The future of combat sport is here, Australia’s first ever humanoid fighting event.
Eight EngineAI T800 humanoid robots. One cage. One champion.
HFC I is the first large-scale humanoid robot fighting event ever staged outside China, and it lands at Margaret Court Arena on Saturday 21 November. World-championship-style production, and the Crystal Core trophy on the line.
Running Times
- Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 1 (via Tanderrum Bridge)
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
- Start Time: 7:30 pm
- Event Concludes: TBC
Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.
Important Event Information
- Melbourne Park is introducing AXS as its new Official Ticketing Partner. Visit our Ticketing page for more information about your tickets and frequently asked questions.
- There are several options for your journey to Margaret Court Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
- Note: Accessible parking must be booked in advance by visiting your event page on AXS and selecting Accessible Parking under Available Offers. Book early, as spaces are limited.
- Bags must be able to fit under a seat, and a limit of one bag per person applies.
- Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Door 7, or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
- All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
- If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.
Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.
Plan Your Visit
Humanoid Fighting Championships
Humanoid Fighting Championship (HFC) brings the world’s newest combat sport to Australia. Eight EngineAI T800 combat humanoid robots will enter a centre cage at Margaret Court Arena in a single-elimination tournament featuring four quarterfinals, two semi-finals and a final, with the winner crowned the first HFC champion.
Each T800 stands as tall as a person, can strike harder than Mike Tyson, gets knocked down and gets back up. Every bout is fought in the round with the crowd all around, full arena lighting, live commentary, giant screens and slow-motion replays, so you can see every strike land from every seat.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Melbourne Park acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung of the East Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which it operates, and pays respects to Elders past and present.
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