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WARNING * WARNING * WARNING

The BattleBots May 2002 Competition will take place on Treasure Island - Studio 3, San Francisco, CA.

THERE IS NO PUBLIC PARKING ON TREASURE ISLAND - AUDIENCE MEMBERS MUST TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE TREASURE ISLAND FACILITY. CARS ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE ONTO THE ISLAND WILL BE TURNED AWAY AT THE TREASURE ISLAND GUARD BOOTH.

NOTE: TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE GATE! ADVANCE PURCHASE IS REQUIRED!

NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING DEVICES

NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING DEVICES.
Photography or recording of this event is strictly prohibited. Cameras and recording devices will be subject to confiscation.



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Tickets for the May 22-27 BattleBots Competition can be purchased online at eTix.com or by phone at 1-866-866-9938

Ticket Breakdown

For a list of individual Show Times and Tickets Options Click Here »

Show Date & Times:
Preliminary Tournament - Preliminary elimination rounds in four weight classes (non Televised)

Wednesday May 22, 2002
Thursday May 23, 2002
Friday May 24, 2002

Two Shows Daily (Morning & Evening):

Morning Shows: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (approximate end time)
Doors: 9:00 AM

Evening Shows: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (approximate end time)
Doors: 4:00 PM

Discount Day and Full Event Passes available!
Finals Tournament - Elimination rounds in four weight classes, Including Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, Finals and Robot Rumbles (Comedy Central Live Taping)

Saturday May 25, 2002
Sunday May 26, 2002
Monday May 27, 2002

Two Shows Daily (Morning & Evening):

Morning Shows: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (approximate end time)
Doors: 9:00 AM

Evening Shows: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (approximate end time)
Doors: 4:00 PM

Discount Day and Full Event Passes available!
Please be advised that this event is being taped for television broadcast. By entering this event, you hereby grant permission to be filmed in connection with this event in any and all manner and media throughout the world and in perpetuity.

Registered BattleBots contestants may video tape or photograph in the pit area, provided it is for personal use only. All other video taping or photography is strictly prohibited.

BUS INFORMATION - HOW TO GET TO TREASURE ISLAND

Please be aware that there is NO PUBLIC PARKING on Treasure Island. There is no parking available and any approaching cars will be turned away.

BattleBots and AC Transit have teamed up to provide exclusive shuttle service to the BattleBots Venue. Busses will depart regularly from The West Oakland Bart Station Wednesday May 22 thru Monday May 27.

DO NOT DRIVE TO THE EVENT - YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY AT THE GATE - YOU MUST TAKE THE AC TRANSIT BATTLEBOTS SHUTTLE OR SF MUNI TO ALL SHOWS.

AC Transit - BattleBots Shuttle Timetable
Wednesday May 22 - Monday May 27


Departure Times from West Oakland Bart Station to Treasure Island
8:30am - 10:30am approx every 15 mins.
10:30am - 3:00pm approx every 1 Hour.
3:30pm - 5:30pm approx every 15 mins.
Note: The last bus leaves the West Oakland station at 6:00pm

Departure Times from Treasure Island to West Oakland Bart Station
10:00am - 3:00pm approx every 1 Hour.
3:00pm - 5:00pm approx every 15 mins.
5:00pm - 10:00pm approx every 1 Hour.
10:00pm - 11:00pm approx every 15 mins.
Note: The last bus leaves Treasure Island at 11:00pm

(All Times subject to change)

How to get to the AC Transit - BattleBots Shuttle:
From San Francisco. From Market Street take BART east bound to the West Oakland Station. Stations are available at the Civic Center, Powell Street, Montgomery and the Embarcadero. All Eastbound trains will stop at West Oakland. An AC Transit shuttle bus will be available from there to Treasure Island (see timetable below).

From the East Bay. From any station in the east bay take BART to the West Oakland station. An AC Transit shuttle bus will be available from there to Treasure Island (see timetable below).

From Marin County. Take Hwy 580 east to the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. Take BART from the Richmond Station to the West Oakland station. An AC Transit shuttle bus will be available from there to Treasure Island (see timetable below).
West Oakland Bart Parking
Mandela Transit Village Parking
5th Street between Kirkham and Mandela Parkway (one block from station)
Hours: Open 6:30am to midnight
Cost: $5.00 all day

533 Kirkham Street Parking
Corner of Kirkham and 7th Street (one block from station)
Hours: Open 24hours
Cost: $6.00 all day

533 Kirkham Street Parking
1470 7th Street at Center
Hours: 7:00am to 8:00pm M-F
Cost: $6.00 all day

Bart Station lot parking is available for Bart patrons only
Alternate Route
San Francisco MUNI provides daily service to Treasure Island from the Transbay Terminal Station. Click here for Schedule
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