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2025 FIRST^® Championship 
Houston, April 16-19, 2025

Gene Haas Foundation is a Co-Sponsor this year for FIRST Robotics schedule for the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown Houston, Texas. 

Hosted by FIRST^® , FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our community as we prepare young people for the future. Qualification and advancement to participate in FIRST Championship varies by program. 

For more information about how to get involved as a 2025 FIRST Championship Sponsor and beyond, please email us at development@firstinspires.org.

Event & Houston Info

FIRST requires every FIRST Championship attendee to be registered and badged. Event registration grants access to participant-only activities and increases the security of the event. FIRST also partners with ConferenceDirect to bring teams, volunteers, and all attendees more than 150 FIRST-reviewed hotel location options. 

Visit Event & Houston Info to find information on what to expect at FIRST Championship as you plan your visit, including registration, hotel accommodations, event guidance, and more about our host city of Houston.

Event and Houston Information

Now Accepting Conference Session Proposals

FIRST is currently accepting conference session proposals for the 2025 FIRST Championship Conferences that will run Wednesday-Friday at our FIRST Championship event. FIRST community members are welcome to submit a proposal before our January 31 deadline.

Learn More & Submit a Proposal

FIRST Championship Updates: 2025 & Beyond

On June 26, 2024, FIRST Leadership shared some important updates pertaining to FIRST Championship, including dates, host cities, team lodging policies, advancement, and qualification. Read about the updates on the FIRST Community blog.