Timeline

Dates marked [TBD] are placeholders until the organizers confirm the official calendar.

1. [TBD] Registration opens

   01Registration window

   Universities and research labs submit team registration and platform plans.

2. [TBD] Kickoff

   02Challenge kickoff

   Ruleset briefing, safety orientation, and training-year guidelines released.

3. [TBD] Mid-year

   03Milestone review

   Technical progress checkpoint: locomotion demos, safety systems, and reports.

4. [TBD] Late year

   04Qualifiers

   Safety inspections and qualification trials select arena-ready teams.

5. [TBD] Final event

   05Arena971 fight night

   Venue: [CITY / VENUE TBD]. Qualified teams compete in the main arena.