Cowtown Invitational Premier Event 2026

Teams

For teams

The Cowtown Invitational FIRST® Tech Challenge Premier Event 2026 offers an experience similar to the FIRST Championship, creating a fun, exciting, and memorable culminating experience for teams. With 48 teams competing, the event is designed to push teams to their limits while celebrating the best of robotics innovation.

Event Overview

Format: 48-team, single-division FIRST Tech Challenge event
Rules: Standard DECODE™ presented by RTX rules, as outlined in the Competition Manual
Dates: June 9–10
Competition:
- On-site pit judging (no formal judge interviews)
- Standard FIRST Tech Challenge Awards
- Eight (8) qualification matches per team

Pit Information

Each team will have a 2.4m x 2.4m (8’ x 8’) assigned pit.
Pits are marked with tape on the floor.
Each pit will have 1 - 110V outlet. Teams should bring their own 25 foot extension cable.
Each pit will have a table, size 183cm x 76cm (6' x 2.5').
Chair Seating: Teams should be prepared to bring their own chairs.

Approved for the Arena

Your pit is your team’s home base during the event. Teams are encouraged to incorporate Country Western–inspired décor into their pit design while staying within the approved guidelines below: