Important Changes Coming to FLL

3/19/2026: Important News from FIRST: LEGO Education Partnership Update

FIRST has made a significant announcement today regarding the future of its partnership with LEGO Education. We are carefully reviewing the details and working to understand what this means for our teams, students, coaches and community. In the meantime, we advise that you pause before purchasing the new LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits.

We encourage you to read the official press release directly from FIRST:

Read the Official Announcement

Wisconsin FLL

For the 2026–2027 season, Wisconsin FLL will only offer Founders Edition (SPIKE™-based) events. Wisconsin FLL will not offer Future Edition (LEGO Education Computer Science & AI-based) events. Thus, the 2026–2027 WI FLL season is expected to look like prior seasons, with a new theme, of course.

LEGO Education SPIKE technology, as well as its predecessors (EV3s, Mindstorms), will continue to be allowed in FIRST's K–8 programs through 2028–2029.

If you have already pre-ordered or purchased LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits, we recommend reaching out to LEGO to start the return/refund process here.

We’ll continue to share updates on how Wisconsin FLL will move forward as new details become available and plans are finalized. Because information is evolving, our goal is to keep coaches informed step by step as we learn more. To stay up to date, subscribe to our weekly FLL newsletter if you are not already, where we’ll share the latest announcements, guidance and next steps. Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter.

​Official FIRST Communications about Updates to FLL 2026–2027

• 02/25/2026 — 2026–2027 FIRST Season Teaser 

• 03/19/2026 — FIRST & LEGO Education Partnership Update 

FIRST LEGO League FAQs

• Updated 01/12/2026

• Updated 01/30/2026

• Updated 03/20/2026 

Official LEGO Communications

• 03/19/2026 — Important update about FIRST® LEGO® League

Important Dates/Deadlines

• June 30, 2026 — The last day to purchase the LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime kit (45678) directly from LEGO Education.

• August 4, 2026 — Official Kickoff for 2026–2027 FLL Season. Many details for the 2026–2027 season will be released. This includes information around rules, the rubric and judging materials and other specifics about the game that teams need to know. 

• June 30, 2028 — Last day to request LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime replacement parts through LEGO Consumer Service.

• June 30, 2031 — The SPIKE App and related curriculum will continue to be supported until this date.

Please submit your questions about the Wisconsin FLL 2026–2027 season using this form so our team can review and respond efficiently and accurately. This helps us track topics and follow up on anything that needs additional research. You may also contact Emily Luffey, FLL Coordinator, directly at eluffey@badgerbots.org.