We will be competing in the
FIRST World Championship!
Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20

2024 Game Challenge
The game is different each year, so here is a video description of this year’s game challenge

Location

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

Main Line: 713-853-8000

Toll Free: 800-427-4697

Map & Directions

NOTE 1: All Lightning members, mentors, family, and friends are encouraged to sit together in the stands at this event. That isn't always possible due to available space, but that's true for every team, large or small. We are a team. The only difference between those on the bus/travel list and those not on it is the travel arrangements.

NOTE 2: The World Championship includes approximately 600 FRC teams. Teams are assigned to one of eight groups. Each group will play a full tournament on one of eight fields, just like you’ve seen at our District Events in Ann Arbor and Detroit and at the Michigan State Championship. The winning alliance from each field will then compete in InterDivisional playoffs to determine the overall winning alliance for the World Championship event.

 We will play in the Galileo Field / Division. 

NOTE 3: Cell signals and Wi-Fi access are typically unreliable or unavailable inside the venue, so:

• Do not automatically be alarmed if you cannot reach your student during the day via their cell phone (voice call, text message, or email)

• Please be patient as we attempt to update this page during the event. We will make updates, but we can’t predict how quickly or frequently that will be possible.

Event Schedule

Day 1: Thursday, April 18, 2024

 7:00AM -  6:30PM       FRC Pits and

                        Game Action

 7:30PM*                Pits close

Day 2: Friday, April 19, 2024

 7:00AM -  6:30PM       FRC Pits and

                        Game Action

 7:30PM*                Pits close

Day 3: Saturday, April 20, 2024 

 6:45AM -  2:00PM       FRC Pits and

                        Game Action

 2:00AM -  6:00PM       FRC Closing

                        Celebration

                        and Event Finale

                        (including Einstein

                         Playoff and Final

                         Matches and

                         FIRST Impact Award)

* Pits close 1 hour after the end of

  the last match of the day.

  Schedule subject to change.

  All times are estimated and vary

  based on the flow of the event.

Livestream Video

• Here is the master list of livestreams for this event

• Each field will have its own livestream.
   LINK to GALILEO LIVESTREAM 

• You can watch any of these livestreams directly in your web browser or through the Twitch app

Event info and Match Schedule

• Event information, match schedule, and match results can be found at either of these links: 

  • FIRST Championship

    • Event Guide

    • Event Schedule and Overview Map

    • Event Registration & Badging for Spectators
      NOTE: Students traveling with the team will be registered for the event by Mr. O. and do NOT need to use the link above.

    • FIRST Championship App

      • iPhone

      • Android

  • www.thebluealliance.com/team/862/2024

• Match schedules are typically released late on Wednesday or early on Thursday for this event

• All times listed in match schedules are estimates. Actual match times vary from the estimates due to many factors. To minimize your chance of missing a match, we recommend checking the livestream frequently to compare the current and predicted match timing.

• If you miss a match on the livestream, it will be posted online -- usually the same day, but sometimes later

General Info for Spectators at FIRST Events

• All events are free for all spectators

• All spectators for this event need to register with the event and receive a spectator badge. See link above.

• All spectators are encouraged to visit the pit area to see the robots up close and to ask the teams questions about their robot and their team.

• Many teams offer visitors small giveaways such as stickers, buttons, candies, etc.

• Anyone entering the pit area must wear safety glasses at all times.

• Event organizers often offer loaner glasses or sell them (typically $10 each), but we recommend bringing your own in case the event’s loaners are all in use or are sold out

• Spectators do not need to wear safety glasses when they are outside of the pit area

• Spectator seating is usually quite full. We strongly recommend that visitors leave all personal items -- including coats, bags or backpacks, etc. -- at home or in their vehicle.

Events are often quite loud. We strongly recommend ear protection -- ear muffs, etc. -- for small children and anyone that is sensitive to loud environments.