5 Star Reviews for BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon – Voted Best New Show in Las Vegas
"I LOVED IT.
There is nothing like BattleBots live in Las Vegas…This experience is something that I will cherish."
– Perez Hilton
“BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon is just crushing it in Las Vegas…BattleBots is for all ages… an explosive mix of destruction derby and Las Vegas spectacle… The unique, adrenaline-fueled experience is performing at BattleBots Arena at Caesars Entertainment Studios behind Horseshoe Las Vegas on Koval Lane"
-- Las Vegas Review-Journal
“The fighting is adrenalizing, with crunching impacts and sparks flying from powerful grinding wheels driving live audiences into frenzies."
– Las Vegas Magazine
"Witness five epic battles between robots as they crush and dominate each with saw blades and fiery flames. Whether you're new to Las Vegas or simply enjoy watching a good fight, bring a friend and experience next level excitement at BattleBots DESTRUCT-A-THON"
– greg.lasvegas
"A Las Vegas show that I would have begged my parents to take me to… who are we kidding I had more fun as an adult"
-- - Vegas Feedz
"This has been my favorite experience in Las Vegas. The people at the event center were so nice and welcoming. Jackpot and Malice drivers were present to talk to. The show was fun to watch. We always watch it on TV, so we were so excited to see it in person. If you are a fan then this is a must do. You will love it and enjoy seeing the action in real life. It is so awesome to see how big the bots really are."
– Jana H.
"SO MUCH FUN!
This was our 3rd time coming as a family. Each time it gets better and better! So fun for the kids to see the arena hazards and bots live! Some great fights with some unexpected surprises. We really had a blast! Just know when you come that it’s not the Discovery filming for the regular tournament. It is a live show with real unscripted fights and we loved it!."
– NYMom
"tl;dr Destruct-a-thon was the best thing we did in Vegas
… turned out to be the most wholesome, genuine, worth-the-money activity that we did while we were in Vegas. I highly recommend. Nothing better than nerds having fun. Few things you can do in a city like Vegas are equally as engaging and exciting to both 10 year olds and to 30 year olds."
– Nicholas
"Loved everything. I will be back. What a great fun environment that is positive for families, teens, couples, anyone who wants to have a great time in Las Vegas that isn’t drinking and gambling. Nice to see kids so engaged in science! Loved the merch selection."
– Happy fan
"We had a wonderful time at Destruct-A-Thon! Lots of great fights, high energy announcers, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Bot teams and well organized event! We bought general admission seats but still had an excellent view of the arena. Good merchandise and snacks were available, along with photo-ops with the Bot Teams! If you like BattleBots, you'll have an awesome time."
– Tara
"You get to watch 5 battles of pure robot carnage and mayhem…My kids absolutely loved it"
– Vegasstarfish
"Wonderful experience fun for the whole family. Was a very exciting and fun filled event. I hope it continues to grow and develop as the next generation gain interest in robotics."
– C.B.
"The show is full of energy, interactive and the boys had the best time. There's not a bad seat!"
– Vegas Family Guide
"It was crazy! There was fire and all sorts of chaos going on. I honestly didn't know what to expect when I came here, but If you're looking for something to do in Vegas for all ages this is the spot."
– Terrakimberlyscott
Upcoming event
BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon: Saturday, 9/14 @ 2pm
BATTLEBOTS FACEOFFS
Get ready for an unforgettable showdown in Las Vegas this September – December! BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon is bringing you a series of World Championship VIII pre-qualifier events featuring the biggest names in robotic combat. Each weekend, four elite teams will face off in intense round-robin battles, showcasing their unrivaled fighting prowess. Witness the most feared robots in the sport go head-to-head with rising stars. All the action will be available on our YouTube channel, with early access exclusively for our Facebook Supporters.
Don’t miss out on this epic series! Grab your tickets now and subscribe to our YouTube channel for all the explosive content.
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!
BattleBots now available worldwide.
BattleBots® not only streams on MAX in US, but now has coverage in more than 150 countries. That means robotic combat fans across the globe can enjoy the world’s largest, and only professional, robot fighting sport on their screens.
» Find out where BattleBots is broadcasting in your country.
» Subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more content
Thank you to our incredible sponsors
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.
» Learn more about our current sponsors or becoming a future one
Meet the robots
BattleBots Store
BattleBots T-shirts, hats, posters and more.
Get geared up BattleBots style!
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST:
Important dates
BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon: Saturday, 9/14 @ 2pm
BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon: Tuesday, 9/17 @ 6pm
BattleBots FaceOffs: Group A - Day 1: Friday, 9/20 @ 6pm
BattleBots FaceOffs: Group A - Day 2: Saturday, 9/21 @ 2pm
Latest news
NEXT WEEKEND! 🗓️ BattleBots FaceOffs kick off Fri, Sept 20th with Group A: Skorpios, Roundhouse, Calypso & MadCatter. 🔥 8 weekends of epic fights with top teams & newcomers! 🎟️ Get tickets at battlebots.com/faceoffs & also catch the new Destruct-A-Thon show! Fights hit YouTube late 2024/early 2025! 💥 ... See MoreSee Less
- likes 0
- Shares: 11
- Comments: 6
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
It will not be on TV. We have no idea who is making those decisions, but whoever it is they are making a huge mistake.
So Warner Brothers Discovery kicked this show off the air I take.
Wooot something to watch !
Skorpios - BattleBot gonna go 3-0! Let's GOOOOOOO!!!
Selling 3 BattleBots Tickets for 20th sept at BattleBots Arena NV if anyone is interested in them dm. I'm willing to reduce the price to get them sold
BREAKING NEWS: We've added an eighth Group to the BattleBots FaceOffs. Don't miss Minotaur, Claw Viper, Free Shipping and Big Dill fighting Live in Las Vegas, December 6-8. More details and tickets here: battlebots.com/faceoffs. ... See MoreSee Less
35 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wow... we get to watch Minotaur dismantle a trio of favorites!
Can't afford to travel to Vegas. But I can afford cable TV.
Is it broadcast on any channels?
A speedy group for sure. Just need HyperShock
Ok now add the whole thing to television 😑
Very balanced group and before you say minatour easy remember claw viper wiped the floor with minatour in proving grounds
I hope the return to a broadcast season isn't another year away. I adore BattleBots. Watching them make it through the pandemic was amazing. I hope they can pull it together soon. I also hope they don't switch to a streaming service.
Im still very confused by all this. I went to see a live taping a few years ago and it was somewhere between 6-9 fights a session that you’d pay for. Now it’s just 4 bots over three nights? How would that work? You usually wouldn’t roll out the same bot that night because the teams need time in the pits. Would it literally be two fights a night and that’s it?
Damn that’s an exciting group 🤯
Woah! Totally unexpected! BUT TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
How do we watch these on tv
Awesome! I may actually get to go!
Big Dill - Let's GO!
Oh I can not wait for this one
Poop on you bring back BattleBots on tv.
Sucks this ain’t on discovery anymore
My interest has waned In absence of viewing options I’m over it
Is end game competing?
MAKE ANOTHER SEASON NOT EVERYONE CAN MAKE IT TO VEGAS
When is BattleBots going to be on TV
well... if they ever come back to long beach i'll be there. 🙂
Amazing!
Now that’s what I’m talking about!
Exist in europe???
I wish to go watch this live
BREAKING NEWS: UFWoe has unfortunately dropped out of the BattleBots FaceOffs Group C 😢. Taking their place is the one and only RUSTY 🥰. Don’t miss these awesome new fights: Live in Vegas or later on YouTube. More info at battlebots.com/faceoffs ... See MoreSee Less
58 CommentsComment on Facebook
I sure hope Rusty has a Manta configuration. But in all seriousness I can't wait to watch this in my Rusty tshirt. Legit day made by that return!
Rusty vs Travis T will be amazing!!!!
The old or new version of Rusty?
Rusty
Wow, sad to hear UFWoe had to drop out, but super excited to see Rusty back in action! Rusty always brings that classic underdog energy to the arena! Looking forward to the epic battles ahead. Can't wait to catch the fights in Vegas or online. Let’s go Rusty!
I miss watching on tv
I knew you missed me.
RUSTY! RUSTY!! RUSTY!!!
I LOVE RUSTY!!!!!!!!
The People's Champion returns!
When is new season premiere?
I love Rusty but I’m probably more excited to see Dave actually get to see what his newer bot can do after the clusterf*ck last season that wasn’t his fault. He should have been first in line.
Ant Borrello I haven’t been keeping up, what’s the latest on the new season?
I'm actually a little disappointed. I'm always up for seeing new bots. But more Rusty is always welcome.
Are you EVER going to air this?
Will these be televised or only on YouTube? If so, are these single one on one battles or a series of battles?
Excited Rusty is back. Rusty and his creator remind me of hank and tank from wwe's nxt brand and I love both pairs.
When is coming on again on direct tv
This is Manta's bracket to take, but really looking forward to seeing Rusty and Traves-T in the box. Always nice to have fun bots in the mix!
Rusty I love you, but I have been so excited to see Manta on BB for months! Manta is incredible!
Wow you mean after they put a drawing of the robot on the picture of match graphic they dropped out! 😲 This season or whatever you want to call this crap they are going to call it us going to be such a crap show. Again they had a hundred ways to do this and failed at every turn!
Yay!! New Rusty's looking sleek. Now make sure someone tells Bill Dwyer the bot has to be introduced in a voice like you're introducing a magician at a 9 year old's birthday party.
Bring back to tv please
Are you ever coming back on the Discovery channel
i love rusty ♥️
28 Elite Teams | 7 Amazing Weekends | 1 Incredible Tournament. Get your tickets to see the BattleBots FaceOffs. Select weekends through December. Live in Las Vegas! Learn more: battlebots.com/faceoffs ... See MoreSee Less
48 CommentsComment on Facebook
Woooo let’s goooooo baby!
Aren't these supposed to also be on YouTube as well?
Is it really one tournament if there isnt just one winner?
Is BattleBots ever coming back to TV???
I love Tombstone!!! 😍
I would love to go but to get plane tickets from Missouri to Vegas plus hotel for just 2 fights is not worth it. Hope they will do the big tournament again sometime next year.
When does it come back on tv?
I’m excited!
until Battle bots come back on Tv, i won't be supporting them on this format. this will be my last post. Why watch advertisement for tickets to a show I'll never be able to attend, only to be dissapointed?
Very excited to see warthog!
Is this goin to be televised?
You Lads bet I'm ready for this epic showdown. Hopefully, it gets aired on TV or Youtube.
Where is riptide and minotaur 🤷♂️
Is this on TV .. ???? ......
Was there not a spring tournament? Did I miss it completely????
Will it watchable for everyone else??
We will be there over the Xmas holidays and 🤞🏻🤞🏻 there will be a few events to see
Why is it not on TV anymore?
when the fking 8th championship will start
How do you watch this on Roku?
What happened to it being on tv😢
Hear me out bb was coming on discovery alot what happened
Put this competition on Max
Are You Going to Come Back to Discovery Channel Really Hope So
No team Whyachi?
Ray Billings breaks down his BattleBots FaceOff “Group of Death” ... See MoreSee Less
17 CommentsComment on Facebook
I bought tickets. HOLY $%^&, Ticketmaster is the worst!
Yeah I wish it was back on TV, I was a faithful watcher...
I so wish this would just return to discovery.
Had tickets for this weekend in Vegas but it was canceled. Can we at least see the arena? Anything?
My best guess spring 2025
when will this be back on tv please?
But when will BattleBots be back on TV? Inquiring fans want to know!
This show has a wider audience on TV. Making YouTube the only platform for airing is clearly, very clearly suicide.
When will be the next season??
We’re still watching the 2019 season in the UK, when they can be bothered to show it!
PUT BACK ON TV
I do not like the exclusive YouTube concept. Please stay on TV aswe do not stream
When is it going to be on TV?
I can't see that show 🙁
Orbitron made it to faceoffs?! Noice
Roadtrip!
Witch Doctor is Back for BattleBots Faceoffs! ... See MoreSee Less
Witch Doctor is Back for BattleBots Faceoffs!
Witch Doctor will step back into the BattleBox October 18, 19, and 20 to compete in the new BattleBots Faceoffs Tournaments!23 CommentsComment on Facebook
It’s only back if it’s on TV!!!
BattleBots how come witch doctor wasn't at the golden bolt?? Easily one of the best bots around
Is Discovery not showing new episodes? or do we need to wait longer, unless You Tube only?
not seen on t.v. And that was my favorite one.
We had tickets for BattleBots this weekend, so sad it was canceled. Can we at least tour the arena? Anything?
You tube ???? WTH?
What channel, or is is only streaming? We have dishnetwork.
Is there any show in Chilton County r close by
World championship 8?
when will this be back on tv please?
Any team that makes stupid hand gestures walking in are scrubs...retire your corny ass loser bot
Too bad it’s you tube only. I’ll miss them.
When do you start showing on tv ???
👍🏻😊
I'm 66 and I love this series!! Just wish I could get over from the UK to watch a live event.
Meh. I’ll just wait for the new season of BattleBots to start on Discovery. There’s more stuff to watch on tv right now.
What about putting it up on discovery instead of YouTube
Les go
Go Witch MD!!!
Discover Channel BattleBots
... See MoreSee Less
23 CommentsComment on Facebook
Finally streaming events! Whoever's putting all this stuff back into motion is doing it right! No way am I ever gonna be in Las Vegas but really wanna watch! (would pay for the streams too) ps Get on the Mech+ subscription service someday!
Would love to go, but no Handicap seating.🇨🇦
When this says "streaming", does this mean the intent is to livestream it or will the footage just be uploaded after the fact? Just for clarity
God I missed dealing with fans who couldn't read or were just complete idiots. Youtube = doesn't require a subscription and you can watch for $0 Max = controlled by WBD, which has a $20+ billion market capitalization; not controlled by Battlebots or the teams, 95% of which operate at huge losses Battlebots = not worth $20 billion and able to control what they air where; already put out a press release explaining the Vegas show, this, and the potential return of the show in 2025 Battlebots teams = already taking huge losses by parking their $30K-$100K or more hobbies in their garages without the show; the show is the only way they recoup a small portion of that; hence, they are not bailing and being cheap
Pass. First your on TV that we pay monthly for, then you require us to upgrade in order to watch, then you Bail on everyone afterwards. Nope, no thanks, not even if it was paid for. I'd sooner watch reruns than pay you another cent 😎
Put it on Max. It was the only reason I subscribed and dropped discovery+
When are the official streaming dates expected to be released? Wanting to host watch parties with my universities Combat Robotics club! 😃 I know it's still a bit early on, so I understand it's hard to estimate things like that.
Good to hear. We loved Battlebots in Las Vegas when we had a chance to go. What can the fans do to help bring back Battlebots with Chris, Kenny, and Faruq?
I might even install YouTube on my TV for this, if it will install the free version. I ain't paying what they want for a subscription! Insane!!!
Def goign to watch, but definately going to miss the annoucers.
Not the same without the announcers sadly
Least we know somethings happen.
Meh... hope this is not switching to a regular streaming service.
Will the YouTube channel be RAW or edited with the announcers?
Last time I saw BB on TV was on discovery channel (before I had time to go see BB in Vegas).
Este evento lo gosare , aunque no se inglés me bastará con ver el show
Like pulling teeth to get information on streaming and TV. Who has to be fired to release the information?
thank God i don't have to fork over five dollars to a media conglomerate just to watch some robots fight
🫡
How are you buying tickets? No matter what date I select on ticketmaster it says to adjust my search/delete my filters yet I don't have any! (Is everything sold out?) For example, here's what I'm getting for sept 8, 2PM. (Every event I pick says the same thing, but just picking one for discussion.)
YEEEEESS!!
Here are the FaceOff Groups (subject to change). More details here battlebots.com/tickets/#faceoffs. Tickets available at TicketMaster.
Just know that the first day of each group’s block is a safety/check-in day (not open to the public). All fight Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
... See MoreSee Less
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm sooooo looking forward to group F 🙂
Of course they are all great, but Group F is super-spicy 😮
Wow! Group F looks amazing. If it was not Halloween Weekend I would likely try and make it out that weekend.
Who is UFWoe?
I feel that there may not be much left of the bots in Group F by the end of that weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BattleBots Announces New Robot Competition and Revamped Destruct-A-Thon show.
Las Vegas, NV – Saturday August 17, 2024 – BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon, the explosive live Vegas robot combat show, today announced that that it will be returning from its current summer hiatus with a thrilling new format for the popular show and an exciting new robot fighting competition featuring star BattleBots teams from all over the United States.
The new show format will be a major reworking of the successful stage show, which recently completed over 300 performances since it first smashed and exploded its way onto the Vegas scene at the start of 2023. It will feature more intense battles, drama, and increased jeopardy.
“Over the past year and a half, Destruct-A-Thon has wowed audiences of all ages and earned critical acclaim with its mix of mechanical mayhem, entertainment and spectacle,” said BattleBots founder Trey Roski. “The reviews and ratings for the show have been excellent, but we felt it was time to up the stakes and introduce even more destruction and drama into the show, so we’ve taken the decision to re-work it for the Fall to enable Destruct-A-Thon to thrive into 2025 and beyond. This will be done during August, traditionally a slow period for Vegas ticket sales, but I’m delighted that many of the original team members will be returning for the new look Destruct-A-Thon next month following a short hiatus.”
"We are incredibly proud of what everyone has achieved with BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon so far," said Roski, who announced the hiatus to cast and crew last week. “Our talented and dedicated team has built something really special, and with this new format we’re confident that we’ll be on track to become a permanent fixture in the Las Vegas entertainment calendar. There’s no better place to witness robot fighting than the BattleBots Arena, right in the heart of the fight capital of the world."
In addition to the revamped live show, BattleBots also announced that many weekend performances of Destruct-A-Thon will include the new Fall FaceOff competition, featuring robots and teams from all over the United States, including many faces made famous by the BattleBots TV shows. The FaceOffs see four robots competing each weekend in a round robin competition. The fights will be shown on BattleBots’ hugely popular YouTube channel, enabling millions of viewers all over the world to stream and see the latest developments in robot combat. These FaceOffs will serve as pre-qualifying matches for the upcoming BattleBots World Championships, slated for filming in Las Vegas early 2025.
Tickets for the new look Destruct-A-Thon, including the special FaceOff weekends, are on sale now, with the first performance scheduled for Friday September 6th. Trey Roski said: “I hope audiences in Las Vegas will continue to support us. We offer the best family-friendly show in the County, and the only live robot combat experience in the world, exclusively in our own Arena. Come and enjoy the destruction from September 6th and beyond.”
... See MoreSee Less
113 CommentsComment on Facebook
My husband and I miss going to filming for the World Championships! We made a whole fun trip out of it! Hope we get to experience again someday!
Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions! Few weeks back there was the notice about the Fall Faceoff. Then an article about Destruct-a-Thon going away because of F1 and no Fall Faceoff. Now it’s back, includes a the Fall Faceoff and the next World Championship in 2025! I’m dizzy with anticipation 😁
BattleBots how do we know which weekends are Faceoffs? Only one day on the events page mentions it and nothing on Ticketmaster does.
it's not the same or as exciting without Chris, Kenny and Faruq. It's like watch a big wreck . Somewhat close to being boring!
When is Comedy Central going to bring back The Man Show?
Dont care about Vegas. Put it back on TV or fans will find an alternative.
What the PEOPLE want is it back on the Discovery channel.
YES THANK YOU!! Hope one of the streaming services picks you up again!!! Much love from Seattle! I would even subscribe to a twitch channel or YouTube at this point to support yall.
I live in Florida and miss the show on TV. I'm glad people in Vegas get to watch, but what about everyone else???
I know that Chris, Kenny, and Faruq will not be part the YouTube broadcasts, they're too expensive. But will there at least be some behind-the-scenes with the builders, or is it going to be just raw footage of the fights? I've heard others say that they are only interested in the action, and fast-forward through the intros and such, but I'm not one of them. I liked all of those trappings of conventional sporting events made slightly silly, and I enjoy the fights more if I feel like I know something about the team members, their strategies and bot issues, and just generally have some context.
Will this be televised
If only we could watch it in the UK still really miss battlebots
PUT IT BACK ON TV......
Yay!!! Fantastic news! Looking forward to watching the matches on YouTube 💙 Also, really hoping yall aren't leading me on with this early 2025 business....🤣🤣
Geesh, did any of y'all actually read the release where they clearly said the fights would be aired on Battlebots' Youtube channel?
Everyone that wants it on TV and not streamed on YouTube... TV networks force programming, push for artificial drama, etc. Let's see what they do with it when those external pressures are removed.
Put it on a subscription we already pay for. Money's too tight to keep paying for more tv.
Put it on tv please
Are you guys not coming back to TV this year??? 😩😩
When are ya'll coming back to discovery?
For people that don't understand. Face-offs will be shown this year on YouTube Tv filming hopefully early next year 2025. Maybe January- February
So is it going to be a TV show or not?
Will the Battlebots competition be returning to TV, or have they been relegated to YouTube for the foreseeable future?
Will the whole "season" format coming back to TV?
Great, So you just canceled the one weekend that was my son's eighteenth birthday and we had tickets for.
... See MoreSee Less
13 CommentsComment on Facebook
PLEASE bring it back to tv!!!!!!
YES! Bring it back to Discovery+ as I missed it this year.
Pay per view like they do in boxing! Just like I predicted. Sorry regular free TV viewers. You Tube TV has decent prices but steaming sucks. Sometimes it will be unavailable for days. If you got regular cable keep it. It might be more expensive but a lot more Fukin reliable.
So just one big question, WHEN will Battllebots be back on TV????
On Itv4 6pm but they've gone back from series 5 to series 4! 2019.
And you’re back on TV when??
Que hermoso será verlo en directo aunque no se inglés me bastará con ver la acción, soy el único latino aqui?
Open question as I am curious: How has Battlebots being removed from public view (streaming, satellite, etc.) effected the sponsorships of the builders?
Hurry up and get it back on TV!!! That's what the fans want more than anything
Come on guys bring it back to tv
Steaming
Curious to see where WCVIII will land, tv wise, once it's done filming
Please help our Dutch friends if you can.We need your help! The past 3 weekends a team of builders has been working hard on our dream arena.
Our crowdfunding campaign has been running strong, but we still need a bit more to cross the finish line. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference. It’s not just about building an arena, it's supporting Robot Combat all over Europe! 💪🔥🔥
GoFundMe : gofund.me/2564b4fa
... See MoreSee Less
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thanks for sharing! 👍
When is battlebots going to be aired on TV this year? Me and my 5 yr old are waiting for it.
If this company actually cares then they should say something about their current TV situation.
Any word on a new season of BattleBots?
No season this year???
Will battlebots be returning to TV ? 🙁
Me and my Dad used to watch y’all back in like 2000s when you first came out on TV I’m so happy to see it’s still going….!! 😀 How many years of Battle bots have we had??
Hello, you can get paid for managing this account password:zqzf4689 userusername:q655655 balance:1455171 URL: uu8188.c om