For the 2020 Season, the table below summarizes the typical costs for teams:
Season Costs - FIRST Tech Challenge
| Cost | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $295 | FIRST Tech Challenge Team Registration | annual cost - required |
| $477-$545 | FTC Competition Set - Base Robot Kit | optional but encouraged |
| $239 | Electronics Set (REV) | or equivalent |
| $180 | Control & Communication Set (Rev) | or equivalent |
| $150 to $200 | NorCal FTC Qualifying Tournament | per in-person tournament (sliding scale) Remote Events TBD |
| $300 | NorCal Regional Championship | if qualify |
| $1000 | World Championship | if advance |
| typically $500-$1000 | misc parts and materials |