Beijing to host world's first humanoid robot games

Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games from Aug 15 to 17, city officials announced on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the integration of robotics into real-world settings.

The competition, part of the 2025 World Robot Conference, will take place at the National Stadium and the National Speed Skating Oval. It will be the first global sporting event dedicated solely to humanoid robots.

Organizers said the games will feature 19 events across three main categories — athletic competitions, performance showcases and scenario-based challenges — designed to test robots' agility, coordination and practical skills.