The pilot's role
In an FCL fight, the robot does not fight alone. The pilot decides everything: distance, guard, dodges, combinations. The pilot reads the opponent and picks the moment to strike. Two identical robots never fight the same way: the difference is the pilot.
Who can apply?
- Athletes, especially from combat sports: you can read a guard and manage distance.
- Gamers: reflexes, precision, composure under pressure.
- Performers and creators: you know how to hold a stage and a camera.
You don't need to know how to code or to own a robot. The robots belong to the league, which supplies and maintains them.
How it works
- Application through the pilot form: who you are, your experience, your social channels if you have any.
- Selection: a first conversation, then a trial session at the controls of a robot.
- Training on the league's robots.
- Season: undercard fights, standings, then the main event for the best.
Detailed terms are shared with applicants who make it to selection.
What is at stake
The FCL French champion's title. The best French teams will then represent the league at international meetings.
Content creators
Are you a YouTuber, streamer or TikToker? Creator fights have their place on every FCL card, streamed live on your channels and the league's. Apply through the creator form.
The first galas
The season starts in Paris in January 2027, then moves to Nice, Cannes and Monaco in summer 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become a fighting robot pilot in France?
Apply through the pilot form on fclbots.com. FCL selects its pilots after a conversation and a trial session, then trains them on the league's robots.
Do I need to know how to code to pilot a fighting robot?
No. The pilot controls the robot in real time; programming and maintenance are handled by the league's tech crew.
Do I have to buy my own robot?
No. FCL pilots fight on the league's robots, supplied and maintained by the league.
What does the FCL French champion win?
The FCL French champion's title, awarded to the winner of the main event.
