Illustrative image: two generic unbranded humanoid robots sparring in a dark arena under spotlights — generated artwork, not the EngineAI T800s used at HFC I.

Event preview · Sat 21 Nov 2026 · Melbourne

Humanoid robots are fighting in Melbourne. Here's what we know.

HFC I puts eight EngineAI T800 humanoids, each piloted live by a human operator, through a seven-bout bracket at Margaret Court Arena. The robots, the format, tickets and what's still unconfirmed.

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21 Novfirst bout 7:30pm AEDT

8EngineAI T800 robots

7bouts, single elimination

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Illustrative image — generated robots, not the EngineAI T800s at HFC I.

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