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Updates from FIRST and LEGO
March 19, 2026 · Piedmont Makers
FIRST and LEGO Education are ending their nearly three-decade partnership after the 2026–2027 season. Here's what that means for our LEGO League programs.
This morning FIRST and LEGO Education announced that they’re ending their partnership after nearly 30 years. The 2026–2027 season will be the last one they do together. After that, both organizations plan to go their own way, each developing independent programs.
What this means for Piedmont Makers
Our Fall 2026 LEGO League season will run as planned. Registration for this fall is open (sign up today!) and we’re hosting a Robotics Open House on Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm for families to learn more — tell your friends. We can answer more questions there.
For 2027 and beyond, we’ll evaluate options as both FIRST and LEGO Education share more details. Our commitment remains the same:
To empower young people to be creative problem solvers and innovators in STEAM.
We will continue to offer the same level of quality, student-centered, community-based STEAM programs and we are excited about innovation in future seasons.
Questions? Email robotics@piedmontmakers.org.