FIRST LEGO League is an international educational program that was launched in 1998 by the American foundation FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and LEGO. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the program has been organized since 2002 by the non-profit organization HANDS on TECHNOLOGY e.V.
The FIRST LEGO League offers bring long-term engagement and excitement for children and students. Over several years, the program sustainably develops their skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), teamwork, and communication.
Join us!
Whether as a school team, an entire class, an extracurricular group, or a private team, FIRST LEGO League Future and Founders Edition offer young people an exciting introduction to research, robotics, and teamwork. Registration for all program offerings opens on May 19, 2026. The new season kicks off in August with the release of the missions and the shipment of materials — then it’s time to build, code, and explore! The season concludes with participation in an official FIRST LEGO League event or your own school-based event. Learn more about how to participate here!
The Future Edition is coming: Together into the next generation of the program.
FIRST LEGO League is evolving and we’re taking you along on the journey. With the Future Edition, officially unveiled by FIRST and LEGO Education on January 12, 2026, a new chapter of the program is beginning worldwide.
You’ll find all updates on the Future Edition continuously on our website in the weeks to come: in our Season Updates, and in the HANDS on TECHNOLOGY newsletter. We’re excited to shape this exciting transformation together with the community. Learn more!
We make an impact
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increased interest in STEM subjects
71 %
increased problem-solving ability
83 %
increased ability,
to express one's own ideas
91 %
improved teamwork
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children and young people have been reached by FIRST LEGO League since 2001.
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regional partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland currently support us.
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Teams have fun researching and programming at FIRST LEGO League 2023/24.
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classes tinker, craft and work on the current tasks.
Partnering for education and innovation! We cooperate with companies, foundations and ministries.
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Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert mit Steuermitteln auf Grundlage des vom Sächsischen Landtag beschlossenen Haushaltes.
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