--- title: Events description: Learn more about the events for the current FIRST seasons for FIRST in Alabama - and sign up to volunteer! image: https://www.firstinalabama.org/hubfs/275369082_4945270542222382_8499270744283881904_n.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.firstinalabama.org/events#main-content) [![FIRST in Alabama](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/fia-logo-1.webp?width=1345&height=373&name=fia-logo-1.webp)Homepage](https://www.firstinalabama.org?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.firstinalabama.org/about-us?hsLang=en) - Events - [Upcoming](https://www.firstinalabama.org/events) - [Current Season Results](https://www.firstinalabama.org/event-results?hsLang=en) - [Media](https://www.firstinalabama.org/media?hsLang=en) - Resources - [Email Archive](https://www.firstinalabama.org/email-archive?hsLang=en) - [Meeting Notes](https://www.firstinalabama.org/meeting-notes?hsLang=en) - Support Our Mission - [Get Involved](https://www.firstinalabama.org/get-involved?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://www.firstinalabama.org/donate?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.firstinalabama.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://www.firstinalabama.org/blog?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.firstinalabama.org/about-us?hsLang=en) - Events - [Upcoming](https://www.firstinalabama.org/events) - [Current Season Results](https://www.firstinalabama.org/event-results?hsLang=en) - [Media](https://www.firstinalabama.org/media?hsLang=en) - Resources - [Email Archive](https://www.firstinalabama.org/email-archive?hsLang=en) - [Meeting Notes](https://www.firstinalabama.org/meeting-notes?hsLang=en) - Support Our Mission - [Get Involved](https://www.firstinalabama.org/get-involved?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://www.firstinalabama.org/donate?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.firstinalabama.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://www.firstinalabama.org/blog?hsLang=en) # Upcoming Events in Alabama ![FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/ftc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=ftc-horizontal.png) ### Athens Qualifier #### When? October 24, 2026 #### Where? Athens Renaissance School 601 S Clinton St Athens, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/32806a10-9fbf-11f1-90f3-00505699b848) ![FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/ftc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=ftc-horizontal.png) ### HCMS Qualifier #### When? November 14, 2026 #### Where? Hampton Cove Middle School 261-B Old 431 Hwy Owens Cross Roads, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/34328e0e-9fbf-11f1-90f3-00505699b848) ![FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/ftc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=ftc-horizontal.png) ### NCT Qualifier #### When? December 12, 2026 #### Where? New Century Technology High School 2500 Meridian St N Huntsville, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/35e213c9-9fbf-11f1-90f3-00505699b848) ![FIRST Robotics Competition](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/frc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=frc-horizontal.png) ### AL-Huntsville-New Century Technology High School Theater Kickoff #### When? January 9, 2027 #### Where? New Century Technology High School Theater 2500 Meridian Street N Huntsville, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/Volunteers/Wizard/Search/2?EventId=80352) ![FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/ftc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=ftc-horizontal.png) ### UAB Qualifier #### When? January 23, 2027 #### Where? Univeristy of Alabama in Birmingham 1501 University Blvd Birmingham, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/3900ae98-9fbf-11f1-90f3-00505699b848) ![FIRST LEGO League Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/fll-challenge-horizontal.png?width=150&name=fll-challenge-horizontal.png) ### Alabama Championship #### When? February 6, 2027 #### Where? TBD TBD TBD, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/81238c0d-b2d0-11f1-a359-00505699b848) ![FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/ftc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=ftc-horizontal.png) ### Alabama Championship #### When? February 19, 2027 - February 20, 2027 #### Where? New Century Technology High School 2500 Meridian St N Huntsville, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/2ea4ed3e-9fbf-11f1-90f3-00505699b848) ![FIRST Robotics Competition](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/frc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=frc-horizontal.png) ### Rocket City Regional #### When? April 7, 2027 - April 10, 2027 #### Where? Von Braun Center 700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, Alabama ![FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.firstinalabama.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/first-in-alabama/images/ftc-horizontal.png?width=150&name=ftc-horizontal.png) ### Alabama FIRST Leadership Award Interviews #### What? This event has not yet been scheduled and will be updated with correct dates in the future. #### When? June 15, 2027 #### Where? Remote Event Remote Event, Alabama #### Sign Up to Volunteer [Click Here to Volunteer!](https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/af8d2a69-bc61-11f1-b0d3-00505699b848) [![FIRST in Alabama](https://22604016.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22604016/hubfs/FIRST-Regional-AL-h.png?width=240&height=67&name=FIRST-Regional-AL-h.png)](https://www.firstinalabama.org?hsLang=en) For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Fast Links [About Us](https://www.firstinalabama.org/about-us?hsLang=en) [Upcoming Events](https://www.firstinalabama.org/events) [Media](https://www.firstinalabama.org/media?hsLang=en) [Get Involved](https://www.firstinalabama.org/get-involved?hsLang=en) [Email Archive](https://www.firstinalabama.org/email-archive?hsLang=en) [Meeting Notes](https://www.firstinalabama.org/meeting-notes?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://www.firstinalabama.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://www.firstinalabama.org/donate?hsLang=en) [Blog](https://www.firstinalabama.org/blog?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://www.firstinalabama.org/donate?hsLang=en) --- 12103 Comanche Trail, Huntsville, AL | [info@firstinalabama.org](mailto:info@firstinalabama.org) | (256) 469-0598 Copyright © 2025 *FIRST*® in Alabama. 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