Live Robot Fighting: NHRL 2025 Open World Championship
About this event
Hundreds of robots from around the world duking it out with highly dangerous weapons to win a Golden Dumpster trophy, thousands of dollars in cash prizes and book a place at NHRL’s Open World Championships on December 6th 2025.
There are 7 qualifying rounds for the 2025 season, taking place on the first Saturday of the month from January to November, with a mid-season break from July to September. NHRL’s Open World Championships will take place on December 6th 2025, with tickets sold separately.
Non-stop up-close action, food trucks, breweries, cocktails and surprises at each event. You can even drive and fight with a robot with our test-driving experience, or learn how to build your own with Havoc Academy. Learn all about science, engineering and robotics in our Bot Museum.
Nothing prepares you for the feeling of being cage side when two big robots go head to head. All at our purpose built facility at 165 Water Street, Norwalk CT. Check out our YouTube channel here to get a taste of the experience. Follow along with the live broadcast on event day and see every angle from every fight with BrettZone.
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
- 8:45am: Doors open
- 9:00am - 5pm: Qualifying Rounds begin, non stop action across 7 cages
- 5pm - 7pm: Half-time. Break in the tournament, grab some merch, drive a robot or get a bite to eat. There will still be Freestyle (non-tournament) fights to watch during this break.
- 7pm - 10:30pm Prime Time. Quarter-finals to finals. See who takes home a Golden Dumpster trophy, thousands of dollars in cash prizes and books a place at NHRL’s World Championship.
TICKET TYPES
Kids aged 3 and under are free and don't require a ticket. Kids aged 4-15 can purchase a kids ticket. Adults are aged 16 and over. Buy early to take advantage of early bird savings
General Admission:
- All day access valid for entry & re-entry
- Five fighting cages
- Bleacher seating
- Bot museum, merch store, outdoor tailgate style area with food trucks & try your hand at driving or fighting a robot yourself.
VIP - Same as the GA ticket plus:
- Pit tour with dedicated and experienced VIP guide.
- VIP discount on merch and food and beverage.
- Premium VIP Lounge with big screens, large sofas and free snacks.
- 1 Robot Driving experience ticket included with VIP
- Access to our Friday night pizza party in the pits with our builder community.
- Reserved VIP parking right outside the front door. (first come, first served)
Prime Time - Same as GA/VIP but for the evening show only
- Entry after 5:00pm
- See the quarter-finals to the finals across three weight classes
- Watch the Prime Time Show broadcasting the final rounds of the tournament LIVE
Friday Pit Pass
- Access to the pits on the Friday before the tournament. (6-8PM)
- Meet and mingle with builders.
- See pre-tournament preparations.
- Includes a pizza dinner!
- Pit passes are included with VIP tickets.
Group Sales
Contact us at hello@nhrl.io for info about group rates and special packages, available for birthday parties, corporate outings, and other groups of 10 or more!
- Discounted ticket blocks on 10 or more tickets
- Dedicated lounge areas and party packages available
- Private tours & bot-driving experiences
2025 Events are held on the first Saturday of the month Feb through June, with a summer break then Oct & Nov with World Championships December 6th
KEY INFO
165 Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Doors open at 8:45AM
You can check out our other events here https://nhrl.io/events
Questions? Email hello@nhrl.io