BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon is daily live robot combat from the TV series, staged in a purpose-built arena on Koval Lane behind Horseshoe Las Vegas.
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Destruct-A-Thon brings the robot-combat TV series to a live, daily Las Vegas show. It plays in the BattleBots Arena, part of Caesars Entertainment Studios at 4165 Koval Lane. The arena is a separate building directly behind Horseshoe Las Vegas, not inside the casino, so allow time to walk around or set your rideshare to the right address.
Hosts Bil Dwyer and Steve Judkins run the card. You will see bots from the TV show, such as Witch Doctor, Kraken, Mammoth, HyperShock and Whiplash, alongside newer bots built for Las Vegas and rookie teams trying to earn a place at the next World Championship. The line-up changes, so not every bot appears at every show.
A show runs about 80 to 100 minutes, depending on how many fights end early and how long repairs take. It is loud: metal on metal, spinning weapons, sparks and flashing lights. Parents of young or noise-sensitive kids should bring ear protection. Seats are reserved and tiered. Platinum Club has a club area with table service and an after-show backstage tour.
VIP gets you front and center with early entry. Center View and Side View are the mid-range options, and Obstructed is the cheapest, with a big screen to fill in what the arena structure hides. There are two add-ons. The backstage tour lets you see the bots up close and meet the builders. The Co-Pilot Pass puts you on stage working the arena hazards.
It is genuinely family-friendly and one of the few Las Vegas shows where children aged 2 and under get in free on a lap. It works just as well for groups of adults: there is a bar, and the crowd gets loud. Food and drinks are sold on site, and photos and video are fine, although live streaming is not.
Check your dates around Formula 1. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is held each November, and the show may be dark around race week. During the circuit build-out, from late September to early December, you must enter and exit through the gate at 117 E Flamingo Road, which is also the rideshare drop-off. On-site parking is limited and paid. The lot opens about two hours before the show, and the lobby about an hour before.
What to expect
The experience
A hosted card of one-on-one robot fights in a bulletproof arena, mixing TV-series bots with Vegas-built machines and rookie teams. Expect knockouts, flipped bots, fire and arena hazards. Breaks between fights are filled with host banter and replays on the big screens.
Best time
Evening fight cards have the most energy; weekend slots sell out first, so book ahead.
How long
About 80 to 100 minutes.
Tips
All seating is reserved, in tiers from Platinum Club down to Obstructed. VIP and Center View give the best value for clear sightlines. Obstructed seats rely partly on the screen. At quieter shows, only one side of the arena may be used. Very loud, with flashing lights. Kids love it, but toddlers and noise-sensitive children should wear ear defenders. Children 2 and under get in free on a lap. The backstage tour, included with Platinum, lets you see the bots and meet the builders after the show. The Co-Pilot Pass lets you join a team on stage and operate the arena pulverisers. Both sell out, so ask at the on-site store early. The arena is at 4165 Koval Lane, behind Horseshoe, not inside it. During the F1 build-out (late September to early December), use the 117 E Flamingo Road gate on foot and for rideshare. Parking is paid and limited, so arrive early. Confirm your date before you book.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families with kids from about 6 to 16, engineering fans, and adult groups who want something loud that isn't a club.
- Families
- Center View seats plus ear defenders for younger kids. Book the backstage tour if your child watches the TV show, because meeting the builders is the highlight.
- Couples
- A loud, bright night out for couples who like robots and spectacle.
- Pair with
- Real Bodies on the lower level of Horseshoe makes a good daytime companion before an evening fight card.
- Time needed
- About 80 to 100 minutes.
Good questions
Where is BattleBots in Las Vegas?+
At the BattleBots Arena (Caesars Entertainment Studios), 4165 Koval Lane, a separate building behind Horseshoe Las Vegas. During F1 construction, from late September to early December, enter through 117 E Flamingo Road.
How long is the BattleBots show?+
About 80 to 100 minutes, depending on how the fights go and how long repairs take between bouts.
Is BattleBots good for kids?+
Yes. It is designed as a family show, and kids 2 and under get in free on a lap. It is very loud with flashing lights, so bring ear protection for little ones.
Is BattleBots ever dark?+
The show may have dark dates around Grand Prix race week in November, so check the calendar before booking any date in that window.
Can you meet the robots and builders?+
Yes. The backstage tour, included with Platinum Club tickets or sold separately on site, takes you to see the bots and meet the teams. The Co-Pilot Pass lets you help run the arena hazards on stage.
