Lisbon Scrimmage 2026
July 18, 2026 · 
TagusPark, Oeiras, Lisbon · 
~12 Teams
FREE ENTRANCE
What is FIRST Tech Challenge?
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a global robotics competition for students aged 12–18. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an exciting annual challenge. In 2025–26 the game is DECODE. Teams combine autonomous programming and driver-controlled skills on a 3.6×3.6m field.
More than robots — FTC teaches engineering, leadership, teamwork, and gracious professionalism.
Our Mission
Why we are building Portugal’s first FTC event — and what we hope it sparks.
Bring FTC to Portugal
- 679K+ students in 110+ countries — the world’s largest youth STEM ecosystem
- 80% of FIRST alumni major in STEM vs 32% of peers
- Recognised by MIT, Stanford and top universities as a differentiator in admissions
- Portugal has zero FTC events today — Lisbon Scrimmage 2026 changes that
Seed New Teams
- 90% of parents say tech skills are essential for their child’s future
- 7 in 10 families actively shop for schools — standing out is no longer optional
- An FTC team signals a school is serious about hands-on STEM and university readiness
- Schools attend, see the competition live, and start their own team with our support
Build a Community
- Teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and global citizenship — skills beyond the classroom
- EU teams and local students exchange knowledge in a cross-border celebration
- 200+ Fortune 500 companies sponsor FIRST — opening doors for participants
- One event to spark a Portuguese FTC community that lasts beyond one Saturday
Who Is This Event For?
Two different starting points. One shared competition floor.
Already an FTC Team?
Season didn’t end the way you hoped? Keep the momentum going. Bring your DECODE robot to Lisbon and gain more match experience in a friendly, international offseason event. Open to all EU teams, regardless of season results.
Start a New Team?
Are you a school or youth organization in Portugal? This is your chance to discover FIRST Tech Challenge live — meet existing teams, watch the competition, and learn how to launch your own team. We’ll help you get started.
The Event at a Glance
A full FTC competition day — qualification matches, playoffs, awards, and a community that welcomes everyone.
~12
Teams from across Europe
1
Full competition day
6+
Qual matches per team
9
Awards up for grabs
Find Your Place at the Event
Whether you’re competing, helping run the event, or just discovering FTC — there’s a role for you.
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Compete
Registered FTC teams from any country. Bring your DECODE robot and compete for real, but unofficial, awards.
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Volunteer
Help make history as part of Portugal’s first FTC event. All experience levels welcome.
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Sponsor
Support STEM education in Portugal and put your brand in front of an international audience.
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Visit
Free spectator admission. Perfect for students, families, and schools curious about FTC.
COMPETITION VENUE
TagusPark, Oeiras
Located 20 minutes from Lisbon city centre, TagusPark is one of Portugal’s leading science and technology parks — the perfect setting for Portugal’s first FTC event.
Easy access from Lisbon Airport, the A5 motorway, and the Cascais train line.
TagusPark
Oeiras, Lisbon
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