--- title: 4 Ways You Can Celebrate The Kickoff of DECODE presented by RTX description: Celebrate the FIRST Tech Challenge 2025-2026 season kickoff of DECODE presented by RTX on September 6. Join local events, watch parties, and download exclusive graphics. image: https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-06-46-25-4031-PM.png --- Kickoff is coming! We can’t wait to celebrate the *FIRST*® Tech Challenge 2025-2026 season Kickoff, and watch teams dig into DECODE™ presented by RTX. On Saturday, September 6 at 12:00 p.m. ET, we hope you join the celebration and game reveal. Here are four ways you can celebrate the excitement of the new season with your team and *FIRST *Tech Challenge community: ![](https://community.firstinspires.org/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-07-04-10-2722-PM.png?width=595&height=403&name=image-png-Aug-25-2025-07-04-10-2722-PM.png) 1. Find a [local kickoff event](https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/#kickoff) - - [Search for a kickoff event near you!](https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/#kickoff) - Meet up with local teams in your area in-person ahead of your DECODE season! - Lots of kickoff events have workshops and trainings to help you prepare for your season.  - Attending a kickoff event in person can introduce you to the regional partner and local volunteers.  ![](https://community.firstinspires.org/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-07-11-22-9628-PM.png?width=664&height=442&name=image-png-Aug-25-2025-07-11-22-9628-PM.png) 2. [Watch (party) with your team](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWMXdRQr5yoZRz7gFYyRcw) and friends - - [Watch the FIRST Tech Challenge YouTube channel ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWMXdRQr5yoZRz7gFYyRcw)on September 6 at 12:00 p.m. ET for the live celebration broadcast featuring special messages from your *FIRST *faves, the game reveal of DECODE™, a detailed field walkthrough and information on the new Starterbots! - Gather your team to celebrate the start of the season - Create and share archaeology-themed treats, snacks, and drinks - Make a Kahoot to test your team knowledge of the V0 Competition Manual - Dig out your best archaeology costumes ![FIRST_AGE-FTC-wallpaper](https://community.firstinspires.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FIRST_AGE-FTC-wallpaper.webp?width=710&height=400&name=FIRST_AGE-FTC-wallpaper.webp)   3. [Download DECODE & FIRST® AGE™ graphics](https://info.firstinspires.org/free-season-content) - - Check out [DECODE™ and FIRST® AGE™ logo files and style guides](https://info.firstinspires.org/free-season-content) to design your season t-shirts - Download Instagram, Facebook, and other social graphics to customize your team posts this season - Looking for more team members? Check out digital and printable recruitment posters ![20250416BEN00348](https://community.firstinspires.org/hs-fs/hubfs/web/program/ftc/20250416BEN00348.jpg?width=638&height=425&name=20250416BEN00348.jpg) 4. Share your excitement on social media - - Check out our [social media toolkit](https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/2026%20Season/Season%20Assets/age_ftc_social_media_toolkit.pdf) and join the conversation with #DECODE and #FIRSTAGE - - Make sure to tag [FIRST Tech Challenge on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FTCTeams) with @FTCTeams and on [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/first_official_/?hl=en)@first_official_ Can’t attend kickoff in person? The kickoff broadcast is hosted by the *FIRST® *Tech Challenge 2025 Dean’s List Award Winners, and will feature: - A shoutout from *FIRST®* CEO, Chris Moore - Special messages from RTX and Qualcomm - The role of *Gracious Professionalism* in our sport by Collin and Rachel - Celebration of our *FIRST* Championship and Premier Event Winners - DECODE Game Animation - Field Walkthrough with Erin - Getting your season started with Starterbots with Danny - FTC SIM - And much more! **[Sign up for a tune-in reminder](https://11gi4.share.hsforms.com/2aMrJ9wZpTEe2ei9iWY_Ybw) so you don’t miss a minute of the action!** After the broadcast, [season resources will be available here](https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/ftc/game)! ** [FTC](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/ftc), [DECODE](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/decode) #### Share it: [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://community.firstinspires.org/kickoff-of-decode-presented-by-rtx) [** ](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://community.firstinspires.org/kickoff-of-decode-presented-by-rtx) [** ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://community.firstinspires.org/kickoff-of-decode-presented-by-rtx) ![Default Author Image](https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog%20v2/images/FIRST-author-icon.svg) Author [FIRST Staff](https://community.firstinspires.org/author/first) These blog posts have been contributed by members of *FIRST* staff. *FIRST* is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Manchester, N.H. ### Related Posts ** [Championship](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/championship), [FTC](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/ftc), [Season Updates](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/season-updates) FIRST Championship Updates and Introducing Premier Events November 20, 2024 ** [FRC](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/frc) Team Carpet Sales June 4, 2025 ** [FTC](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/ftc) FIRST Tech Challenge 2024-2025 Season Orders June 20, 2024 ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1200203950045814&ev=PageView&noscript=1) ![](https://ct.pinterest.com/v3/?tid=2615041699514&noscript=1) ![](https://ct.pinterest.com/v3/?tid=2615041699514&event=PageVisit&noscript=1)