May 2026 | Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor of the Hilliard Center
A true tech showdown
FIRST® Tech Challenge Buc Days Robotics Rodeo 2026 (Grades 7th – 12th)
Let’s get our tech on!
The Buccaneer Commission is proud to partner with FIRST® in Texas to bring this CITGO-sponsored STEM event to Corpus Christi. The Robotics Rodeo gives area students the chance to flex their tech, engineering, and robotics skills in an exciting, competitive environment—and win big! Cash prizes will be awarded directly to the top-performing teams.
The 2025–26 FIRST® Tech Challenge season is FIRST® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm, with the FTC game DECODE™ presented by RTX, setting the stage for innovative problem-solving, teamwork, and cutting-edge robotics action throughout the event.
About FIRST® in Texas
This 501(c)(3) non-profit supports FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students. The FIRST® in Texas mission is to build STEM and 21st Century skills in students, to strengthen the school-to-STEM career pipeline for Texas and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Our partner, FIRST® RGV, INC will be producing this event and therefore teams interested in attending will need to visit a special link on their website to register.
