Team Mozambique in Washington

With just a few days left before the 2017 FIRST Global Challenge's inagural Opening Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, it is my sincere pleasure to invite those of you in the area to attend in person, and those of you who cannot, to join us via the live-stream of our event, which will broadcast the entire procession – from the Opening to Closing Ceremony.

After nearly a year of hard work, you will be able to see all that the 163 FIRST Global teams from 157 countries around the world have accomplished, as they walk onto the stage at this global event.

Included below is the website address that you will be able to click on once the 2017 FIRST Global Challenge begins, which will allow you, your family, friends, and more to view FGC2017 as it happens.


1) Live Stream Weblink: http://first.global/live

2) Event Schedule:

• Sunday 16 July
  • Opening Ceremony – 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT (9:30pm - 11:00pm GMT)
• Monday 17 July
  • Competition Day #1 – 8:25am - 5:40pm EDT (12:25pm - 9:40pm GMT)
• Tuesday 18 July
  • Competition Day #2 Games – 8:25am - 5:40pm EDT (12:25pm - 9:40pm GMT)
  • Closing and Award Ceremony – 5:40pm - 7:00pm EDT (9:40pm - 11:00pm GMT)