Round 2 of event selection opens this Thursday, October 15 at 11AM CT.
Round 2 event preferencing opens Thursday, October 15, at 11:00 AM CT and closes Thursday, October 22, at 11:00 AM CT.
During Round 2, teams can rank their preferred events for their second district competition of the 2027 FIRST Robotics Competition season. Your season registration includes two district events.
Still need your first event? If your team missed Round 1 or has not yet secured its first district event, late registration is already open. You can select from events with available spots.
How Event Preferencing Works
Rank your preferred events in the FIRST Dashboard. You can select as many or as few events as you'd like and update your rankings anytime before the deadline.
There's no advantage to submitting early. After the window closes, FIRST runs a lottery to place teams into events or onto waitlists. Submitting preferences does not guarantee placement at your first-choice event.
Helpful Links
Don't miss the deadline: Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM CT!
Footer Funds
Grants and fundraisers to help your team foot the bill.
Funding is available now for FRC teams, and some of it also works for FTC and FLL.
Gene Haas Foundation (FRC and FTC)
The Foundation is deeply passionate in enhancing manufacturing education and introducing young people to careers in industry. Applications submitted now will be funded in mid to late January, so apply early. If your organization has more than one team, submit one application per team. Needs: a school or 501(c)(3) | Location restrictions: none | Mentor requirement: none Apply: https://www.ghaasfoundation.org
Walmart Spark Good Local Grants (all programs)
Grants of $250 to $5,000 come from a Walmart or Sam’s Club that serves your area. The application window runs through November 30. Set up your Spark Good account and get it verified now, because verification takes time. Needs: a school or 501(c)(3) | Location restrictions: none | Mentor requirement: none Apply: https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits
Boeing Team Grant (FRC, FTC, FLL), closes Friday, October 16
Only for registered teams with a Boeing employee mentor or retiree. FTC and FLL teams must be U.S.-based. Apply before you pay your FIRST registration, or you won’t be able to use the grant. Closes Fri, Oct 16, 2026 11:00 PM. Needs: a Boeing mentor Apply: https://usfirst.submittable.com/submit/cbc5394e-174b-4de6-8492-081e785225d8/boeing-team-grant-application-2026-2027
Fundraiser: Chipotle
Chipotle donates 25% of sales from your event day, in restaurant and online. K-12 STEM clubs are welcome to apply, and no 501(c)(3) is required. They need at least three weeks’ notice and $150 in event sales. Supporters have to mention your fundraiser, show a flyer, or use your online ordering code. Apply: https://marketing.chipotle.com/partner/fundraiser-request/
More options for any program Pitsco awards a $450 voucher each month, and Studica awards a $200 grant each month. Studica.
Our own Texas Team Grants are also still open at firsttx.org/team-grants.
Thank you for all you do for your teams!
Grants sourced from the Grant and Sponsorship Database, built in collaboration by Teams 353 The POBots and 358 The Robotic Eagles.
