Season Updates

The cooperation of FIRST LEGO League teams offers numerous advantages and promotes the further development of the participants. Steamworks Robotics from New York (USA), supports several dedicated teams that are competing in the current SUBMERGED season of the FIRST LEGO League. They are looking for international partner teams for an exciting exchange. The teams will start their preparation at the end of the month and would like to arrange virtual meetings with teams worldwide to share ideas, experiences and innovative approaches.

In a community post, FIRST emphasizes the integration of AI tools such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini into the resources that are also available to FIRST LEGO League participants. These tools open up new possibilities for teams and classes, for example by supporting them in code generation, processing sensor data and organizing materials for external presentation and the preparation of competition evaluations

We won’t leave you on your own! Especially after the kickoff and the announcement of the tasks, many questions may arise, particularly regarding the Robot Game. Our experienced FIRST LEGO League team is always available to answer your questions via email, in the Challenge Updates, or in the FAQs on our website. Additionally, we offer an open office hour for teams and coaches every first Wednesday of the month.

All FIRST LEGO League teams using the Mindstorms EV3 robot as part of the educational program can look forward to news from LEGO Education. The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 app and the LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 app will be available for download until July 31, 2026, for the following operating systems:

* iOS via the Apple App Store

* Android and Chromebook via the Google Play Store and the TenCent App Store

* Windows 10 via the Microsoft Store and the installer on legoeducation.com

* macOS via the Apple App Store and the installer on legoeducation.com

Even without fixed tasks, there are numerous ways to kick off the new season with your team – especially if you are new or looking to develop further. Check out our offerings and share them with your team members and other coaches.

Günther Schön, dedicated teacher and FIRST LEGO League coach at Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium in Ludwigshafen, was honored with the German Teacher Award 2023 for his exemplary work in the robotics club. The recognition of his work as a teacher and robotics coach (since 2008) highlights his commitment to student development and emphasizes the importance of the educational program for their personal and professional growth.

During the past MASTERPIECE season, several teams from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland qualified for international events and embarked on exciting journeys to impressive competitions. The conclusion of the FIRST LEGO League season was particularly successful for some teams!

The Schüler:innen-Forschungszentrum Mittelhessen e.V. in collaboration with the media centers of Gießen, Wetzlar, and Kirchhain and other partners, offers training sessions on the FIRST LEGO League. The target audience includes technology-enthusiastic teachers, trainee teachers, students, volunteers in educational work, (future) FIRST LEGO League coaches, and interested individuals.

Excitement is building as the new season approaches! Prepare for an exciting adventure full of discoveries and challenges in the depths of the sea! Starting now, we have opened registrations for teams and classes.

The prices consist of the participation fee and the costs for the program materials. This year, the price for the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Set increases by €10 due to rising purchasing costs, now totaling €139. All other prices remain unchanged.