FIRST^® Tech Challenge Michiana Premier Event Presented by GEARS
June 19-22, 2025

GEARS is proud to present the inaugural FIRST Tech Challenge Michiana Premier Event. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 96 teams from around the world to capstone their INTO THE DEEP season. We will be following the standard robot game and judging guidelines for the competition. This multi-day event also includes evening activities to build relationships and create lasting memories. Teams will move into their pits on Thursday, June 19 and that evening participate in an Olympic style Opening Ceremony that includes custom flags for each team, National Anthems for each country represented and guest speakers.

After a full day of judging and three qualifying robot rounds, Friday evening will have a Video Game Tournament and Ice Cream Social in the Bendix ESports Arena.

On Saturday, teams will finish judging and their remaining 7 qualifying robot rounds. After alliances are selected, teams will enjoy a private concert with a super-charged technical show from an 80’s cover band that will have them dancing all night long.

Sunday will be filled with robot finals and a very special Awards and Closing Ceremony in the Bendix Theater. Join us in South Bend, Indiana from June 19-22, 2025 for this amazing FIRST Tech Challenge event.