EVENTS CALENDAR
Robotics events across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Competitions, coach chats and volunteer sessions for FLL, FTC and FRC teams, all in one calendar. Every event is free and open to the public.
STAGE ONE
Qualifiers
Events in every corner of DC, Maryland and Virginia, December through January.
STAGE TWO · YOU ARE HERE
Chesapeake Championship
February 6-7, 2027 at Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Virginia.
STAGE THREE
FIRST Championship
Top Chesapeake teams advance to FIRST Premier Events and the FIRST Championship in Houston, April 28 to May 1, 2027. Advancement slots are announced in December.
STAGE ONE
Qualifiers
Events in every corner of DC, Maryland and Virginia, December through January.
STAGE TWO · YOU ARE HERE
Chesapeake Championship
February 6-7, 2027 at Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Virginia.
STAGE THREE
FIRST Championship
Top Chesapeake teams advance to FIRST Premier Events and the FIRST Championship in Houston, April 28 to May 1, 2027. Advancement slots are announced in December.
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OCTOBER 2026
15-22
THU
● FRC · DEADLINE
FRC Round 2 Preferencing
Oct 15 to Oct 22 · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
21
WED
● FRC · COACH CHAT
FRC Geared Up Coach Chat
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
22
THU
● ALL PROGRAMS · VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Sign Up Tutorial
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
24
SAT
● FRC · COMPETITION
FRC Rumble #11
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM · Deep Run High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
4
WED
● ALL PROGRAMS · VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Information Session
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
10
TUE
● FTC · COACH CHAT
FTC Coach Chat
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
10
TUE
● ALL PROGRAMS · MEETING
Youth Advocacy Council Meeting
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
17
TUE
● FTC · MEETING
FTC BioBuzz All Team Town Hall
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
22
SUN
● FTC · COACH CHAT
FTC Chesapeake Coach Chat
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
DECEMBER 2026
2
WED
● ALL PROGRAMS · VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Information Session
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
5
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Powhatan, VA Qualifier I
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Powhatan High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
5
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Washington DC Qualifier I
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · DC International School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
6
SUN
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Powhatan, VA Qualifier II
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Powhatan High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
6
SUN
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Washington DC Qualifier II
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · DC International School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
8
TUE
● FRC · COACH CHAT
FRC Coach Chat
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
8
TUE
● ALL PROGRAMS · MEETING
Youth Advocacy Council Meeting
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
9
WED
● ALL PROGRAMS · VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Sign Up Tutorial
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
9
WED
● FTC · COACH CHAT
FTC Geared Up Coach Chat
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
12
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Manassas, VA Qualifier I
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Osbourn High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
12
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Charlottesville, VA Qualifier I
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · St. Anne's-Belfield School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
13
SUN
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Manassas, VA Qualifier II
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Osbourn High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
13
SUN
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Charlottesville, VA Qualifier II
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · St. Anne's-Belfield School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
13
SUN
● FTC · COACH CHAT
FTC Chesapeake Coach Chat
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
JANUARY 2027
9
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Martinsville, VA Qualifier
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Patrick & Henry Community College
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
9
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Union Bridge, MD Qualifier I
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Francis Scott Key High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
10
SUN
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Union Bridge, MD Qualifier II
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Francis Scott Key High School
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
12
TUE
● ALL PROGRAMS · MEETING
Youth Advocacy Council Meeting
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
13
WED
● ALL PROGRAMS · VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Information Session
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM · Virtual
In partnership with Waymo
NOVEMBER 2026
16
SAT
● FTC · COMPETITION
FTC Baltimore Qualifier I
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM · Mount Saint Joseph High School
In partnership with Waymo
November 2026
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● FTC Coach Chat
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
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● FTC · COACH CHAT
FTC Coach Chat
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Virtual
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Where the season comes together.
STAGE ONE
Qualifiers
Events in every corner of DC, Maryland and Virginia, December through January.
STAGE TWO · YOU ARE HERE
Chesapeake Championship
February 6-7, 2027 at Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Virginia.
STAGE THREE
FIRST Championship
Top Chesapeake teams advance to FIRST Premier Events and the FIRST Championship in Houston, April 28 to May 1, 2027. Advancement slots are announced in December.
● FTC · CHAMPIONSHIP
FIRST Tech Challenge Chesapeake Championship
Feb 6-7, 2027
Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
In partnership with Leidos
● FRC · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
FIRST Chesapeake District Championship
Apr 8-11, 2027
The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD
In partnership with Qualcomm
FAQ
Before you go.
Yes. Every FIRST Chesapeake event is free and open to the public. Bring your whole family and your friends.
No. There is nothing to buy or print. Check the event page for the venue address, parking and the day schedule.
Join a Volunteer Information Session. They run 30 minutes, are virtual and are held at noon. You can also start at x.firstchs.org/Vol-welcome.
Teams register with FIRST first. FIRST Chesapeake then opens qualifier selection for registered teams, and each selection window appears on this calendar under Deadlines.
A virtual working session for coaches and mentors with the FIRST Chesapeake programs team. There are chats for FTC and FRC, plus sessions for the Geared Up cohorts.
Yes. Open any event and use Add to calendar for Google, Outlook or Apple.
VOLUNTEER
Every event runs on volunteers.
Start with a 30-minute Volunteer Information Session. Sessions are virtual and held at noon.
ROLES
Judge
Most needed
Referee
Training provided
Field reset and queuing
Great first role
Pit and team support
Great first role
Technical advisor
Experience helps
THREE GREAT PLACES TO START
Judge
Our most-needed role. Judges sit down with student teams to hear how they designed, built and programmed their robots, then help decide the awards. Bring curiosity and good questions; we provide the training.
Field Reset & Queuing
Keep the matches moving. Reset game pieces between matches and line teams up for their turn on the field. It’s fast, fun and right next to the action, with no technical experience needed.
Robot Inspector
Help every robot start the day safe and ready to compete. Inspectors walk each team through a simple checklist, and we train you on everything you need to know. A great fit for anyone who likes details.
Pit and team support
Great first role
Technical advisor
Experience helps