Established Programs Continue: Explore & Challenge

by Stefanie Sieber

In the 2026/27 season, the well-known FIRST LEGO League formats Explore and Challenge will continue as part of the Founders Edition. Both programs remain an important foundation of FIRST LEGO League across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In the BIOGLOW season, all teams will explore the topic of biodiversity.

FIRST LEGO League Explore continues to offer younger teams and primary school classes a creative and playful introduction to robotics using SPIKE Essential: Explore Program Information

FIRST LEGO League Challenge remains the established competition format for secondary school teams focusing on research, robotics, and teamwork using SPIKE Prime: Challenge Program Information

If you are unsure whether the Founders Edition or the Future Edition is the right fit for your group, and what you need to participate, join our virtual information session every Wednesday at 4:00 PM: Virtual Info Event

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