URKL (EngineAI humanoid fight league)
A humanoid robot combat league in Shenzhen where every team fights with the same EngineAI T800 robot. Format, reported prize and finals in November and December 2026.
URKL is a humanoid robot fighting league run by the robot maker EngineAI in Shenzhen, China, in which every team fights with the same EngineAI T800 robot. Its first season runs July to December 2026, with finals reported for November and December.
At a glance
| Organiser | EngineAI |
| Base | Shenzhen, China |
| Format | Online simulation rounds, then on-site fights with real robots for the top 32; every team uses an EngineAI T800, supplied free |
| Season | July to December 2026 |
| Prize | Reported as 10 million yuan (about US$1.45 million). One report says that is the value of a 10 kg gold belt, so the cash share is unclear |
Where to watch
We have not found an official stream. Fight footage on YouTube so far comes from third parties.
How to enter
Global registration opened on 3 April 2026, as reported; the rules are on EngineAI’s tournament page. Teams do not need their own robot.