Czech Combat Robot League vol. 6

Basic information

• Date: 17. - 18.10. 2026
• Location: Brno
• Entry fee: free
• Weight categories: Antweight
• Format: Swiss system + knockout bracket (playoffs)
• Prizes for winners

What is it about?

FLS Battlebots in cooperation with Maker Faire has prepared a combat robot tournament for you, in which original robotic constructions will be presented in a special arena, showing what can be created with the help of modern technologies, 3D printing, electronics, and skilled hands. The robots will face off in dynamic and often noisy matches full of surprises, during which it will never be clear in advance who will be the winner. The competition consists of building your own remote-controlled machines, which compete in the arena in one-on-one battles, with the goal of pushing your opponent out of the arena or simply knocking them out of commission. If you come as a spectator, you can look forward not only to the battles themselves, but also to the opportunity to see the robots up close, watch them being repaired between matches, have their creators explain how the robots work, and even try controlling a robot yourself. An unforgettable experience awaits you, where you can cheer on your favorites, be inspired, and get to know the world of combat robots up close.

Registration

Registration is done on a team basis. Each team can have up to 5 members and 5 robots. The number of robots is independent of the number of team members or drivers. Robots from the same team cannot fight each other (this rule may not apply if there are only a few robots registered). Registration OPEN!

Registration for tournament

Workshops

Would you like to participate in a combat tournament, but don't know how to build a robot? Sign up for our workshop, which will also take place during the festival and the tournament itself. More information can be found below.

Workshops

Rules

The tournament will be held only in the Antweight weight category. You can find a list of all the rules for this weight category by clicking the button below.

Rules

Arena

The fights will take place in the FLS Battlebots arena. The arena is made of aluminum profiles and 6 mm thick polycarbonate panels. There are opening doors with two steel latches on the two shorter sides. The arena floor measures 1.2 x 1 m and is made of polycarbonate. On one side of the arena, there is a 20 x 20 cm hole. The hole can be covered with panels on all sides. During the tournament, only the side facing the center of the arena will be covered. Around the hole at the bottom, there is a box into which the robots can fall. These robots can be removed through a small door on the wall of the box. The arena also includes a timer for counting down the time and lighting. wall of the box. The arena will include a timer for counting down the time and lighting, but it is not guaranteed that this will be available at this tournament.

Tournament schedule

Schedule Saturday 17 October

• 09:15 – 10:15 Tech check
• 10:15 – 10:45 Round 1
• 10:45 – 11:35 Break
• 11:35 – 12:05 Round 2
• 12:05 – 13:05 Lunch break
• 13:05 – 13:35 Round 3
• 13:35 – 14:25 Break
• 14:25 – 14:55 Round 4
• 14:55 – 15:45 Break
• 15:45 – 16:15 Round 5
• 16:15 – 17:05 Break
• 17:05 – 17:35 Round 6

Sunday 18 October

• 10:20 – 10:50 Round 7
• 10:50 – 11:30 Break
• 11:30 – 12:00 Knockout matches – top 8
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
• 13:00 – 13:30 Quarterfinals
• 13:30 – 14:10 Break
• 14:10 – 14:30 Semifinals
• 14:30 – 15:00 Break
• 15:00 – 15:10 Final
• 15:10 – 15:15 Award ceremony
• 15:15 – 15:30 Robot rumble

Participants are expected to arrive at the tournament by 9:15 a.m. at the latest and bring their belongings to the hall, where tables and chairs will be provided for them. Organizational details will be specified approximately one week before the festival. Upon arrival, participants must report to the organizer and undergo a technical inspection during the tent period, where the robot must comply with the following:

• weight – 150 g (or 225 or 300 g)
• dimensions - must fit into a cube measuring 15 cm x 15 cm x unlimited
• failsafe - weapon and drive shutdown after loss of signal from the control
• color coding of the off position on slide switches (a visible dot at the off position is sufficient)
• weapon safety (in the case of rotating or sharp weapons)

Once the robot has passed the technical inspection, it is eligible to participate in the tournament. Even after the inspection, it is possible to make adjustments to the robot, but the same requirements must still be met. The organizer may perform an inspection at any time and may disqualify the robot if the requirements are not met. Before the first round, the remaining time can be used, for example, to get to know other builders, inspect competing robots, or help with organizational matters

Tournament format: Swiss system + playoffs

The tournament has two stages. The qualifying stage is played using the Swiss system – six rounds on Saturday and round 7 on Sunday morning. Robots with a similar number of points are paired against each other, but it is not possible to face the same robot twice (except when there are more rounds than possible pairing combinations). After the matches, there is always a break to recharge batteries or make repairs and improvements. The best-ranked robots from the qualifying stage then advance to the knockout bracket (playoffs), seeded according to their Swiss standings. In the bracket, the loser of each match is eliminated – through the quarterfinals and semifinals all the way to the final. The winner of the final wins the tournament.

Things to remember

• Carefully study the tournament rules.
• Prepare spare parts and tools for repairs between matches. Bring your own extension cords.
• Pay attention to safety – not only your own, but also that of others.
• Follow the schedule and be ready for your matches on time.
• Respect the decisions of the referees and organizers.

Tutorials

Check out the tutorials section, where we explain step by step how to build your own fully functional robot. You will also learn how to tune your robot properly, how to print individual parts, and lots of recommended tips from practice. Tutorials