RAILSIDE RUMBLE 3
Fall 2026 Combat Robotics Competition
Railside Robotics, Purdue University's combat robotics club, is hosting a public competition featuring Antweight (1 lb) and Beetleweight (3 lb) robots. Competitors will battle for championship titles in both weight classes.
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Purina Pavilion, Land O' Lakes Experiential Learning Center
- Address
- 270 S Russell St, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Registration
- October 17 to November 13, 2026
- Age Requirement
- No age limit, but anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian present
Entry & admission
- Antweight entry
- $25
- Beetleweight entry
- $30
- Spectators
- Free
Payment
Payment opens later, and registered competitors will be emailed when it is available. Fees are non-refundable.
Pit space
Each team gets 2 chairs, 1 table, and 1 electrical outlet. Bring your own extension cords and any extra chairs.
Competition day schedule
- Check-in and safety inspections
- Mandatory drivers' meeting
- Round 1 of Swiss group-stage matches
- Approximate lunch break
- Rounds 2 and 3 of Swiss group-stage matches
- Final elimination bracket matches
Competition information
Format
Matches are fought in an 8 ft by 8 ft by 4 ft arena. Three Swiss group-stage rounds lead into a single-elimination bracket. Two wins in the group stage advances a robot to the bracket, and two losses ends its bracket run.
Rules and safety
The event uses a modified MRCA ruleset. All competitors must review the official rules and safety requirements before competing.
Prizes
Trophies are awarded in all six categories.
Placement awards
- 1st Place
- $50 certificate
- 2nd Place
- $30 certificate
- 3rd Place
- $20 certificate
Special awards
- Most Destructive
- Most Destroyed
- Most Innovative
Placement certificates are provided by Repeat Robotics and awarded separately in each weight class.
For complete event information, rules, and updates, visit the official event listing.
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