ftc-team-blast-05.07.26

Hi ,

Here's some updates and news from FIRST^®Tech Challenge.

In this week's blast:

🐝 Our 2026-2027 season

🤖 Game Preview Release

✅ Make sure your 2025-2026 roster is complete

Our 2026-2027 Season
We're excited to announce our 2026-2027 biodiversity-themed robotics season! Get ready for BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX, part of the 2026-2027 FIRST^® CANOPY™ season, and amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world.

More details about 2026-2027 season registration will be available soon, including opening date, pricing, and a new registration/purchasing storefront experience.

Watch the FIRST Community blog and your email for updates.

Game Preview Release
If you weren't able to make it to the FIRST Championship, we wanted to highlight some exciting news that was announced during the da Vinci finals!

Not only did we reveal the 2026-2027 scoring element, we also announced some new resources to help teams prepare for the BIOBUZZ season.

Check out our blog, which includes further details about the scoring element, StarterBot resources, and how to purchase scoring elements and pre-order game sets for next season!

In addition, this includes NEW! FIRST Tech Challenge Skill Builders: educational content and challenge specifically designed to guide teams as they explore the Game Preview content.

Make sure your 2025-2026 roster is complete
If you're planning to participate at a late/off-season event, make sure all student participants and coaches/mentors appear on your team roster. When the FIRST Dashboard closes for the 2025-2026 season, your roster will be locked.