🌿 BIOGLOW™ Season 2026–2027 — Registration in Finland Now Open!
Ages 6–16 · Finland

Build. Code.
Compete.

Finland's home for FIRST® LEGO® League. Teams design robots, solve real problems, and develop skills for life — from first-time builders to world champions.

FIRST LEGO League participants at competition
110+Countries
679kKids
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About the program

STEM that actually
excites kids.

FIRST® LEGO® League is a global program created by FIRST® and LEGO® Education. It challenges young people to think like scientists and engineers — building robots, solving real problems, growing as a team.

We are an independent Finnish organization running FLL from regional qualifiers to the national championship.

📅Aug–Nov 2026
Kick-off & team registration
🏁Jan–Mar 2027
Regional qualifiers
🏆Last week of Mar 2027
National Championship
Kids building and programming LEGO robots at a FIRST LEGO League event
✨ New for 2026/2027

Future Edition 8+
joins the league.

A brand-new competitive format for ages 8 and up. Teams take on unique player roles, compete on a shared game field in semi-cooperative 2.5-minute matches, and build with the CS & AI Set — not SPIKE™ Prime.

Ages 8–16CS & AI SetSemi-cooperative4 player roles
Explore Future Edition →
2026–2027 Season Theme
BiodiversityBioluminescenceEcosystemsConservationMarine LifeForests

BIOGLOW™

This season teams investigate bioluminescence and biodiversity — how life on Earth produces light, how ecosystems connect, and how technology can help restore natural balance. Released globally August 4, 2026.

Season materials →
Programs

2 very-cool programs
for school students

Ages 9–16

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

The flagship competition. Teams program a SPIKE™ Prime robot, complete field missions, and present an innovation project under tournament conditions.

KitSPIKE™ Prime
Team2–10 students
2026/2027FREE participation
Ages 8–16

FIRST LEGO League Future Edition 8+

The newest FLL format. Teams build wireless-connected devices with CS & AI kits and compete in alliance-based matches for the digital generation.

KitCS & AI Kits
TeamUp to 8 students
2026/2027FREE participation
Why it works

What FLL gives kids
that school can't.

Kids building robots at FLL
Build

Every kid finds their strength

Team missions aren't just about building robots — they reveal talents kids didn't know they had. The builder, the coder, the strategist, the presenter: FLL creates space for every role to matter.

Robot gameTeam rolesHidden strengths
FLL competition event
Celebrate

A real project. Over real weeks.

Schools rarely give kids the chance to own a project from start to finish — for months. FLL does. Teams pick a real-world problem, research it, design a solution, and defend it in front of experts.

Long-term projectReal problems12+ weeks
Kids collaborating at FLL
Connect

Independence they carry for life

FLL's Core Values aren't a rulebook — they're a habit of mind. Teams make their own decisions, resolve their own conflicts, and take ownership of their results. They know how to lead.

Core ValuesSelf-relianceLeadership
FAQ

Common
questions.

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What ages can participate?
FLL is designed for ages 6–16. Explore suits ages 6–10, Challenge suits 9–16, and Future Edition is open to ages 5–16.
Do we need prior experience?
No experience needed. FLL is designed for beginners and builds skills through doing. A coach guides the team through the whole process.
How much does it cost?
Explore from ~€500, Challenge from ~€900, Future Edition from ~€1,000. These include registration and the required LEGO kit. Event fees are charged separately.
How big is a team?
Explore: 2–6 students. Challenge: 2–10 students. Every team requires at least one adult coach.
When does registration close?
Registration is open now, but qualifier spots fill quickly. Sign up early to give your team maximum prep time before the August 4 kickoff.
Can a school or club join?
Yes. FLL works for both school-based teams and independent volunteer-run groups. Contact us for school partnership options.
What is the BIOGLOW™ theme?
BIOGLOW™ centers on biodiversity and ecosystems — how life's diversity keeps the planet healthy, and what we can do to restore natural balance.
Where are competitions held?
Qualifiers across Finland October–December 2026: Helsinki-Uusimaa, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Joensuu. National finals in the Helsinki area, winter 2027.