FIRST^® LEGO^® League Challenge
2025 FIRST^® Championship Update

Hi Friend,

Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League Headquarters in Manchester, NH, USA.   

Welcome World Festival Teams: 

This is the fifth email blast for the FIRST^® LEGO^® League Challenge World Festival at the 2025 FIRST^® Championship presented by BAE Systems in Houston, TX, USA.

From April 16-19, teams from around the world will be together in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Many activities are in the works to encourage teams to visit and support the other FIRST programs – we will share information about these activities with you in the coming weeks.   

If your team recently registered for the event – welcome! Read our previous email. 

We’ll be sharing important event information in these email blasts. Please read ALL provided information as it may pertain to your team and/or travel arrangements. 

What’s New? 

Coach Webinar  
The FIRST^® LEGO^® League Challenge Coach Webinar recording is now available.

Webinar Highlights: 

✅ Event resources available now & coming soon 

✅ Venue & schedule overview 

✅ Team experience including pits, accommodations, and activities 

✅ Judging & Robot Game details 

✅ Encore & Ceremonies  

An additional in-person coach meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at the George R. Brown Convention Center to share final details. At least one coach from your team should attend.

Important Reminders:

Event Guide and Schedule 
Teams are expected to arrive and set up their pits on Wednesday, April 16. Be sure to review the FIRST LEGO League Challenge addendum for a detailed schedule, which will be updated regularly leading up to the event.

Detailed information about the Robot Game and World Festival judging have been added to the FIRST LEGO League Challenge addendum.    

Teams are expected to have their team pits packed up and out of the Grand Ballroom by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18.

The FIRST Championship Event Guide is your downloadable, printable guide to our event at the George R. Brown Convention Center, including notable happenings, safety information and event logistics.

Team Pit Space 
Your team will be assigned to an 8-foot x 8-foot (2.4 meters x 2.4 meters) space which will be your home at the World Festival. Be sure to review the FIRST LEGO League Challenge addendum for more information!

Pre-Order Lunches   
Pre-order lunches are available at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Lunch on Saturday will happen before the closing ceremonies. In order to ensure we stay on time, we encourage you to make lunch arrangements prior to that morning. Lunch Order Form.

Download the App!    
The 2025 FIRST Championship mobile app makes it easy to access all FIRST Championship information such as teams, maps, exhibitor information, and detailed schedules. Download the FIRST Championship App. 

We’re looking forward to seeing you soon in Houston!

Stay tuned for our next email on Wednesday, April 9, which will contain more important information about the event.  

Countdown to the FIRST Championship – 14 days!