Columbus
Columbus Civic Center
400 4th Street
Columbus, GA 31901
Thursday, March 19 - Saturday, March 21, 2026
GeorgiaFIRST Robotics is excited to return to the Columbus Civic Center for our PCH District Qualifier in Columbus, Georgia. We’re thrilled to be able to come back to this venue location for 2026, and it is made possible by dedicated partners, sponsors and volunteers who give their time, talent and resources to FIRST. We invite you to join us on Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st as FIRST Robotics Competition teams from the Peachtree District enter the field to test their engineering marvels. Who will walk away with the top awards at the Peachtree District Qualifier in Columbus? Join us to see!
This event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule* (coming soon)
(click “Event Schedule” for PDF of schedule)
Event Program Book
Teams Competing at This Event
Team List (coming soon)
Streaming Info
Parking Information
Parking at this venue is free to all participants, guests and spectators. Please follow signs in parking lot that will direct you to designated areas (trailer and bus parking).
Printable Parking and Load-In / Load-Out Map (coming soon)
Load In/Out Instructions for Teams
Load-In: Printable Map and Parking Information coming soon
Load Out: Load-out will not begin until 2:00pm (after lunch) on Saturday, no exceptions. You must have all of your equipment, including your bagged robot staged in the designated load-out area just inside the entrance door before your vehicle/bus/trailer can be positioned to load. We will have load-out volunteers in place to assist you with this and to answer any questions you may have.
When will your team load-in for this event?
Please fill out this short survey by Monday, March 16th. (coming soon)
Concessions and Food Options
Outside food and drink will be permitted in this venue.
Concessions Menu coming soon
NOTE: For EVERY Event, there is NO GRILLING or cooking of food allowed anywhere on the premises at any time. This includes the Parking Lot. If you have your heart set on this idea, please find another off-site location that allows grilling/cooking, like a local park or other approved area.
Hotel Options
Hotel arrangements can be made by searching sites such as: Expedia, Hotel.com, Kayak and hotel’s direct booking sites.
What to Bring to the Event
Your robot, drive station and robot cart.
Your Printed team roster from FIRST. Bring a hardcopy, printed from the Coach/Mentor team Dashboard. (You will need to print a new team roster for each event you attend).
Items to set up your pit and support your robot during the competition. Pits are 10′ x 10′ x 10.’
Safety glasses for everyone on your team. GeorgiaFIRST will not be able to provide these for teams.
"When engaged in FIRST activities, FIRST participants must wear shoes that completely cover the entire foot. Shoes must be substantial and have closed toes and heels to protect against foot injuries, regardless of work location. Flip-flops, sandals, mules, Crocs (even in “sport mode”), lightweight slippers, etc. are not acceptable when working on or near the robot.”
*Make sure your visitors know this. You can read more about this in the FTC/FRC Safety Manual, Section 4.4 Foot Protection
Extension cords and power strips for your pit.
Your Team Fact Sheet to give to the Game Announcer.
Your team spirit and Gracious Professionalism.
A ‘verbal thank-you’ for the volunteers when you see them at the events. They are working long hours to make this event happen.
ADDITIONAL FORMS
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
If you’re volunteering at the event, be sure to check the Volunteer Schedule for times and locations.
Columbus 2026 Volunteer Schedule (coming soon)
In the event of an emergency or schedule change, all volunteers will be notified via a text message. If the phone number you have entered into VIMS is not a good number for text messages, please send the correction to tdean@gafirst.org
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Event
