game manual. Teams can find this on the FRC QA website or click here to download a copy.

Some general event etiquette that teams should follow:

  • Teams should be respectful of the venue and the people who work there. This includes not damaging the venue, not damaging the equipment, and not damaging the property of the venue.
  • Teams should be respectful of the other teams at the event. This includes not shaming, making fun of, or otherwise harassing other teams. “Pinning” other teams is not allowed. (This was a hazing ritual that was common in the past, but is no longer allowed.)
  • Teams should be respectful of the volunteers at the event. These kindly, angelic, people make the event work and they could easily just say forget it and go home. They are there to help you and your team, so be nice to them.
  • FRC competitions involve sharing space with others and cooperating with others. Teams should be respectful of the other teams and the other events that are happening at the same time. This includes not blocking other teams from their pit space, not reserving space in the stands or common areas.
  • Teams should be respectful of the referees and the game. This includes not arguing with the referees. While STUDENTS are allowed to ask questions about the rulings in the question box, Coaches, Parents, etc cannot approach a referee to question/argue a ruling. If you have serious worries contact FIRST HQ with your concerns. The referees do undergo a training process and are expected to make the best decisions they can. If you have a concern about a referee, please contact FIRST HQ.
  • Be ready to have to do weird favors for other teams. Everyone forgets something at some point, and it’s nice to have a team that can help you out. It’s also nice to help out other teams when you can. This is a great way to make friends and build relationships with other teams. Bring spares of common tools, extra water, extra food, etc. It’s also a good idea to have a spare electronics kit, spare batteries, spare motors, etc. You never know when you’ll need them. Just make sure to mark these with your TEAMS name and number so that they can be returned to you.

Regional Events

Teams in the regional system compete in a series of events called “Regional Events”. These events are hosted by FIRST and are open to all teams in the region. Teams are ranked based on their performance at the events and the top teams from each region are invited to compete at the FIRST Championship (aka World’s). The FIRST Championship is the pinnacle of the FIRST Robotics Competition season. Regional events can cover multiple states, countries or continents in some cases. These events usually have a large number of teams competing and are also longer than district events.

District Events

Teams in the district system compete in a series of events called “District Events”. These events are hosted by FIRST and are open to all teams in the district. Teams are ranked based on their performance at the events and the top teams from each district are invited to compete at their District level Championship (aka State’s). Then if they rank high enough there they go onto the FIRST Championship. District events are usually smaller than regional events and states like Michigan are a good example of the District system. This is also the district that the team I mentor is in so it’s what I’m most familiar with.

FIRST Championship

All teams from both systems will compete at the FIRST Championship. This used to be 1 event that would alternate locations around the US, but then we have also had years with multiple events to support the sheer number of teams that are competing. This is just like the regional events, but with even more teams, and even more excitement. The top teams from each region are invited to compete at the FIRST Championship. The top teams from each district are invited to compete at their District Championship and then the top teams from each district championship are invited to compete at the FIRST Championship. Teams who win the Impact Award at their district/regional championship are also invited to compete at the FIRST Championship.

Week 1 Events (2023 29 events)

Event Link Location Date
ISR District Event #1 Ra’anana, Center District, Israel Feb 26th to Feb 28th, 2023
Canadian Pacific Regional Victoria, BC, Canada Feb 28th to Mar 3rd, 2023
ISR District Event #2 Ra’anana, Center District, Israel Mar 1st to Mar 3rd, 2023
South Florida Regional West Palm Beach, FL, USA Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 2023
Arkansas Regional Searcy, AR, USA Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 2023
Lake Superior Regional Duluth, MN, USA Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 2023
Northern Lights Regional Duluth, MN, USA Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 2023
Regional Monterrey Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 2023
Utah Regional West Valley City, UT, USA Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 2023
PCH District Albany Event Albany, GA, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
FIM District Escanaba Event presented by Highline Fast Escanaba, MI, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
FIM District Calvin University Event presented by Amway Grand Rapids, MI, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
FIM District Jackson Event presented by Consumers Energy Foundation Spring Arbor, MI, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
FIM District Kettering University Event #1 presented by Ford Flint, MI, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
FIM District Milford Event presented by GM Proving Grounds Highland Charter Township, MI, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
NE District Granite State Event Salem, NH, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
FIT District Waco Event Waco, TX, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
PNW District Clackamas Academy Event Oregon City, OR, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 4th, 2023
Hueneme Port Regional Port Hueneme, CA, USA Mar 2nd to Mar 5th, 2023
Izmir Regional CANCELED Izmir, Turkey Mar 2nd to Mar 5th, 2023
FIN District Mishawaka Event Mishawaka, IN, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
NE District SE Mass Event Bridgewater, MA, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
FNC District UNC Asheville Event Asheville, NC, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
ONT District Georgian Event Barrie, ON, Canada Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
ONT District Newmarket Complex Event Newmarket, ON, Canada Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
FMA District Hatboro-Horsham Event Hatboro, PA, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
CHS District Blacksburg VA Event Blacksburg, VA, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
FIT District Dallas Event Allen, TX, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023
PNW District Glacier Peak Event Snohomish, WA, USA Mar 3rd to Mar 5th, 2023

Week 2 Events (2023 24 events)

Event Link Location Date
Midwest Regional Chicago, IL, USA Mar 8th to Mar 11th, 2023
St. Louis Regional St. Louis, MO, USA Mar 8th to Mar 11th, 2023
Great Northern Regional Grand Forks, ND, USA Mar 8th to Mar 11th, 2023
Oklahoma Regional Shawnee City, OK, USA Mar 8th to Mar 11th, 2023
PCH District Dalton Event Dalton, GA, USA Mar 9th to Mar 11th, 2023
FIM District Kettering University Event #2 presented by Ford Flint, MI, USA Mar 9th to Mar 11th, 2023
FIM District Lansing Event Mason, MI, USA Mar 9th to Mar 11th, 2023
FIM District St. Joseph Event presented by Whirlpool Corporation St. Joseph, MI, USA Mar 9th to Mar 11th, 2023
FIT District Belton Event Belton, TX, USA Mar 9th to Mar 11th, 2023
PNW District Wilsonville Event Wilsonville, OR, USA Mar 9th to Mar 11th, 2023
Central Valley Regional Fresno, CA, USA Mar 9th to Mar 12th, 2023
Orange County Regional Costa Mesa, CA, USA Mar 9th to Mar 12th, 2023
Ventura County Regional Port Hueneme, CA, USA Mar 9th to Mar 12th, 2023
Southern Cross Regional Wollongong, NSW, Australia Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
NE District Waterbury Event Waterbury, CT, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
CHS District Bethesda MD Event Bethesda, MD, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
FIM District Wayne State University Event presented by Magna Detroit, MI, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
FNC District Johnston County Event Smithfield, NC, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
FMA District Mount Olive Event Mount Olive, NJ, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
NE District Rhode Island Event Glocester, RI, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
PCH District Anderson Event presented by Magna Anderson, SC, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
FIN District Princeton Event presented by Toyota Princeton, IN, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
FIT District Channelview Event Channelview, TX, USA Mar 10th to Mar 12th, 2023
ISR District Event #3 Ra’anana, Center District, Israel Mar 12th to Mar 14th, 2023

Week 3 Events (2023 33 events)

Event Link Location Date
ISR District Event #4 Ra’anana, Center District, Israel Mar 15th to Mar 17th, 2023
Orlando Regional Orlando, FL, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Finger Lakes Regional Rochester, NY, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Miami Valley Regional Cincinnati, OH, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Central Illinois Regional Peoria, IL, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Heartland Regional Olathe, KS, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Magnolia Regional Laurel, MS, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Regional Puebla Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Arizona East Regional Scottsdale, AZ, USA Mar 15th to Mar 18th, 2023
Brazil Regional Distrito Federal, DF, Brazil Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
NE District Western NE Event Springfield, MA, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIM District Belleville Event presented by Belleville Yacht Club Belleville, MI, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIM District Detroit Event presented by DTE Energy Foundation Detroit, MI, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIM District Muskegon Event presented by RENK Muskegon, MI, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIM District Standish-Sterling Event Standish, MI, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIM District Traverse City Event presented by Cone Drive Traverse City, MI, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIT District Fort Worth Event Fort Worth, TX, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
FIT District San Antonio Event San Antonio, TX, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
PNW District SunDome Event Yakima, WA, USA Mar 16th to Mar 18th, 2023
Los Angeles Regional El Segundo, CA, USA Mar 16th to Mar 19th, 2023
San Francisco Regional San Francisco, CA, USA Mar 16th to Mar 19th, 2023
PCH District Gwinnett Event Lawrenceville, GA, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
NE District North Shore Event Reading, MA, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
FNC District Mecklenburg County Event Charlotte, NC, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
FNC District Wake County Event Rolesville, NC USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
FMA District Robbinsville Event Robbinsville, NJ, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
ONT District Western University Engineering Event London, ON, Canada Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
ONT District Humber College Event Toronto, ON, Canada Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
FMA District Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Event Philadelphia, PA, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
CHS District Alexandria VA Event Alexandria, VA, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
CHS District Portsmouth VA Event Portsmouth, VA, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
PNW District Bonney Lake Event Bonney Lake, WA, USA Mar 17th to Mar 19th, 2023
FIRST Long Island Regional #1 Hempstead, NY, USA Mar 17th to Mar 20th, 2023

Week 4 Events (2023 36 events)

Event Link Location Date
FIRST Israel District Championship Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel Mar 20th to Mar 23rd, 2023
Iowa Regional Cedar Falls, IA, USA Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
Central Missouri Regional Sedalia, MO, USA Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
Wisconsin Regional Milwaukee, WI, USA Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
Colorado Regional Denver, CO, USA Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
Regional Laguna Torreón, Coah., Mexico Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
Arizona West Regional Glendale, AZ, USA Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
Hawaii Regional Honolulu, HI, USA Mar 22nd to Mar 25th, 2023
PCH District Carrollton Event Carrollton, GA, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
FIM District Lakeview Event #1 presented by Parker-Hannifin Battle Creek, MI, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
FIM District LSSU Event Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
FIM District Midland Event presented by Dow Midland, MI, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
FIM District West Michigan Event Allendale Charter Township, MI, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
FIRST Long Island Regional #2 Hempstead, NY, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
ONT District University of Waterloo Event Waterloo, ON, Canada Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
PCH District Hartsville Event presented by South Carolina Department of Education Hartsville, SC, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
FIT District Houston Event Houston, TX, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
PNW District Oregon State Fairgrounds Event Salem, OR, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 25th, 2023
Tallahassee Regional Tallahassee, FL, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 26th, 2023
Minnesota North Star Regional at La Crosse La Crosse, WI, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 26th, 2023
Sacramento Regional Davis, CA, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 26th, 2023
San Diego Regional presented by Qualcomm San Diego, CA, USA Mar 23rd to Mar 26th, 2023
China Regional (TENTATIVE FOR 2023) China Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
Istanbul Regional Sanyer, 34, Turkey Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
FIN District Tippecanoe Event Lafayette, IN, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
NE District Greater Boston Event Revere, MA, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
CHS District Timonium MD Event Timonium, MD, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
FIM District Troy Event #1 presented by Aptiv Troy, MI, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
FNC District UNC Pembroke Event Pembroke, NC, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
NE District UNH Event Durham, NH, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
FMA District Seneca Event Tabernacle, NJ, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
FMA District Warren Hills Event Washington, NJ, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
ONT District North Bay Event North Bay, ON, Canada Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
CHS District Glen Allen VA Event Glen Allen, VA, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
PNW District Sammamish Event Bellevue, WA, USA Mar 24th to Mar 26th, 2023
FIM District Lakeview Event #2 Battle Creek, MI, USA Mar 25th to Mar 26th, 2023

Week 5 Events (2023 31 events)

Event Link Location Date
Bosphorus Regional Sanyer, 34, Turkey Mar 27th to Mar 29th, 2023
New York Tech Valley Regional Albany, NY, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Buckeye Regional Cleveland, OH, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Festival de Robotique Regional Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Smoky Mountains Regional Knoxville, TN, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Bayou Regional Kenner, LA, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional presented by Medtronic Minneapolis, MN, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Greater Kansas City Regional Lee’s Summit, MO, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Seven Rivers Regional La Crosse, WI, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Idaho Regional Nampa, ID, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Aerospace Valley Regional Lancaster, CA, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Monterey Bay Regional Seaside, CA, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
Las Vegas Regional Las Vegas, NV, USA Mar 29th to Apr 1st, 2023
PCH District Macon Event Macon, GA, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIN District Greenwood Event Greenwood, IN, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIM District Kentwood Event presented by Dematic Kentwood, MI, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIM District Livonia Event presented by Aisin Livonia, MI, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIM District Macomb Community College Event presented by DTE Warren, MI, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIM District Saline Event Saline, MI, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIM District Troy Event #2 presented by Magna Troy, MI, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
ONT District Windsor Essex Great Lakes Event Windsor, ON, Canada Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
FIT District Amarillo Event Amarillo, TX, USA Mar 30th to Apr 1st, 2023
Halic Regional Sanyer, 34, Turkey Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
NE District Hartford Event Hartford, CT, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
NE District WPI Event Worcester, MA, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
FIRST North Carolina District State Championship Greenville, NC, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
FMA District Montgomery Event Montgomery, NJ, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
ONT District McMaster University Hamilton, ON, Canada Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
FMA District Bensalem Event Bensalem, PA, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
FIT District Space City @ Clear Lake Event Houston, TX, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023
PNW District Auburn Event Auburn, WA, USA Mar 31st to Apr 2nd, 2023

Week 6 Events (2023 14 events)

Event Link Location Date
FIRST Chesapeake District Championship Fairfax, VA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
Peachtree District Championship Emerson, GA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship Bethlehem, PA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
New England FIRST District Championship West Springfield, MA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
New York City Regional New York, NY, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
Greater Pittsburgh Regional presented by Argo AI Pittsburgh, PA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
Rocket City Regional Huntsville, AL, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
Green Country Regional Tulsa, OK, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
FIRST In Texas District Championship presented by Phillips 66 Houston, TX, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
FIRST Ontario Provincial Championship Hamilton, ON, Canada Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
Silicon Valley Regional San Jose, CA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
Pacific Northwest FIRST District Championship Cheney, WA, USA Apr 5th to Apr 8th, 2023
FIRST in Michigan State Championship presented by DTE Foundation Troy, MI, USA Apr 6th to Apr 8th, 2023
FIRST Indiana State Championship Indianapolis, IN, USA Apr 6th to Apr 8th, 2023

FIRST Championship (2023 1 event)

Event Link Location Date
FIRST Championship Houston, TX, USA Apr 19th to Apr 22nd, 2023

Preseason Events (2023 11 events)

Postseason Events (2023 1 events)