What to Know Before You Go

Get Ready to Rumble

The bots are back for NHRL's 5nd qualifying event of the 2025 season!

Join us at the House of Havoc on Saturday, June 7. Doors open at 8:45AM and chaos in the cages kicks off at 9AM.

Where: 165 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

When: Doors open at 8:45AM.

Checking In: Your tickets were supplied via email to the address you provided at checkout on Eventbrite. You can print out your tickets or scan the QR code at the bottom of your e-ticket confirmation email at the front desk when checking in on event day.

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:45 AM
Doors Open

9:00 AM
Qualifying Rounds Begin

12:00 PM
Food Trucks Open

5:30 PM
Halftime begins: A break in the tournament to grab a bite to eat, enjoy fun interactive experiences, check out the "Freestyle" tournament, and more.

7:00 PM
NHRL Prime Time: Quarter Finals Begin. Tournament is scheduled to end at approximately 10:30pm.

Where to park

There are ample places to park on event day in the below locations:

#1) 165 Water Street
VIP Parking is available on a first come, first serve basis in our front parking lot.

#2) Riverside Plaza (149 Water Street) 
Spectators can park in any non-numbered spaces.

Do not park in numbered spots reserved for tenants or you may be towed at your own expense!

#3) Department of Taxation
Dept. of Tax parking lot across from 165 Water St. (Do not block the gate to the back lot if you park here.)

#4) Concord Street
On NHRL tournament days, the Norwalk Police Department allows parking on Concord St. between Water St. and Day St.

#5 & #6) Day Street + Raymond Street
Street parking and our 51 Day Street private lot, located at the corner of Concord & Day St., are often used by builders, but spots are open to fans after 10am.

Free & metered parking options are available in the neighborhood surrounding 165 Water Street including:

  1. Hourly paid parking is available at 5 Haviland Street, 4 N Water Street & 11 North Water Street.
  2. Visit parknorwalk.org for more local parking in SoNo, only a 10 minute walk from 165 Water Street.

Grab food with friends

Enjoy food from local CT food trucks beginning at noon. Also enjoy drinks from our friends at SpaceCat (21+ years old, ID required).

MORE TO DO

Other than watching robot fights literally all day long, there is a lot to do throughout the event:

The Robot Driving Experience
Watching fights is cool, but who doesn't want a chance to test drive? Get behind the sticks and learn what it's like to drive a robot. And join us for Battle Hour at 5:30 pm if you want to take part in some extra destruction!


Pit Tours
Ever wondered what happens in The Pits? Go behind the scenes and see where competitors from all over the world build their bots. Pit Tours last approximately 30 minutes and run throughout the first and second floors of the House of Havoc.

Pit tours are included with VIP tickets. GA ticketholders can book a Pit Tour on Eventbrite. Just scroll down to the 'add-ons' section at checkout here and select your desired tour time.

Shop NHRL Merch
In addition to our collection of NHRL branded swag, you can also stock up on our limited edition bot sauce, rehydrate in style with our Dihydrogen Monoxide Water Bottle or shop our collection of NHRL Builder merch!

Prizes and More
Play for a chance to win prizes from NHRL's complimentary claw machine, play Skee Ball, make a poster cheering on your favorite team, along with many other fun activities around the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the seating limited to just the bleachers in the arena area?

In addition to bleachers in the arena, we also have a VIP lounge adjacent to cage 4, outfitted with couches, high top tables and bar stools as well as complimentary drinks and snacks. VIPs also have reserved bleacher seating ma For those watching from the bleachers, free to bring your seat cushions - as long as it won't disrupt the viewing experience for other fans.

Where can I watch the livestream?

Our tournaments are streamed live to YouTube. Catch our Prime Time stream @NHRL starting at 7pm. Earlier rounds are streamed on our secondary YouTube Channel, @NHRL-BrettZone, until Halftime begins at 5:30pm. Halftime will not be streamed live.

Can I speak with the bot builders during the times between rounds?

Builders often only get 20 minutes to repair between fights, and they need every precious minute to get back into fighting shape. If you see a builder and want to say hello, please be understanding and respectful of their time in case they're on the clock, or on their way to the next fight! It's best to wait until they're done for the day to chat or ask for a photo.

I'm running late, Is it possible to receive a refund for my pit tour?

Tours are non-refundable once your scheduled tour time has passed. If you miss your scheduled tour time, please speak with a Front Desk attendant to reschedule.

Want to build a bot?

Check out Havoc Academy’s all-in-one solution for new and intermediate builders: Crash Course. This package includes everything you need to get started on your path to total Robot Combat Domination.

Can I host a birthday party at an NHRL event?

Yes! Enjoy a bot themed birthday bash at one of NHRL's next Norwalk events! Check out our birthday party opportunities here or send us an email at events@nhrl.io to learn more.

Can severe weather potentially result in the delay or cancellation of the event?

We are a rain-or-shine event as our tournament takes place indoors. If there is inclement weather, tents may be available on our outdoor patio to accommodate our food truck vendors.

I'm traveling from out of town, where can I stay in Norwalk?

If you’re joining us from out of town on an event weekend, you should be able to find reasonably priced hotel accommodations nearby the House of Havoc. Here is where we recommend staying.

I can't wait to come, where can I buy tickets?

You can see all our events and buy tickets at nhrl.io/events

Anything else I should know?

Check out our code of conduct and spectator agreement.