Ravens Nest Gymnasium at Carleton University

Carleton University • FIRST Robotics Competition • Ottawa

Carleton Capital Circuit

A FIRST Robotics Competition off-season event in Canada’s capital.

November 27–28, 2026 Ravens Nest Gymnasium, Carleton University

DateNovember 27–28, 2026

VenueRavens Nest Gymnasium, Carleton University

LocationOttawa, Ontario, Canada

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Join the event

Competition in Canada’s capital.

Carleton Capital Circuit brings FRC teams back to the field for two days of competition, community, and robotics at Carleton University.

Compete

Team registration →

CU FIRST members at a Carleton outreach event

Volunteer

Help make the field, pits, and event operations run.

Volunteer signup →

Partner

Support robotics, engineering, and student leadership in Ottawa.

Sponsorship information →

FIRST Robotics Competition award banners at Carleton University

Why Carleton

A home for FIRST in the National Capital Region.

The event brings together high-school robotics teams, FIRST alumni, Carleton students, volunteers, educators, and industry partners in a university setting built around engineering and technology.

CompetitionMeaningful off-season field time in a structured FRC event environment.

CommunityA place for Ottawa-area teams, alumni, mentors, and volunteers to reconnect.

PathwaysA direct connection between FIRST participants, Carleton engineering, and local technology partners.

Event atmosphere

Robotics at Carleton.

From student-led outreach to FRC alumni and competition culture, the event is being built around the community already growing on campus.

Carleton Capital Circuit partners

Host institution

Carleton University Faculty of Engineering and Design.

The event is planned at Carleton University and connects the FIRST community with engineering education, student leadership, and Ottawa’s technology ecosystem.