Regular bi-weekly Coach/Mentor meetings will be held beginning Tuesday, January 12, 2027, through the Tuesday the week before the big event, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to answer questions about the event and discuss topics that are relevant to this year’s game. These meetings will not be recorded, are not mandatory, and all are welcome to attend. Click here to join the meeting.
Please contact the Regional Director if you would like to be included in the emails throughout the season.
| Location: | David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA |
| Lodging Information: | 2027 room accommodations with reasonable rates will be available at local hotels. Many other hotel accommodations are available nearby and may be found through an online search. 2026 Greater Pittsburgh Regional Lodging |
| Handbook for Teams and Volunteers: | 2026 Greater Pittsburgh Regional Team and Volunteer Handbook – 26-0310 The Handbook answers many questions that teams may have about the event such as parking, safety, meal options etc. The 2027 Handbook will be posted and revised throughout the season once available. |
| Lunch Pre-order: | 2026 Teams may pre-order lunch meals directly from Levy Convention Centers. All orders are due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2026. Please note dietary restrictions on the order form as necessary. Other lunch options may be found in the handbook. 2027 information will be added once it is available. |
| Event Schedule: | 2026 Greater Pittsburgh Regional Activity Schedule – 26-0207 |
| Volunteer: | Volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Regional is a great way to get to know the details of the FIRST Robotics Competition. Simply follow the prompts on your firstinspires.org dashboard and register. Many positions are available for those who may be arriving with a team Thursday morning. While we ask volunteers to be available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and Judges to be available Friday and Saturday, day positions are also available. When registering, please specify the day(s) you are available, or add a note to the comment section specifying that you would like to participate for only one day, but have no preference of which day. Come and join the fun. |
| The Greater Pittsburgh Regional Program Book | The 2026 Program Book Direct Link The 2026 Program Book Print File |
| Photos | 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Greater Pittsburgh Photos. The 2026 Greater Pittsburgh Regional photos will be posted once they are available. |
| Communication | For more information, please contact Daphne Frownfelter, Regional Director, Pennsylvania, FIRST, at (610) 401-4310 or dfrownfelter@firstinspires.org. Volunteer questions? Please email firstwcpavolunteers@gmail.com. |