The FIRST Robotics Competition Los Angeles District Event, held March 20–22, 2026, at Da Vinci High School in El Segundo, brought together 42 high school teams and 1,200+ students for an exciting weekend of FIRST® AGE™ REBUILT™ competition. As part of the inaugural FIRST California District season, students designed, built, and competed with industrial-sized robots, demonstrating teamwork, creativity, and advanced engineering skills across three action-packed days.
The event was powered by an extraordinary volunteer effort, with more than 200 volunteers supporting everything from field operations to team experience. A special shoutout goes to Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots, whose students and mentors went above and beyond pitching in from load-in to load-out and helping ensure a seamless experience for every team on the floor.
The opening ceremonies added a personal and celebratory touch, with FIRST participants taking center stage beyond the competition field:
- Saturday: Kenneth V. and Luke L. from Team 2584 performed the national anthem.
- Sunday: Austin L. from Team 597 opened the day with a stirring performance.
As a Week 3 district event, teams earned valuable points toward qualification for the SoCal District Championship, with the competition underscoring the exciting impact of the new district model in expanding access and opportunity for students across the region.
Congratulations to the teams and individuals who earned top honors at the Los Angeles District Event!
- Impact Award Winner: Team 4201 – Vitruvian Bots
- Winning Alliance: Team 3476 – Code Orange, Team 9408 – Warren Warbots, Team 7042 – Poly Rabbotics
- Leadership Award Semi-Finalists: Diya K with Team 5137 Iron Kodiaks, Gabriel D with Team 687 The Nerd Herd
- Engineering Inspiration: Team 597 – The Wolverines
- Full Awards List: Awards 2026
From the pit area to the competition floor, the Los Angeles District Event was a testament to the power of collaboration between students, volunteers, and community partners in delivering a world-class STEM experience. A huge thank you to all teams, mentors, volunteers, and sponsors who made it happen!
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