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August 1, 2025 (New York, New York) – Cheddar, the leading news and entertainment network for the next generation of innovators and tech enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the National Havoc Robot League (NHRL), the largest and most thrilling robot fighting league in the world.
Starting August 2nd, Cheddar will begin airing a 3-hour weekend special packed with the most explosive, innovative, and downright ruthless battles from NHRL’s elite competitions, the latest opportunity for a national TV audience to experience the sport.
“As a streaming network rooted in tech and innovation, Cheddar is always looking for what’s next and right now, that’s sports that speak to a new generation,” said Lauren Babbage, Head of Content at Cheddar. “Robot fighting is the perfect blend of engineering, adrenaline, and creativity and it’s exactly the kind of forward-thinking competition our audience craves. Partnering with NHRL lets us enter a new arena of entertainment while staying true to our DNA.”
Headquartered in Connecticut, NHRL has built a massive, global following across its YouTube livestreams, social platforms and live events. Its audience, which is predominantly Gen Z and millennials, generates a billion organic social media views each year. Thousands of competitors from nearly every continent have gone head-to-head in NHRL’s action-packed matches with their custom-built robots. Competitions blend cutting-edge engineering with real-time strategy, keeping fans at the edge of their seats throughout the tournament.
“Partnering with Cheddar is a major step forward in positioning the sport as premium, must-watch entertainment for the streaming era,” said Kelly Biderman, CEO of Havoc Robotics. “We’re blending high-stakes competition with cinematic storytelling that puts real people, creativity and drama at the center - creating bingeable, fan-driven experiences tailor-made for the next generation. Our builders are our athletes, makers and creators who aren’t just changing the game, but shaping where technology and culture go next.”
Cheddar will begin airing the 3-hour weekend special August 2nd, featuring highlights from recent competitions and a front-row seat to the future of robotic sports. Tune in on all the streaming platforms Cheddar is available on www.cheddar.com/watch.
About Cheddar
Cheddar is the news network for the next generation of innovators, decision-makers, and trendsetters in finance, tech, and business. With smart, conversational coverage, Cheddar delivers stories about the people, ideas, and trends shaping the future.
About National Havoc Robot League (NHRL)
The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) is the world’s largest series of robot fighting tournaments. With a mission to promote, educate, and discover the next generation of STEM leaders, the NHRL combines groundbreaking technology, off-the-wall ideas, and ingenious engineering to develop a new category of intellectual and innovative sports (iSports). Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the NHRL currently hosts seven tournaments that gather and reward thousands of competitors and fans from around the world. The NHRL is a subsidiary of Havoc Robotics Inc. To learn more, visit https://nhrl.io.
