Global Day of Destruction: The December 6th, 2025 Combat Robotics Preview

# 🌍 Global Day of Destruction: The December 6th, 2025 Combat Robotics Preview Mark your calendars, builders and fans. **December 6th, 2025**, is shaping up to be one of the busiest days in the sport's history. From the high-stakes finals in Connecticut to kickoff events in Australia, robots are clashing across three continents. Whether you are looking for world-class heavyweight action or grassroots insect-weight chaos, here is your guide to the global carnage happening on this single Saturday. --- ## 🏆 The Main Event: 2025 NHRL Open World Championships **📍 Norwalk, CT, USA** **⚠️ Invite Only** This is it. The Super Bowl of robot combat. After a grueling season of qualifiers, the **NHRL World Championships** return to the House of Havoc. This event is **The Finals**, meaning only the robots that have proven themselves throughout the 2025 season have earned a ticket to the dance. * **Classes:** 3lb, 12lb, 30lb * **The Stakes:** Competitors are fighting for the coveted **Golden Dumpster** and a massive chunk of the season's prize pool. * **What to Watch:** Expect the highest level of competition in the sport. The "invite-only" format ensures no filler fights—every match is a potential main event. If you aren't on the list, catch the global livestream; this is the event that sets the meta for 2026. --- ## ❄️ UCR Presents: Krampus Karnage 2025 **📍 Salt Lake City, UT, USA** Utah Combat Robotics (UCR) is embracing the holiday spirit with a twisted edge. **Krampus Karnage** brings the pain to Salt Lake City, offering a festive beatdown for those on the naughty list. * **Classes:** 150g (Fairy), 1lb (Plastic & Full Combat), 3lb (Beetle) * **Arena Hazards:** Watch out for the **"Toblerones of Doom."** In the Fairyweight arena, these corner hazards turn into pits during the final 60 seconds of the match. Get stuck, and it’s game over. * **The Vibe:** Holiday-themed chaos. Expect decorated bots, Santa hats on spinners, and a crowd ready for destruction. --- ## 🎓 BYU 2025 Fall Competition **📍 Provo, UT, USA** Just down the road from Salt Lake, the collegiate scene is alive and kicking at Brigham Young University. The **BYU Fall Competition** is a student-focused event that showcases the next generation of engineering talent. * **Classes:** 1lb (Plastic Antweight), 3lb (Beetleweight) * **The Crowd:** While this is a university event, it is open to spectators. It’s a fantastic environment for seeing experimental designs from engineering students who are often grading their success on survival as much as victory. --- ## 🦘 Hunter Combat Robotics: Round 1 **📍 Windale, NSW, Australia** Across the Pacific, the Aussies are kicking off a new series. **Hunter Combat Robotics** is hosting "Round 1" in the Newcastle-Hunter region, bringing the local community together for some insect-class bashing. * **Classes:** 150g Antweight (Open & Plastic) * **Note on Weight:** Remember that in Australia (as in the UK), "Antweight" refers to the **150g class** (what Americans call Fairyweights). * **The Angle:** As a "Round 1" event, this is the start of a fresh leaderboard. It’s the perfect place to spot rising stars in the Australian scene before they make waves internationally. --- ## 🍁 BotBrawl Event #21 - Robodrome Rumble **📍 Hamilton, ON, Canada** North of the border, **BotBrawl** returns to the Steel City for the Robodrome Rumble. Hosted at the HWCDSB Center for Robotics Excellence, this is a staple event for the Ontario combat scene. * **Classes:** 1lb, 3lb, and **Balloon Bots** * **The Fun Factor:** While the 1lb and 3lb brackets will be fierce double-elimination tournaments, keep an eye out for the **Balloon Bots**—a "free for all" chaos bracket designed purely for fun. * **The Venue:** "The Robodrome" is a dedicated robotics facility, meaning the pits and arena setup are top-tier for competitors. --- ### 📺 How to Watch With events spread across multiple time zones, you can technically watch robot combat for nearly 24 hours straight. Check the respective event pages for stream links, and keep your eyes on the NHRL YouTube channel for the World Championship broadcast.