ROBOBRAWL
2026
MARCH 28-29, 2026
The Robobrawl competition consists of 30lb, 12lb and 3lb combat robots from different universities and hobbyist teams fighting matches in a bracket with the goal of destroying the opponent's bot. It is held annually at the end of March on the campus of the University of Illinois.
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COMPETITION FORMAT
Robobrawl's competition format is a two-win swiss format for 12lb and 30lb competitors, with an additional 2v2 3lb format that is unique in combat robotics. For the swiss format, teams with similar win-loss records will be paired with each other, competing for the trophy. This format ensures that all teams need to be lose twice before they are eliminated from the competition. The 3lb format is a two-part alliances format similar in nature to FRC, where randomly selected alliances compete against each other in qualifying rounds to determine the captains and rankings for the bracket.
Check out the rule set for more information about competition rules and bot requirements.