2026 NHRL Open World Championship: Qualifier Rd. 3 - KO Show
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2026 NHRL Open World Championship: Qualifier Rd. 3 - KO Show
Get ready for non-stop, mechanical mayhem! The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) returns to the House of Havoc in Norwalk, CT, for the third qualifying round of the 2026 season. This is where the world's most innovative engineers put their custom-built machines to the ultimate test of durability and destruction.
Streaming LIVE on TrillerTV, the KO Show features the hardest-hitting bots in the 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb weight classes as they battle for a spot in the end-of-year World Championships and the brand-new NHRL Pro Tour.
What's at Stake?
This isn't just a trophy hunt; it's a fight for survival and seeding.
The Golden Dumpster: The ultimate prize for the day's dominant champions.
Pro Tour Qualification: Finishing in the "Prime Time" final eight secures an invitation to the elite NHRL Pro Tour, featuring huge cash prizes and the best robots on the planet.
World Championship Points: Every win brings builders closer to the December Finals.
The Divisions of Destruction: 3lb (Beetleweights): High-speed, chaotic, and surprisingly deadly. Watch for reigning legends like Pinevictus and Silent Spring to set the pace.
12lb (Hobbyweights): The perfect balance of power and agility. Expect heavy hitters like Buzzzz-Kill and Pramheda to bring the violence.
30lb (Featherweights): The big hitters. When these bots collide, the polycarbonate walls shake. Keep an eye on KaZaA Lite as they look to maintain their 2026 momentum.
MIT Ingenuity: Members of the MIT Combat Robotics Club are in the pits! Watch as collegiate brilliance meets the raw brutality of the arena.
Active Weapon Rules: New for 2026, stricter judging criteria means "pin to win" is dead. Only the most aggressive, weapon-focused bots will move forward.
Whether it's a butane flamethrower or a 10,000 RPM spinning blade, see every spark and every shattered gear in high definition. Join the global community of bot-builders and fans for a day of STEM-fueled destruction.