Move over monster trucks. Fighting giant robots plan to battle in arenas and stadiums in the future.

According to the Associated Press (AP), Oakland, California-based Megabots Inc. built a 15-foot robot called the Mark II and challenged Tokyo-based Suidobashi Heavy Industries, creator of the 13-foot Kuratas robot, to a battle. Suidobashi accepted the challenge, though a date and location have yet to be determined.

Still, Megabots wants to make robot battles a recurring event.

“The Megabots founders envision a sports league where teams from around the world build huge humanoid robots that throw each other down in stadiums filled with screaming fans,” Terence Chea reported for AP.

No matter the outcome, the real winners will be the fans.

“Everyone wins as long as there is robot carnage,” Megabots co-founder Matt Oehrlein, an electrical engineer, told Chea. “People want to see these things fight. They want to see them punch each other, they want to see them ripped apart and they want to be entertained.”

Check out the video below to see the Mark II robot.

(Image: Ariel Waldman/Creative Commons)

The Jacksonville Jaguars have partnered with Uber to become the first professional sports team to provide in-app access to promotion-priced tickets for fans using Uber to go to EverBank Field on game days. The initiative begins November 19.

“With Uber, we’ve created an integrated solution to the seating and transportation needs of Jaguars fans,” said Steve Ziff, Jaguars vice president of marketing and digital media, in a statement. “It’s a convenient ticket purchase and safe ride wrapped into one quick and easy transaction.”

According to a Jaguars’ press release, fans going to EverBank Field can access the Uber app on any smartphone and select the Jaguars paw print icon. Upon setting a pickup location, fans are then prompted to select up to four, lower level tickets at a promoted rate and “will be billed directly through Uber. Account holders will receive a confirmation message which can be presented at ticket will-call with a valid ID upon drop-off at EverBank Field.”

It is because of Uber’s forward-thinking partnership with the Jaguars that it is possible for the team to offer tickets at a promotional price, said Chad Johnson, Jaguars senior vice president of sales and service, in a statement.

“For last minute-decision makers not wanting to miss out on the excitement at EverBank Field, it’s a cost-effective choice to get downtown and into the game,” Johnson said.

(Image: Donna McGraw/Creative Commons)

Raise your hand if you love a good venue transformation video. For those with their hands raised, check out the video above, which shows the Royal Albert Hall transforming from a concert venue to a tennis venue. The change-over is part of the Champions Tennis event happening Dec. 2-6, 2015, at the iconic U.K. venue.

These are selected news articles that showed up in our inboxes on Monday morning that we want to pass along to you.

NFL Teams Honor Paris Victims With Touching Tributes (The Huffington Post)
“The NFL stood in solidarity with Paris on Sunday through a league-wide moment of silence, tributes with the French flag and other touching homages to the hundreds of victims of Friday’s terror attacks.”

Orpheum Renews Management Agreement with SMG (Wichita Business Journal)
“With the renewal, SMG will continue to manage the Orpheum’s programming, marketing and theater operations. SMG also aids in events bookings, rentals and community events.”

MLB Owners to Debate Safety Nets at Ballparks (Boston Herald)
“Fan safety has moved toward the top of the owners’ agenda after numerous instances this year in which fans were injured by either foul balls or broken or flying bats.”

KFC Yum! Center Management Contract Extended Until 2027 (The Lane Report)
“Since taking over management of the KFC Yum! Center in July 2012, AEG Facilities has brought nearly 150 public concerts and family shows to the city of Louisville and hosted several hundred University of Louisville events alongside dozens of private events.”

Tim Leiweke, Irving Azoff to Launch Oak View Group Venture (Billboard)
“MSG, Philips Arena, Forum, Prudential Center among early clients.”

(Image: NFL Twitter)

You, as an IAVM member, are our most important asset. Without your commitment to the association and to the venue management industry, we wouldn’t be here. Because of your support, we are featuring member profiles in our I Am Venue Management series.

If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be a: teacher. I have grown up around teachers. I have a wide variety of family and friends that are all teachers. I would want to be an elementary school teacher, because I love kids and think that teachers can have such an important impact on kids’ lives. I am a better person today because of the teachers that I have had.

Most impressive person I’ve ever met: is Sarah Rogers. Not because of what Sarah has done or the accomplishments she has (which are incredible), but because of the person she is and the heart she has. Sarah has a way of caring about students and their futures. She has definitely had an influence on my life.

I unwind by: going to the gym or going for a run. My biggest stress relief after a crazy day is definitely running.

On my desk right now: are lots of sticky notes, papers, and a note pad with highlighted reminders.

My favorite IAVM conference I ever attended was: VenueConnect. Doug Sandler gave my favorite session called, “Nice People Finish First” at VC15. It was a powerful message that left you feeling like you can do better and be a better person.

One trait an up-and-coming venue manager should have is: a good work ethic. If I could give one piece of advice to anyone wanting to work in this industry, do the work you don’t want to do, because one day it will pay off. Be ready for long days and lots of hours. It won’t always be glamorous, but it will always have its benefits.

One of my goals for this year is to: implement an app so students at our university are able to redeem their sports tickets online or on their phones. This will help for tracking purposes and make life a lot easier for everyone involved.

How do you plan to help elevate the profession? In today’s era, technology is rapidly growing and becoming more diverse. I think the world of technology has so much to offer, and for those of us just starting out in the industry, I think it is important to get behind social media and truly understand the capabilities and endless possibilities it can have for a company.

Where do you see new growth opportunities in the profession? This profession has definitely expanded tremendously in the last decade. With my foot in the door, I hope to continue developing and learning from all those surrounded by me. Being that I have just started out, I don’t know where life will take me, but I full heartedly believe that possibilities are endless.

How do you stay current with industry trends and developments? I try and stay on top of all the industry trends by doing lots of research and reading lots of articles. Not all articles pertain to my current job or even my profession, but I feel like there is potential for growth by reading and learning for all avenues.

Who are three people you’d invite to a dinner party and why? I would invite my dad, because he has been my role model and my biggest supporter. I would also invite Holly Rowe, because my dream would be to work for ESPN. Finally, Aaron Rodgers, because what girl wouldn’t want to have dinner with Aaron Rodgers!

McKell Bennett is assistant marketing director for the Adam Center – University of Montana in Missoula, Montana.