Circle City Clash (Robot Battle Competition)

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Get ready for robot crunching action. The Robot Smashing League (RSL), in partnership with Outside Of The Box, is bringing an MRCA qualifying combat robot tournament to PopCon 2025 in Indianapolis.

Competition Dates:

  • June 27: 1 lb Plastic Antweight Competition
  • June 28: 3 lb Beetleweight Competition
  • June 29: Exhibition Matches

Tournament Format:
Group Stage leading to Single Elimination (for bots with 3-1 or better records)

Battle Arena:
6′ x 6′ arena with seating and TVs to catch all the action.

Prizes:

  • 1st: $50 RSL Store Gift Card
  • 2nd: $25 RSL Store Gift Card
  • 3rd: $10 RSL Store Gift Card
  • Best Themed Bot: $50 RSL Store Gift Card (Judged on creativity in both bot design and driver attire)

Open Spots:

Entry Fee:

  • $30 per Plastic Antweight
  • $35 per Beetleweight

Spectators:
PopCon badge required. Spectator doors open at 10am.

Food:
Available onsite.

Rules:
MRCA rules apply, active weapons only. No passive bots allowed.

Volunteers Welcome:
Sign up here

Follow & Subscribe:
Check out RSL and Outside Of The Box on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord.

This is your chance to see, or be, a bot battling champion. Don’t miss the sparks and strategy of one of the most exciting competitions at PopCon.