The Brief Georgia-based outdoor brand BattlBox will host its 2026 Battle Games near Athens on Sept. 19 and 20. Ten contestants from across the country will compete in survival challenges for a $25,000 grand prize. The competition will include fire-building, shelter construction and obstacle course challenges and will be shown on BattlBox's YouTube channel. A national competition coming to the Athens area this fall will put 10 contestants' outdoor skills to the test — with $25,000 on the line. How to watchThose who can't make it to Watkinsville will still be able to follow the competition from home.