Schedule

Friday, March 6, 2026 (Day 0)

4:00PM - 9:00PM Pits Open, Load In

4:30PM - 9:00PM Robot Inspections

5:00PM - 8:45PM Practice Elements Open

                  (fully inspected robots only)

6:00PM - 7:00PM Field Measurements & Camera Calibration**

7:00PM - 8:30PM Field Test Matches for fully inspected robots**

              (limit 2 per team)

8:30PM - 8:45PM Off-Field Robot Connectivity Tests

              (all teams not fully inspected)

8:45PM            Practice Elements Close

9:00PM            Pits Close

Saturday, March 7, 2026 (Day 1)

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

8:30AM -  9:00AM Driver’s Meeting

10:30AM - 10:50AM Opening Ceremonies

10:50AM - 1:00PM Qualification Matches

1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch, Graduating Seniors & Alumni Photos

2:00PM - 6:30PM Qualification Matches

~7:00PM*          Pits Close 30 minutes after the conclusion

                  of the last match

Sunday, March 8, 2026 (Day 2)

8:00AM            Pits Open

9:00AM - 9:20AM Opening Ceremonies, Donald Bowers & Outstanding Volunteer Awards

9:20AM - 12:30PM Qualification Matches

~12:30PM - 1:00PM Alliance Selection

                  (begins 8 minutes after the end of Qualification Matches)

1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch

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

~5:30PM*          Pits close 30 minutes following the close of the Closing Ceremony

 * All times are estimated based on flow of rounds

** If competition field is available

2026 Game Challenge

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

Video of Matches

• Video for this event will be here via FIRST. It is not yet clear if this will be livestream or after-match video uploads. This section will be updated when details become known.

• Video will also be available via The Blue Alliance 

  • Here (same link as for Event Info and Match Schedule,below).
    This will be after-match video uploads.

  • Webcast for Saturday, March 7

  • Webcast for Sunday, March 8

Event info and Match Schedule

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

  • Mid-Atlantic Robotics   

  • FIRST

  • www.thebluealliance.com/team/862/2026

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

Location

Hatboro-Horsham High School
899 Horsham Road
Hatboro-Horsham, PA 19044
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.