2022 Championships

From NHRL

The championships for the NHRL 2022 season will be held on December 17th. This is going to be the 7th event in our 2021 season and consists entirely of invite-only brackets. In the first 6 events of our seasons, the top 4 bots in each bracket who did not already qualify for the championships get an invite.

During the championships we will be fighting all full-combat weight classes and will be giving out a total of $50,000 dollars in cash prizes! These robots have proven their abilities during the regular season and we are looking to see how each robot will fair when put up against their most challenging competitors yet.

Prizes

Prizes
Weight Class Championship Winner Championship Runner Up
3lb $10,000 USD $4,000 USD
12lb $12,000 USD $4,000 USD
30lb $15,000 USD $5,000 USD

First-place in 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb at each event also gets a custom finals trophy

Qualified Robots

The following robots qualified for the championships in 2021. Qualifying means finishing in the final 4 for your weight class of all bots that have not already qualified in any of the 6 regular season events. In the event of a tie or a duplicate both bots will be admitted. You cannot qualify more than once.

3lb Weight Class

Robot Name Qualifying Event Weight Class Weapon Type
Silent Spring March 26th 2022 3lb Modular
Stoneforge March 26th 2022 3lb Modular
Silk March 26th 2022 3lb Modular
Narcissist March 26th 2022 3lb Horizontal Spinner
Lynx April 23rd 2022 3lb Drum/Beater
Blackbird April 23rd 2022 3lb Drum/Beater
Caldera April 23rd 2022 3lb Horizontal Spinner
Wasabi April 23rd 2022 3lb Drum Spinner
Crashfest May 14th 2022 3lb Lifter
Saw Loser: 2 Saw 2 Lose May 14th 2022 3lb Hammersaw
Komodo May 14th 2022 3lb Horizontal Spinner
Wake and Bake May 14th 2022 3lb Multibot
Eruption July 16th 2022 3lb Drum/Beater
Twin Beast July 16th 2022 3lb Drum/Beater
Adrift July 16th 2022 3lb Horizontal Spinner
The Greatest Challenge July 16th 2022 3lb Meltybrain

12lb Weight Class

Robot Name Qualifying Event Weight Class Weapon Type
Pramheda March 26th 2022 12lb Vertical Spinner
Carmen March 26th 2022 12lb Drum/Beater
Minimizer March 26th 2022 12lb Horizontal Spinner
Demogorgon March 26th 2022 12lb Horizontal Spinner
Krunk April 23rd 2022 12lb Drum/Beater
HotLeafJuice April 23rd 2022 12lb Horizontal Spinner
Richard April 23rd 2022 12lb Vertical Spinner
Sombra (12lb) April 23rd 2022 12lb Drum/Beater
YOB GNOL May 14th 2022 12lb Drum/Beater
Drop Kick May 14th 2022 12lb Vertical Spinner
Spicy Hugs May 14th 2022 12lb Horizontal Spinner
Bottom Feeder May 14th 2022 12lb Horizontal Spinner
Touro Jr July 16th 2022 12lb Drum/Beater
Saiko! July 16th 2022 12lb Drum/Beater
RAM PLAN July 16th 2022 12lb Lifter
Otus July 16th 2022 12lb Drum/Beater

30lb Weight Class

Robot Name Qualifying Event Weight Class Weapon Type
Marathon March 26th 2022 30lb Drum/Beater
Tryhard March 26th 2022 30lb Horizontal Spinner
Waddles! March 26th 2022 30lb Horizontal Spinner
RIPperoni March 26th 2022 30lb Vertical Spinner
Litter Box April 23rd 2022 30lb Horizontal Spinner
MegatRON April 23rd 2022 30lb Hammersaw
Polyester April 23rd 2022 30lb Multibot
Dragon Princess April 23rd 2022 30lb Flamethrower
Huge May 14th 2022 30lb Vertical Spinner
George May 14th 2022 30lb Vertical Spinner
STF May 14th 2022 30lb Horizontal Spinner
Roadkill May 14th 2022 30lb Horizontal Spinner
Knock Off White July 16th 2022 30lb Hammer
Touro Feather July 16th 2022 30lb Drum/Beater
Depth Charge July 16th 2022 30lb Horizontal Spinner
Phenomenon July 16th 2022 30lb Vertical Spinner
Yahoo September 17th 2022 30lb Drum/Beater
Other Disko September 17th 2022 30lb Vertical Spinner
Plyohazard September 17th 2022 30lb Something made of wood
Sunflower of Peace September 17th 2022 30lb Full body spinner
Captain Caveman September 17th 2022 30lb Full body spinner

What to expect at NHRL

Whether you attend NHRL as a competitor or as a spectator, it's an unforgettable experience! Here's what to expect.

We have six cages where robot fights happen, in two different areas!

One area is the Steel Arena, which contains Cages 1 and 4, for 12lb and 30lb bots, and Cages 2 and 3, for 3lb bots.

Another area is the Titanium Stage, which contains Cages 5 and 6, both for 3lb bots.

Each area generally gets its own stream on event day, with dedicated announcers.

If you're a spectator with VIP tickets, you can get a special, close-up view of both areas. You can also relax in our dedicated VIP lounge, with drinks and some soft sofas. And, you can go on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of NHRL!

We have a bunch of other great things that all our spectators can check out.

  • Our Bot Museum, with notable bots you may have seen on TV.
  • An outdoor patio, with plenty of food trucks with delicious offerings.
  • The Brett Experience, where you can try your hand at driving Brett the Brick.
  • The Sparky Store, where you can buy souvenirs like t-shirts and stickers.
  • A sign-making station, where you can support your favorite competitors.

Spectator tickets run as low as $10. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian 18 or over. Children 4 and under get in free.

If you're a competitor, you're in for a treat! We welcome competitors of all backgrounds and skill levels. Here's what you can expect...

  • An enormous pit area on the second floor.
  • A large workshop filled with all sorts of tools to help fix your bot.
  • An amazing, supportive, and helpful community.
  • No registration fees! (There is a $25 per-bot deposit that's refunded after you attend the event.)
  • The best competition in the world!

Watching NHRL Online

All NHRL events are livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Spectating at NHRL

Come see some robot carnage up-close and personal! Click here to buy tickets for any of our upcoming events!

All NHRL events are open to public spectators. Adults and children over the age of 4 can purchase an all-day access pass for $10. This will give access to all of the spectating areas around all the fighting cages, as well as the spectator lounges, Bot Museum, and other fun combat robotics attractions. Spectators under the age of 4 are admitted for free. Any spectator under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian over the age of 18.

Also, look for our VIP tickets, where you can relax in our lounge, experience our fights close-up, and go on a behind-the-scenes tour!

Read more about our spectator experience.

Competing at NHRL

Our December Championships are invite-only. In order to compete, you must qualify at an event earlier in the year by being one of the top 4 bots in your bracket not already qualified.

We will announce plans for grudge fights at this event soon!