Current Game and Season Materials

FIRST Tech Challenge 2025-2026 Game & Season Materials for

DECODE™ presented by RTX 

Competition Manual
Manual Sections
Manual Sections
  • Section 1: Introduction
  • Section 2: FIRST Season Overview
  • Section 3: Competition Eligibility and Inspection (I)
  • Section 4: Advancement
  • Section 5: Event Rules (E)
  • Section 6: Awards (A)
  • Section 7: Game Sponsor Recognition
  • Section 8: Game Overview
  • Section 9: ARENA
  • Section 10: Game Details
  • Section 11: Game Rules (G)
  • Section 12: ROBOT Construction Rules (R)
  • Section 13: Tournament (T)
  • Section 14: League Play Tournaments (L)
  • Section 15: FIRST Championship (C)
  • Section 16: Glossary
Team Q&A
Team Updates
  • Latest Team Update
  • Combined Team Update
  • Team Update Email Sign Up
  • All Updates
    • Team Update 00
Inspection Resources
  • Inspection Checklist
  • Inspection Quick Reference
Playing Field Materials and Manuals