Robot Conflict at Motorama

Event Description

Robot Conflict at Motorama is back again to smash, bash and trash those winter blues away! Warm up to the heated double elimination competition as 6 different weight classes compete until there can be only one victor. Who will take the titles this year? Find out by braving the Polar Vortex and come out to the Motorama show in Harrisburg, PA. Witness one of the largest combat robotics competitions around.  Robot Conflict is open to International competitors, and we traditionally welcome several Canadian builders. 

Now in its 28th year, Robot Conflict is the longest-running combat robotics tournament anywhere. The tournament is run by seasoned vets in the combat robotics space, many with Battlebots experience. The vibe among competitors? Summer camp reunion meets "look what I brought" one-upmanship. 

This unique tournament is part of a massive All Things Moto event. (BMX racing, karting, rc cars, antique car show, monster trucks, etc.)  The food onsite is features decent carnival fare, with some standouts: chicken tenders, hot-pockets, and legendary milk shakes.       

SCHEDULE:

Friday, February 20 - 10am - 5pm -- Fairy(150g) and Antweight(1lb) One-Day Tournament 

(Note: The fairy and ant tournament is not listed on the main Robot Conflict Motorama page because it takes place during the load-in day -- but registration for it is available in a drop-down menu once you start the process.) 

Saturday, February 21, 9am - 10pm and Sunday, February 22, 9am - 5pm -- Robot Conflict Two-Day Tournament

Weight Classes: Beetleweight (3lb), High-Energy Sportsman Featherweight (12lb), High-Energy Sportsman Hobbyweight (30lb),

These Robots Suck (DIY special rules class - see NERC Facebook page)

RULES

Some significant changes were made this year to the 2026 competition rules, please review them carefully here.

REGISTRATION

All competitors must register through the Motorama site.

Register all the additional members of your team (and/or family) at the time of your bot registration so they can receive participant passes and enter the show early (at 8am) with you.  All general admission passes are for 9:00am entry. 

Also, it is recommended that you purchase a $20 Particpant Weekend Parking Pass at the time of your registration. (See more on parking below.) 

Registration is now open and space may be limited in some weight classes, so make your plans now. We want to see you there!  

PARKING:

We suggest you purchase an advanced participant parking pass which gains you quick access into the venue's general parking lots for single space vehicle parking. Be sure to display your parking pass when arriving Saturday and Sunday so staff knows you are a prepaid participant.  If you bring more than a single vehicle, you must purchase an off-site Elmerton Lot or Reserved Lot space when registering.  Please note that after 8:30am there is no guaranteed access to the on-site lot due to the large volume of traffic,  you may be directed to an alternate lot and bussed over.

Important Event Information: After completion of your entry, go back to the registration page for participant information, download and print maps and lodging information before coming to Harrisburg.

QUESTIONS? For more information please visit the NERC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthEastRoboticsClub

**If you are not on Facebook, you can send questions directly to NERC Member Buffy Elliott at elliottbuffy@gmail.com and she will get them answered for you. 

Please direct all general event questions to the Motorama Events main office at 717-359-7056 or info@motoramaevents.com  

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