FIRST^® LEGO^® League Explore 
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 sixth and final email blast for the FIRST^® LEGO^® League Explore 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.

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?   

Event Guide and Schedule 
Teams are expected to arrive and set up their pits on Thursday, April 17, with an optional early-bird check-in on Wednesday, April 16, at 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. 

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

Be sure to review the guide and the FIRST^® LEGO^® League Explore addendum, which will be updated regularly leading up to the event. 

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.  

Important Reminders:   

Action May be Required – Traveling Abroad?  
Teams are encouraged to print any relevant travel documents, such as your Welcome Letter, VISA Letter, hotel confirmation and reservation details, and return trip details.

To request the VISA Invitation letter, please use the Visa Letter Form.

Reviewing  
Reviewing will take place on Friday, April 18 between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the team pits. Reviewing sessions will be approximately 15 minutes each. Teams will receive their reviewing time at the Coaches’ Meeting on Thursday afternoon. 

Coaches’ Meeting  
The Coaches' Meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. in Room 361 C. This is your opportunity to hear about important procedures and timelines, and it gives you the opportunity to ask questions. You will receive your team’s assigned reviewing time during this time. Don’t miss this important meeting!  

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 Explore addendum for more information! 

Family Engagement Zone   
Join us in the Family Engagement Zone Thursday, April 17 to Saturday, April 19 in the Pre-Function Space right outside the Grand Ballroom. Participate in LEGO^® mural building, Six Bricks games, building challenges, and more! Adult supervision is required.  

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 in Houston next week!

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