Sacramento Bot Battles 2026 - 15lb CA Championships!

High School & College Teams…..Come Battle it Out for the California 15lb Combat Robotics Championships at the NRL California event!
 

2026 will also include Impact Robotics League Event #3
1lb plastic ant competition open to middle school and high school builders

Event is open to the Public and Free for Spectators!

Come see Sparks Fly and Metal Crunch as Robots Go to Battle! 
Held at Sierra College in Rocklin, CA
Campus Center Cafeteria
 

Event Classes:

• 15lb BotsIQ/NRL California (HS/College age teams only) - registration open now
• Impact Robotics League Plastic Ants - registration now open 
  
  Please see the details for each Bot Class.  Make sure to contact the event organizer to confirm details.  
   

• Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Location: Sierra College Campus Cafeteria, Rocklin, CA
• Entry Fee: $20 per bot Plastic Ants, $50 per bot Bots IQ Class 
• PLANT bracket are group play preliminary stage, with top 8-16 advancing to single elimination
• Divisions: 
  • Beginner EDU (grades 7-12*) Impact Robotic League Rules - brushed drive, 3S only
  • Intermediate EDU (grades 7-12*) Impact Robotic League Rules  brushed drive, 3S only
  • Advanced/Open (all ages)
    • SPARC 1.6 Construction Rules as the baseline 
    • Placer Robotics 25-26 Rules  , including changes/deviations from Sparc 1.6. Please see the document for complete details. Major differences include:
      • Original Work Expectations (Section 18 addition)
      • Plastic Ants: No TPU as per sparc 1.6 with the sole exception of TPU weapon or drive belts  are permitted as emergency replacements 

*We do accept 6th grade participants on an case by case basis for EDU divisions  - please contact the event organizer for details. 

Registration Deadlines and Details -

• EDU divisions must also register on ImpactRoboticsLeague.org,
• Open teams please register via RCE
• One robot per builder/driver . Large clubs (such as school based programs) may enter multiple bots provided each bot is designed, managed/repaired and driven by a subteam/builder.  Contact the EO to confirm if you have any questions.
• Adult supervision required onsite for duration of event for anyone under age of 18
• Registration Deadline: March 14, 2026
• Payment Deadline: March 7 , 2026 . Any team not paid by the deadline will be moved to the waitlist 
  --> Pay Here
  All participants and supervising adults must complete liability/media release waiver for the season. If you completed the waiver for IRL  FALL BRAWL or WINTER WRECKAGE, you do not need to complete it again.  
  --> Complete the Online Waiver Here

We are excited to announce HAKKO and FingerTech Robotics are providing prizes/swag as League sponsors! 

Friday, January 30 (Optional Check in and Inspection)

• 6:00 - 8:45 PM — Check-in, inspection, and safety
• 9:00PM  — Venue closes to teams

Saturday, March 21 (Competition) - Schedule is Tentative 

• 7:30 AM — Venue opens to teams, check in and inspection begins
• 8:30 AM — Venue opens to public
• 8:30 AM — Check-in & safety deadline
• 9:00 AM — ~ Fights begin!
• 12:00 PM — Lunch break
• 12:45 PM — Fights resume
• 4:00 - 5:00 PM — Finals, awards, cleanup (estimated)

Public Activities 

• Placer Robotics Showcase. 10AM- 3PM
• Test Your Robot Skills 10AM- 3PM
• Glitch from Battlebots on Display

See the IRL Compete page for:

• Safety Rules
• Tournament Rules
• Construction Rules for the Beginner and Intermediate divisions

contact:  events@PlacerRobotics.org