The below got sent out on details for the kickoff livestream
(TLDR: Main event is 10:30 AM)
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Friday, January 3: Tune in to our FIRST tv at 6:30 p.m. ET for a behind-the-scenes look at Founder Dean Kamen’s house and exclusive interviews with Dean at DEKA Research & Development to learn about the IBOT, the Dialysis Machine, the Luke Arm, and more!
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Saturday, January 4 at 10 a.m. ET: Tune into FIRST tv at 10:00 a.m. for the pre-show with DeejayKnight as we get the celebration started. At 10:30 a.m. ET, Kickoff begins with a special welcome message and interview with Dean, a visit from your favorite droid, and the unveiling of INFINITE RECHARGE. If your team is unable to attend a local Kickoff, host your own party by watching FIRST tv. Please visit the Kickoff Broadcast page before Saturday to troubleshoot any issues and make sure you will have access to the live stream. Here is the Kickoff broadcast schedule:
- 10 a.m. ET: Pre-show
- 10:30 a.m. ET: Main Show
- 11:15 a.m. ET (approximately): Q&A We answer your questions about the field live through the Twitch chat. Important note: we will not answer ‘rules’ questions about the game. Please read the Game & Season Manual carefully then submit any remaining questions about rules you have to the Q&A when it opens Wednesday, January 8 (details to be posted shortly after Kickoff).
- 12:00 p.m. ET (approximately): Broadcast ends.
Sunday, January 5 at 1 p.m. ET: More in-depth look into the Kit of Parts with Engineer Ted Hood and host DeejayKnight! This show is also on FIRST tv