FIRST Tech Challenge Season Kickoff 2026
Join Bennington Area Robotics and Manchester Machine Makers to begin the 2026–2027 FIRST Tech Challenge season: FIRST CANOPY: BIOBUZZ presented by RTX. Teams, students, families, and community members are welcome.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: Starts at 11:30 AM; game reveal livestream at noon (Eastern time)
Location: Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Avenue, Manchester Center, VT 05255
Co-hosts: Bennington Area Robotics and Manchester Machine Makers
What to Expect
We will watch the game reveal livestream, then brainstorm with robots on the new game field. Attending FTC teams that RSVP will receive game elements to take home to begin working with while they await their game sets.
Team RSVP and Event Details
FTC teams should RSVP to Manchester Machine Makers at ftc16221@gmail.com.
See the Manchester Machine Makers event announcement for details and updates, and the Manchester Community Library event listing for the venue’s announcement.