Date: March 7-8, 2026
Location: Trinapolio 2, Vilnius (TECHIN)

Program for the Teams:

March 7, Saturday

• 9:00 – 10:30: Pit setup

• 10:30 – 11:00: Drivers/mentors meeting 

• 11:00 – 13:00: Inspections and judging, time to fix issues and get re-inspected

• 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch

• 14:00 – 14:20: Opening ceremony

• 14:20 – 17:00: Matches #1-20

• 17:30: Venue closes for the night (robots should remain at the venue overnight)

• 18:00: Cultural program (information will be provided to the teams by email)

March 8, Sunday

• 09:00 – 10:00: Pit opens

• 10:00 – 12:30: Matches #21-40

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 14:00: Alliance selection

• 14:00 – 16:00: Playoff matches and Awards 

Visitors:

• The competition will take place in the sports hall. For a better view of the competition field, visitors can observe the event from the balcony. 

Attending Teams:

• The event capacity is 20 teams. Participating teams will be selected by the program delivery partner.

Inspections and judging:

• Individual team schedules will be provided.

• Teams are advised to self-inspect their robots using this checklist: https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/file/ftc/game/inspection-checklist

Pit Area:

• Each pit will include a table and chairs.

• Teams are encouraged to decorate their pits with posters and banners to showcase their journey.

• Please, bring your own extension cords.

• Protect the tables and floors from damage caused by tools.

Practice Field:

• One practice field will be available. Usage will be based on a schedule and monitored.

Catering:

• Catering will be available in the cafeteria at the venue.

Parking:

• Free parking is available near the venue or the nearby NORFA shopping center.

Safety Information:

• Teams must bring their own safety glasses, as none will be available on-site.

• Teams should strictly follow 2025-2026 FIRST® Tech Challenge Competition Manual requirements.

Playoff bracket:

• Please see figure below.

Awards to be presented include:

• • Inspire Award (1st and 2nd place)

  • Think Award

  • Connect Award

  • Reach Award

  • Sustain Award

  • Design Award

  • Innovate Award 

  • Control Award

  • Winning Alliance Award (for Alliance captain and partner)

  • Finalist Alliance Award (for Alliance captain and partner)

Advancement information:

• https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/LTCMP 

Live stream:

• https://www.youtube.com/@lituanicax/streams