ABOUT US
Welcome to BotBrawl - where metal meets imagination!
BotBrawl is Southern Ontario’s premier league for combat robotics. Based in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area, we bring together engineers, tinkerers, creators, and dreamers to build, battle, and be inspired. Our mission is simple: to create a safe, inclusive, and thrilling arena for homemade robots to fight - pushing boundaries, forging skills, and sparking creativity.
Our Mission
Empower Builders - Whether you’re a student, a hobbyist, or a seasoned maker, we provide the tools, challenge, and community to build something cool.
Celebrate Learning - Welding, programming, electronics, design - these aren’t just skills here; they’re superpowers. BotBrawl is where you learn by doing, failing, iterating, and eventually owning your creation.
Promote Fair & Inclusive Competition - Standardized rules, weight classes, safety-first equipment: everyone gets a fair shot. We make sure robots fight hard and smart, but safely.
Build Community - It’s about more than robots. It’s about people who get excited by sparks and circuits. We host regular events, build networks, stream fights live, and welcome spectators, donors, and newcomers.
Non‐profit, Community‐Driven - We’re not here to make money. All funds go back into the league: building arenas, maintaining equipment, securing venues, and making the experience better for everyone.
What We Do
BotBrawl hosts competitive fights across 4 different weight classes (antweight, beetleweight full combat robots and 30 lb & 150 lb sumos) in venues around Southern Ontario.
Exhibitions & Tournaments - From fairs like the CNE to specialty shows like Anime North, we bring robot combat to the public eye in our full length tournaments, sometimes featuring more than 100 robots!
BotBrawl Robot League (BBRL) - A more personal season-like competition over several weeks, where each team battles multiple times to earn their spot in the final tournament.
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Streaming & Spectating - Can’t make it in person? All our action is streamed live. For those who can, we make sure the in-person experience is electrifying. We do our best to keep spectator tickets affordable so everyone can join in!
WHY WE ARE UNIQUE
Hands‐On Learning & Innovation - Makers get to flex their skills: design, construction, strategy. Innovations aren’t just welcomed; they’re celebrated.
Inclusive for All Ages & Skill Levels - Whether you’ve never wired a motor or you’re a robotics veteran, there’s a place for you. We encourage new builders and our community can help offer support to help you get started.
Excitement! - The roar of the crowd, the clash of metal - BotBrawl fights are visceral, exciting, and accessible. It’s fun for everyone!
Want in? Here are a few ways:
Build & Compete - Get a team together, choose your class, design your robot, and sign up.
Volunteer or Sponsor - Events take a lot of people and resources. Your support helps keep BotBrawl thriving. Contact us at info@botbrawl.ca if you're interested in helping out!
Watch & Cheer - Come to an event or catch a stream. You’ll walk away inspired.
BotBrawl isn’t just about metal and motors, it’s about pushing what’s possible. Join us and fight for more than just victory. Build, learn, compete, and inspire the next generation of Canadian Engineers, Artists and innovatorS!
