2026 Game Challenge

This year’s game is called REBUILT. Here is a video description.

Schedule

Friday, March 20, 2026 (Day 0)

5:00PM - 10:00PM Pits Open, Load In, Robot Inspections

Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Day 1)

8:00AM - 10:30AM Pits Open, Inspections

10:30AM - 11:00AM Opening Ceremonies

11:00AM - 1:00PM Qualification Matches

1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch

2:00PM - 7:00PM Qualification Matches

~8:00PM*            Pits Close 60 minutes after the conclusion of the last match

Sunday, March 8, 2026 (Day 2)

8:00AM Pits Open

9:00AM - 9:30AM Opening Ceremonies

9:30AM - 12:30PM Qualification Matches

12:30PM - 1:00PM Alliance Selection

1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch

2:00PM - 5:30PM Playoff Matches & Awards

~6:30PM*         Pits close 60 minutes after the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony

 * All times are estimated based on flow of rounds

Video

• Video for this event will be available via:

  • The Blue Alliance

  • FIRST in Michigan

• It is not yet clear if thee links above will be livestream or after-match video uploads. This section will be updated when details become known.

Event info and Match Schedule

• Event information, match schedule, and match results can be found at any of these links: 

  • FIRST

  • The Blue Alliance

• Match schedules are released at approximately 10:00am on Saturday

Location

Columbia Central Sr. High School
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Map & Directions

General Info for Spectators at FIRST Events

• All events are free for all spectators

• All spectators are encouraged to visit the pit area to see the robots up close and to ask the teams questions about their robot and their team.

• Many teams offer visitors small giveaways such as stickers, buttons, candies, etc.

• Anyone entering the pit area must wear safety glasses at all times.

• Event organizers often offer loaner glasses, but we recommend bringing your own in case the event’s loaners are all in use

• Spectators do not need to wear safety glasses when they are outside of the pit area

• Spectator seating is usually quite full. We strongly recommend that visitors leave all personal items -- including coats, bags or backpacks, etc. -- at home or in their vehicle.

• Events are often quite loud. We strongly recommend ear protection -- ear muffs, etc. -- for small children and anyone that is sensitive to loud environments.