Get ready to blast off and set course for the SHOUT Robotics Competition, a girls robotics tournament launching the next generation of innovators on October 17th, 2026!

T-minus 15 days to apply for a $2,500 scholarship opportunity! FIRST Wisconsin Alumni who are entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Year or currently attending a technical college are eligible to apply. Students must be a Wisconsin resident who participated in a high school FIRST team in Wisconsin and they must be attending a Wisconsin two- or four-year university or college.

Lights DOWN. Energy ALL THE WAY UP. Get ready for one of the most unique 2026 offseason events in Wisconsin… because this year, we’re turning the lights DOWN and the energy ALL THE WAY UP. This immersive synthwave-themed event transforms the competition field into a neon-lit arena where teams are encouraged to bring LEDs, glow effects, and creative robot lighting to stand out under the blacklights! Teams are HIGHLY encouraged to add UV-reactive materials, LEDs, glow effects,

Leviathans Robotics will be holding our third annual offseason competition, Leviathans Robotics Rampage LIVE ON STAGE at the Pablo Center, a performing arts center in Eau Claire, WI. This event would not be possible without our volunteers. We're in need of many different roles, from referees to field reset, and emcees to concessions. Without our wonderful volunteers, we would not be able to make our event a success. We appreciate everyone choosing to donate their time and exp

Get ready for another exciting summer of robotics competition - registration for MROC 2026 is officially open, and Team 930 would love to see your team there! Founded in 2022, the Mukwonago Robotics Offseason Competition (MROC) was created with the goal of becoming Wisconsin’s premier offseason event. MROC delivers a high-energy experience featuring tournament-level gameplay comparable to a FIRST Regional or District event while also creating opportunities for teams to learn,

Thank you to all teams, mentors, and volunteers for how you handled today’s tornado watch. You remained calm, followed guidance, and helped create a safe environment for everyone in the building. We appreciated your patience as we followed the directives from our venue contact, who was in real time contact with local dispatch. After returning to the field, we identified that shadows on the AprilTags were impacting calibration and overall field conditions. We are adjusting the

We are aware of the weather and are monitoring the situation. All updates regarding state championship schedule adjustments due to weather will be posted on the FIRST Wisconsin blog. Due to the weather forecast, we will be opening load in at 4pm. For everyone's safety, due to school letting out, we cannot have teams or trailers on site until 4pm on the dot. This will be a traditional load in time with a 6 person limit . Pits are not open until 5pm, this is not an early set u

FIRST Wisconsin is excited to announce our Wisconsin State Championship will take place at Brookfield East High School starting Friday April 17th. All information for this event is in this BLOG. Please be sure to keep check back as it will be update and republished every time there is a change. Venue: 3305 Lilly Road, Brookfield, WI 53005, USA

As we finalize preparations for the State Championship, we want to share an important update to the pit map.

FIRST Wisconsin provides off-season services to to Host Organizations that wish to use FIRST Wisconsin resources to conduct FRC events from June through October. Host Organizations, in partnership with FIRST Wisconsin, will need to follow the process established by FIRST headquarters to conduct their off-season event. Learn how to request equipment for an off-season event.

FIRST Wisconsin, in partnership with Clarios, will continue to support the FIRST Wisconsin Scholarship Program for the 2026 season! FIRST Wisconsin alumni who meet the following criteria can visit the FIRST Wisconsin Scholarship Program page and submit an application to be considered one of two scholarship recipients for $2,500!

Hello FRC Teams, The top 36 Wisconsin FRC Teams in our District have been extended an invitation to the FIRST Wisconsin State Championship presented by GE HealthCare , taking place April 17th - 19th in Brookfield, Wisconsin. If you need State Championship Event Registration Support , please complete the application for Team Hardship and/or Advancement Support by Wednesday, April 8th at 1:00pm CT so it can be preliminarily awarded starting April 8th at 2:00pm. Learn more abou

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC involves a select group of high school students working directly with the FIRST Wisconsin Board of Directors and staff. These student leaders ensure that the student perspective is integrated into the long-term mission, objectives, and goals of FIRST Wisconsin programs. They collaborate on initiatives to enhance the overall FIRST experience for all students in the state. Due to it

The top 36 teams in Wisconsin, will be invited to compete at the 2026 FIRST Wisconsin State CMP presented by GE Healthcare in April!

Based on feedback from last season, we've simplified the early stages of the event selection process. The new “FIRST Wisconsin FRC Initial Interest Form” is designed to be a quick and accessible way to start the conversation about hosting a District Event.

Learn more about the judging process for the Engineering Inspiration and Rookie All Star Awards at 2026 Wisconsin State CMP

FIRST Wisconsin is excited to announce our week 5 event will take place at the Lacrosse Center starting Thursday April 2th. All information for this event is in this BLOG. Please be sure to keep check back as it will be update and republished every time there is a change. ******** NO OUTSIDE FOOD AT THIS EVENT ******** Venue: 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601

FIRST Wisconsin is excited to announce our week 3 event will take place at Appleton East High School starting Friday March 20th. All information for this event is in this BLOG. Please be sure to keep check back as it will be update and republished every time there is a change. Venue: Appleton East High School, 2121 E Emmers Dr, Appleton WI, USA

A few “end of the season” updates in the lead up to the 2026 FTC State Championship. Topics include: 2026 Compass Award, State Volunteer Needs, Field Risers, & VIP Event!

FIRST Wisconsin staff and our key volunteers have compiled a list of the questions from FTC Students, Mentors, and Teams regarding the raised fields at the upcoming State Championship event. FIRST Wisconsin, with full backing from FTC Program Staff, will be using FTC-official raisers for both competition fields at our upcoming State Championship event.