BattleBots on Discovery: Rules
Greetings Bot Builders. Below you will find the BattleBots Design and Tournament Rules and other helpful documents. If you have any questions please email us at rules(at)battlebots.com.
NOTE: Rule documents may be updated at any time, please check back here often to keep track of updates.
How do I enter?
NOTE: The Application period for the BattleBots 2020 season is now closed. Builders wishing to apply may now do so for the 2021 season.
You may apply here:
https://registration.battlebots.com
You will be taken offsite to our application portal.
Please note that we’re asking applicants to design a robot, not build a robot. As building a robot is dangerous, time consuming and expensive, you should only start building if you are notified by BattleBots that your design submission has been accepted, and you have completed other entry procedures that will be required by our broadcast partners. If you decided to build before this, you do so at your own risk.
BattleBots Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to reject any application for any reason and without explanation.
Design applications will include the following materials:
- Technical details of your robot design
- Technical drawing of your robot design
- Photo realistic exterior renderings of your robot design
- Biographical information
- A Team video
Go to http://registration.battlebots.com for the full details.
We look forward to your participation!

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Download our Rules and other helpful documents
BattleBots Design Rules
This document outlines the requirements for any Team that intends to build a combat robot and compete in the 2020 BattleBots Tournament.
Download here
Version 2020.2
Last updated 7/1/2020
BattleBots Tournament Rules
This document defines and describes the 2020 BattleBots Tournament terminology, activities and procedures.
Download here
Version 2020.0
Last updated 12/3/19
BattleBots Judge’s Guide
This document is a guidebook on judging BattleBots matches in accordance with our rules.
Download here
Version 2020.0
Last updated 12/3/19
How to get on BattleBots
This document explains the attributes that your bot and your team will need to earn a place on the BattleBots television show.