Events
The 2026–2027 FIRST® Tech Challenge season is BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX.
The Challenge
BIOBUZZ is part of the FIRST® CANOPY™ season. Teams design, build, program and operate robots to compete in head-to-head alliance matches in a challenge inspired by biodiversity and the natural world.
Video: BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Game Animation, from the FIRST Tech Challenge.
Connecticut Events
The Connecticut events for the BIOBUZZ season are listed below. Each event name links to its official page, where you can find results and any updates.
Outlined in green: the events the FullMetal Falcons are signed up for.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Husky ScrimmageScrimmage | Storrs, CT |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Wolcott MS QualifierQualifier | Tyrrell Middle School, 500 Todd Rd, Wolcott, CT |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | Wolcott HS QualifierQualifier | Wolcott High School, 457 Bound Line Rd, Wolcott, CT |
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | Vernon QualifierQualifier | Vernon Center Middle School, 777 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 | Regional QualifierQualifier | Windsor High School, Windsor, CT |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | University of Bridgeport QualifierQualifier | Wheeler Recreation Center, University of Bridgeport, 400 University Ave, Bridgeport, CT |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | Hartford Armory QualifierQualifier | Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory, 360 Broad St, Hartford, CT |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 | Connecticut ChampionshipState championship | Ratcliffe Hicks Arena, University of Connecticut, 1380 Storrs Rd, Storrs, CT |
Schedule and locations are from the official FIRST Tech Challenge event site as of October 28, 2026, and may change. The Regional Qualifier has since moved to Sunday, January 24 at Windsor High School; the official event page may not show that yet.