About FIRST LEGO League
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FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to children ages 4-16 (varies by region) through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO® technology, helping today’s students, families, and educators build a better future together. FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills and showcase what they learned.
Explore FIRST LEGO League Programs
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FIRST® LEGO® League inspires young people to explore STEM through hands-on robotics and real-world problem solving. Designed for schools, afterschool programs, and community groups, students work in teams to design, build, code, and innovate around an annual themed challenge, developing skills in collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity.
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8 - 16
3 - 10
FIRST LEGO League Future Edition creates an evolved experience leveraging LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits, which consist of teacher support materials, bricks, hardware and code, designed for bringing computer science into the daily lives of students.
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9 - 16
4 - 10
Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of students ages 9-16 engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering - building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game.
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1 - 4
6 - 10
In Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, and code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential.
Explore FIRST LEGO League teams across Australia
Data is based on FIRST LEGO League teams participating in the 2026-2027 BIOGLOW Season. Last update August 13, 2026
FIRST LEGO League: Gallery
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Testimonials: FIRST LEGO League
"FIRST LEGO League has really sparked my interest in STEM and it has encouraged me to follow a pathway into STEM for further education."
Sarah
"FIRST LEGO League is not just a competition. For a long time, it has been about sharing ideas, solving problems together, and exploring new knowledge. These aspects are what make FLL a truly unique and meaningful experience."
Lucas
"As a school principal, FLL has strengthened my belief in hands-on, student-centered learning. It showed me how powerful it is when students are given real challenges and trusted to solve them collaboratively."
Amelie
Explore BIOGLOW with Macquarie University
Step into the vibrant world of biodiversity in the 2026–2027 FIRST LEGO League season, BIOGLOW™.
As part of the global FIRST CANOPY™ season, BIOGLOW invites young people to explore the incredible variety of life found across our planet—from microscopic organisms and glowing fungi to plants, animals and the ecosystems that connect them.
Throughout the season, teams will investigate real-world challenges, develop innovative solutions, design and code LEGO® robots, and explore how science, technology and creative thinking can help protect the natural world. To bring the season theme to life, Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has developed a series of videos featuring biodiversity and conservation experts.
FIRST Training and Resources
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Getting started with FIRST is easy and free with our collection of training modules, guides, and support resources for coaches, mentors, educators, and volunteers. From understanding the program and competitions to building student confidence in STEM, these resources are designed to support you every step of the way.
2025 Asia Pacific Open Championship
Catch the energy, creativity, and innovation of some of the world’s most impressive young minds in STEM in our recap of the 2025 FIRST® LEGO® League Asia Pacific Open Championship.
Held at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, this year’s APOC brought together talented students from across the globe to compete, collaborate, and celebrate STEM through the underwater-themed challenges of the SUBMERGED℠ season.