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Find your robotics team!

Find FIRST helps students discover robotics teams and helps teams recruit motivated members, all in one place. Search by location, compare openings, and reach out when you find the right fit.

1 Search teams

Find nearby FTC teams by city, league, or role.

2 Compare openings

See who is recruiting, what they need, and when they meet.

3 Join or register

Students can apply, and teams can list openings fast.

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Why Robotics?

Why join FIRST

FIRST builds science, technology, engineering, and math skills through teamwork, mentoring, and hands-on challenges.

  • Learn practical STEM skills in a fun environment
  • Get mentorship from adults and college students
  • Develop teamwork, project planning, and communication
  • Compete at events and showcase your innovations

How It Works

Simple for students. Simple for teams.

We built the platform so the hard part is building robots, not finding each other.

For Students

Find your team in 4 steps

Start with a profile, then narrow your search, reach out, and join a team that matches your goals.

01

Create your profile

Share your interests, grade level, skills, and location so teams can find the right fit.

02

Browse and discover teams

Filter by location, competition league, team culture, and open roles to narrow your search.

03

Apply or reach out

Send a message directly to team coaches and captains to introduce yourself and ask questions.

04

Join and compete

Get onboarded, start contributing, and compete in your first season.

Find a Team →
For Teams

Recruit top talent in 4 steps

Register your team, review applicants, invite students, and build a roster that fits your needs.

01

Register your team

Add your league, location, open roles, and the kind of students your team needs.

02

Review applicants

Browse student profiles that match your needs and have already shown interest.

03

Invite students

Reach out to promising candidates and invite them to a tryout or info session.

04

Build your roster

Fill open spots with motivated students who are ready to contribute.

Register Your Team →

Featured Teams

Teams actively recruiting

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SB
#1114
FRC

Simbotics

St. Catharines, ON

One of FRC's most celebrated teams, known for consistent excellence in design and strategy.

35 members 3 championships
Mechanical Programming
CP
#254
FRC

Cheesy Poofs

San Jose, CA

A powerhouse team with deep ties to Silicon Valley's tech community and strong mentorship culture.

28 members 4 championships
Software CAD Business
MF
#3647
FTC

Millennium Falcons

Austin, TX

A growing FTC team built around inclusivity and hands-on learning for students of all backgrounds.

12 members 1 championship
Mechanical Drive Team Media

Your robotics journey starts with finding the right team.

Whether you're a student ready to build something incredible, or a team looking for your next star recruit — Find FIRST is where it begins.

Free to join. No experience required. Open to all K-12 students.