FIRST Tech Challenge Iowa Championship

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See 72 teams compete with their robots and showcase their skills and teamwork! This event is free and open to the public.

FIRST Tech Challenge is designed for those who want to compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams of students are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year, and is programmed using a variety of languages. Teams, including coaches, mentors, and volunteers are required to develop strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles. Awards are given for the competition as for well as for community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 (all day)
Xtream Arena
200 E 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Rebecca Whitaker in advance at 319-335-5706 or rebecca-whitaker@uiowa.edu.