Future Edition 8+FIRST® LEGO® League
The next generation of FIRST® LEGO® League is here — powered by LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Sets, new game mechanics, and four unique player roles.
The New Generation
Is Here
The FIRST® LEGO® League Future Edition offers a modern and hands-on learning experience using the new LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Sets. Students take on exciting building, programming, and research challenges.
The program integrates easily into classrooms, after-school clubs, full-day programs, and other learning environments. With technology from LEGO Education, it supports many different learning styles — even students with little prior experience in robotics or STEM can get started easily.
In Finland, groups can participate in Future Edition 8+ starting with the 2026/27 season. Registration is open until the end of November 2026.
Future Edition 8+ — program overview
Two editions running
side by side
During the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons, both the Founders Edition and the Future Edition run in parallel — giving groups the flexibility to transition at their own pace.
Challenge (Founders Edition)
An established program based on previous-generation robotics sets: SPIKE, EV3, Robot Inventor, Powered Up, NXT, and RCX. Teams of 4–10 students aged 9–16, competing in regional qualifiers and the national championship.
Future Edition 8+
The next generation, powered by the new LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Set. Teams of 4–8 students aged 8–16 take on 4 player roles, compete in semi-cooperative gameplay, and join regional and national tournaments as program pioneers.
Important: The Future Edition is not compatible with LEGO Education SPIKE™ or other legacy products. If you already have SPIKE™ Prime or other LEGO robotics sets, please register for the Challenge.
Everything you need
to get started
Future Edition 8+ is designed to be flexible and accessible. Here's what participation looks like for groups in Finland.
Join New FLL tournaments
Future Edition 8+ is open to students aged 8 to 16. A team consists of 4 to 8 children and is guided by at least one adult coach, such as a teacher or parent. Teams can form at schools, libraries, clubs, or privately.
Over a period of at least 8 weeks, students meet regularly to research, design, build, program, test ideas, and develop creative solutions together. This season, all registered teams advance directly to the national tournament, where they present their results and are evaluated across multiple categories.
Participation in the 2026/2027 season costs €144 + €8 per student and adult team member. For example, the total fee is €184 for 4 students + 1 adult, or €224 for 8 students + 2 adults. The registration fee includes a T-shirt for each team member, including the adult coach, access to all season materials, and ongoing support.
Curriculum integration
Can be integrated into regular lessons
Team size
4–8 students, aged 8–16 + at least 1 adult coach
Registration and preparation
Registration deadline: November 2026. Minimum 8 weeks of preparation
Permitted LEGO robotics sets
Computer Science & AI Set
Required equipment
1 seasonal Future Edition Set + 2 CS & AI 8+ kits + 2 hardware bundles (Bundles 1 and 2) + 1 laptop/tablet
Registration fee
From €184 (€144 + €8 per team member)
Run the Future Edition in your classroom
For school classes, Future Edition offers a new solution. Teachers can integrate the program into regular lessons, extracurricular activities, or elective courses, allowing the entire class to work in small project teams. Students collaboratively research the annual theme, build and program LEGO robots, and solve seasonal tasks. The project culminates in an internal school competition where students present their projects and compete in a robot game.
Participation in the 2026/2027 season costs €144 per class. Classes may also nominate a selected team to compete in an official national tournament — giving students a chance to connect with others and showcase their projects to a wider audience. An additional €8 is charged per student and adult team member.
The €144 fee includes access to all season materials and ongoing support by email, chat, and video calls. The additional €8 includes a T-shirt for each team member, including the adult coach.
Curriculum integration
Can be integrated into regular lessons
Any class size
Flexible: work as 1 class or in smaller teams
Registration and duration
School classes can register year-round and complete the program at your own pace. Recommended duration: 8-12 weeks at 2 hours per week.
Robotics sets
Computer Science & AI Set
Required equipment
1 seasonal Future Edition Set + 2-6 robotics sets (recommended: 1 set per 4 children) + 2 hardware bundles (Bundles 1 and 2)
Registration fee
€144
Register for the 2026/2027 season
Registration for the 2026/2027 BIOGLOW™ season is open now. Team registration in the League closes at the end of November 2026, subject to regional capacity. School classes have the flexibility to register year-round and can integrate the program into their curriculum independently of tournament dates.
League participation, for teams entering official tournaments, costs €144 + €8 per student and adult team member. Classroom participation costs only €144 per class. Both formats include access to season materials and ongoing support. The League fee also includes a T-shirt for each registered team member.
In addition to the season online materials provided by Aurora Math ry, each group will need the following:
• 1 seasonal Future Edition Field Set
• 2 CS & AI 11+ kits OR
• 2 CS & AI 8+ kits + 2 Hardware Bundles (Bundle 1 and 2)
• 1 laptop/tablet
Ready to bring FIRST LEGO League to your students? Register your team here.
Contact us at league@auroramath.fi if you need help sourcing the kits.
League registration open
Now — closes end of November 2026
Class registration
Open year-round
Nationals
March-April 2027
Tested at the
FIRST Championship
Houston 2026
At the FIRST® Championship in Houston in April 2026, four teams — including Team rhsRobotX2 from Ricarda-Huch-Schule Braunschweig — had the exclusive opportunity to present the Future Edition 8+ game.
They tested the new game materials, explored challenges on the playing field, and gained early insights into the research topics of the BIOGLOW season.
First impressions — FIRST Championship Houston 2026
Computer Science
& AI
The LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Sets are the new technological foundation of Future Edition 8+. They provide a hands-on introduction to robotics, programming, and artificial intelligence, and were specifically developed for educational use.
CS & AI Set
8+
Two sets are required per team with up to 8 participants. In addition to the sets, extra hardware is also required: Bundles 1 and 2, including motors, controllers, and connection cards.
The amount of additional hardware required depends on the number of CS & AI Sets being used. Contact us or visit LEGO Education for full hardware bundle details.
CS & AI Set
11+
Two sets are required per team with up to 8 participants. The 11+ set includes all materials needed for participation — no additional hardware is required.
This makes the 11+ version the simpler out-of-the-box choice for groups already familiar with STEM concepts. Multiple programming languages are supported: Word Blocks, Icon Blocks, and Python.
What teams explore
this season
Marine Ecosystems
Bioluminescent creatures of the deep sea and ocean health.
Forest Biodiversity
How forests host thousands of species and why diversity matters.
Microorganisms
Tiny glowing organisms and their role in larger ecosystems.
Bioinspired Tech
How nature's light inspires sustainable technologies and innovations.
Plant Life
Plant diversity, pollination networks, and ecosystem resilience.
Pollinators & Insects
The vital role insects play in sustaining biodiversity.
Climate & Change
How climate shifts affect ecosystem diversity and balance.
Urban Biodiversity
Creating space for nature in cities and towns.
Common questions
Join Future Edition 8+!
Be among the first Finnish groups to experience the next generation of FIRST® LEGO® League.