September – November 2026
Now01Open call for teams
Interested teams are collected throughout these three months. Universities, research labs, companies, and independent challengers can register to be considered for the five Arena971 slots.
From open call to fight night
Timeline
Arena971 2027 runs from September 2026 to October 2027. Interested teams are collected, five are selected and equipped, progress is reviewed, and the first champion is crowned on fight night.
This is the organizers’ working calendar. Exact days and the fight-night venue will be published when confirmed.
2026
December 2026
02Five teams selected
The five selected teams are chosen and published on this website.
2027
January 2027
03Robot handover
The five robots and starter kits are handed over, with documentation and everything needed to turn the machines into fighting robots.
May 2027
04Milestone review
A project checkpoint on each team’s progress. It may include a public demonstration of the state of the challenge.
October 2027
05Fight night
The competitive evening that closes the challenge: fully autonomous bouts, the prize ceremony, and the proclamation of the Arena971 2027 champion. Venue to be confirmed.
The open call is underway
Register through November 2026 to be considered for one of the five robots.
Register your team