Host Cities
- 1992: Manchester, NH
- 1993–1994: Nashua, NH
- 1995–2002: Orlando, FL, at Epcot Center, Disney World
- 2003: Houston, at Reliant Park
- 2004–2010: Atlanta, at Georgia Dome
- 2011–2014: St. Louis, at Edward Jones Dome
1992 was the first year of the FIRST Robotics Competition, and the championship event was held at Memorial High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. In 1993, it was held at Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, New Hampshire. In 1994, the competition was held at Nashua High School. From 1995 through 2002, the championship was held at Epcot Center in Orlando. Reliant Park in Houston was the venue for 2003. Atlanta served as host city from 2004 through 2010. In 2005, the contract with Atlanta was extended through 2007 with options for 2008 and 2009. In 2009, St. Louis was selected, from three finalists, to serve as host city for 2011 through 2013. In 2012, the tenure at St. Louis was extended until 2014.
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