There’s something fitting about 39 robotics teams descending on Silicon Valley, a region synonymous with innovation, disruption, and big ideas, to spend a weekend building, competing, and pushing the limits of what’s possible.
The FIRST Robotics Competition Silicon Valley District Event, presented by Apple, took place March 13–15, 2026, at Woodside High School in Woodside, CA, welcoming 39 teams and 1,200+ students for a weekend of FIRST® AGE™ REBUILT™ competition that felt right at home in the innovation capital of the world.
Woodside High School brought warmth and a great competitive atmosphere to the event, and teams rose to the occasion, filling the gym with the kind of creative problem-solving and Coopertition® spirit that makes FIRST unlike anything else.
A huge thank you to the volunteers, mentors, sponsors, especially presenting sponsor Apple, and to the Woodside High School community for hosting such a fantastic event. The FIRST California district season is in full swing, and Silicon Valley showed exactly why this region is a cornerstone of it.
Awards
- Impact Award Winners: Team 1671, Buchanan Bird Brains
- Winning Alliance: Team 254, The Cheesy Poofs; Team 9740, Clt-Alt-Defeat; Team 6665, C-Otters
- Leadership Award Semi-Finalists: Clarina M with The Janksters Team 1967, Ryan L with Popcorn Penguins Team 6238
- Engineering Inspiration: Team 1868, Space Cookies
- Full Awards List: 2026 Awards
A heartfelt thank you to all teams, mentors, volunteers, and sponsors who helped write the first chapter of the Silicon Valley District Event.
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