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.
FIRST LEGO League introduces children and young people to STEM subjects through fun, hands-on learning experiences. Participants explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while working on creative challenges and robotics projects using LEGO technology. The different FIRST LEGO League programs support children and students over many years and help them build long-term skills in STEM, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, coding, and design thinking. Together with families, coaches, and educators, participants discover new ideas and develop solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.
The Future of FIRST LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League is entering an exciting period of evolution. With the BIOGLOW™ 2026/27 season, the transition to new program formats begins. At the same time, the long-standing partnership between FIRST and LEGO Education is coming to an end, bringing a number of changes over the coming years. What does this mean for teams, coaches, schools, and regional partners? What role does the Future Edition play? What will happen to Explore and Challenge? And what will the future LEGO League look like? On our overview page, we have brought together the key information about the transition and the timeline for you.
Get involved!
Register now and get started
Starting May 19, 2026, you can register for the BIOGLOWTM Season 2026/27. Whether as a school team, class, after-school club, or private group, explore the different FIRST LEGO League programs and discover which option fits your group best.
Welcome to BIOGLOW
Season Resources
Find all official documents, videos, and resources for FIRST LEGO League Explore, Challenge, and Future Edition 8+ in one place. Choose your program and get started with the season.
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