2026 Game Challenge

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

Schedule

Thursday, April 16, 2026 (Day 1)

8:00 AM

Drop-and-Go Load-In(Pits Not Open)

10:30AM

Regular Load-In, Pits Open,

Inspections Begin

10:30AM-12:00PM

Fields Open to Teams for Measurement

and Robot Sensor Calibration

12:00PM

Practice Matches Begin

12:30PM-1:30PM

Lunch for DTE Foundation and

Consumers Energy Foundation Fields

3:00PM

Practice Matches End

3:15PM-3:45PM

Drivers’ Meeting

4:00PM-4:30PM

Opening Ceremonies

4:30PM-7:30PM

Qualification Matches

8:30PM*

Pits Close 60 minutes after the

conclusion of the last match

Friday, April 17, 2026 (Day 2)

8:00AM

Pits and Machine Shop Open

9:00AM-9:30AM

Opening Ceremonies

9:30AM

Qualification Matches Begin

12:30PM-1:30PM

Lunch for DTE Foundation and

Consumers Energy Foundation Fields

6:30PM

Qualification Matches End

6:30PM-7:00PM

Alliance Selections

8:00PM*

Pits Close 60 minutes after the

conclusion of the last match

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (Day 3)

8:00AM

Pits and Machine Shop Open

9:00AM-9:30AM

Opening Ceremonies

(Including WFFA Announcement)

9:30AM-1:00PM

Division Playoffs and Awards

1:00PM-2:00PM

Lunch for All

1:30PM-2:30PM

Camera Calibrations and Practice For

Teams in State Championship Playoffs

2:30PM-4:00PM

State Championship Playoffs

4:00PM-5:00PM

State Championship Awards followed

by FIRST Championship Invitations

5:00PM*

Pits Close

 * All times are estimated

based on flow of rounds

Video

• Video for this event will be here:

  1. FIRST in Michigan
     There are four Divisions at this event.

We will play in the Consumers Energy Division.

• 1. • Thursday Qualification Matches

     • Friday Qualification Matches

     • Saturday Division Playoffs
       (If we qualify. We will know at the end of Friday)

     • Saturday Championship Playoffs
       (If we  win our Division)
       Playoff Matches
       Playoff Matches - alternate video stream

Event info and Match Schedule

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

  • FIRST in Michigan

  • FIRST

  • The Blue Alliance

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

Location

Saginaw Valley State University
Ryder Center for Health and Physical Education
University Center, MI
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 glasses for sale -- typically $10 -- but we recommend bringing your own in case event’s sell out

• 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.