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TV series

BattleBots

20159 seasons7.3 / 10

BattleBots promises to wow viewers with next generation robots—bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event.

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Where to watch in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

BattleBots is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, Fubo, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.

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Synopsis

BattleBots promises to wow viewers with next generation robots—bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

The Gears Awaken

46m

Twelve robots face off in a series of matches to earn the final four spots in the championship.

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Episode 2

Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins

47m

The first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”).

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Episode 3

There Will Be Bot Blood: The Qualifying Round Concludes

46m

The first round of next-generation robots go head to head, as the remaining 16 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship.

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Episode 4

We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bracket: The Round of 32, Part 1

46m

The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the first half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.

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Episode 5

Shake, Battle, and Roll: The Round of 32, Part 2

46m

The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.

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Episode 6

The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly: The Round of 32 Concludes

43m

The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges. Guest judge: Vernon Davis.

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Episode 7

Not So Sweet 16: The Round of 16 Part 1

46m

The first 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.

Episode credits

Guest stars Michael Stevens

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Episode 8

Rise of the Machines: The Round of 16 Part 2

46m

The last 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.

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Episode 9

Gr8 Expectations: The Quarterfinals

42m

The Quarter finals. Any one of these bots could take the championship, but who will be?

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Episode 10

One Shining Bot: The Championship

42mfinale

On the night of champions, 2 semifinal matches start things off, followed by a 3-team rumble, and then the championship fight. Who will win the Giant Nut?

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about BattleBots

Cast

Chris RosePlay-By-Play
Kenny FlorianColor Commentary
Jenny TaftPit Reporter
Molly McGrathHost
Faruq TauheedRing Announcer
Derek YoungJudge
Lisa WinterJudge
Jason BardisJudge

Credits

Created by
Edward P. Roski, Greg Munson

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
111
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • DiscoveryUnited States
  • BattleBotsUnited States
  • Whalerock IndustriesUnited States

Themes

battlecompetitionrobotrobot fighting