It’s a new era! Thanks to our new sponsor BRIGHT DATA, this year we’re returning to the screen, launching a new league of elite bots and planning the world’s first Creature Combat tournament. Here’s how we broke the news:

[LAS VEGAS Friday February 6th, 2026]  BattleBots, the world’s most popular robot combat brand today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Bright Data, the leading public web data infrastructure company for Artificial Intelligence & Business Intelligence, that will include a new robot fighting league and a return to the screen for the sport. The deal will secure the long-term future of the BattleBots brand for its passionate global fan base and enable it to expand with a series of exciting new initiatives, including new AI-controlled robots and a ‘creature combat’ competition featuring robots with limbs and animal characteristics.

This collaboration with Bright Data helps us move to the next generation of bot fighting. We have millions of passionate fans across the world, and they are all eagerly waiting for the next big step in the sport. Edward Roski, BattleBots founder and CEO

We are excited to be at the forefront of the future of AI and BattleBots, as the two converge, making this partnership a great match. The ingenuity and competition make tech’s leading sport irresistible, and we are helping to lead it into a new era of innovation that captures its nostalgia and inspires our next generation of AI engineers. Or Lenchner, Bright Data CEO

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BATTLEBOTS FACEOFFS

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The BattleBots FaceOffs series is underway! We’ve launched an all-new, 8-episode tournament series featuring some of the biggest names in robotic combat alongside exciting newcomers looking to make their mark. Each episode delivers intense action, behind-the-scenes moments, and stories straight from the builders.

The series is live now, and more episodes are coming soon — streaming exclusively on YouTube, for FREE. Don’t miss a second of the action as 32 incredible bots battle it out to prove who’s best, with one lucky team taking home the Giant Washer trophy.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel today to catch all 8 episodes and be part of the future of BattleBots. And for those who want an early peek at what’s coming, our Facebook Supporters get exclusive access to rough cuts and behind-the-scenes content before anyone else.

The next era of BattleBots is here — don’t miss a moment!

BATTLEBOTS: DESTRUCT-A-THON LIVE VEGAS SHOW

Newly revamped show premieres September 6th – Tickets starting at $45 (plus fees).

From the creators of the TV show BattleBots comes the world’s first daily robot-combat show. An intense, fast-moving, family-friendly, fight-fest staring robots that have delighted millions of fans all over the world. Come see the likes of Witch Doctor, Kraken, Mammoth, HyperShock, Whiplash and more, as well as several new bots specially created for this live Vegas show. Some performances will feature fights from rookie teams eager to try out for the next BattleBots World Championship. Come see BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon – Recently voted Best New Show in Las Vegas!

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BattleBots would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to our incredible group of sponsors, including Emerald Sponsor Vex Robotics, Platinum Sponsor iD Tech, and Gold Sponsor Lincoln Electric. These companies make BattleBots possible.

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