the history

Brian Moses (Comic, creator, and host of the Roast Battle League):
"It came organically. There were two comics at this open mic I was running who wanted to fight each other. I said, Why don’t you guys talk trash about each other and then all of us in the room will just, like gladiator sport, say Yay or Nay if it’s good or not.”

Roast Battle lived in the Belly Room of the Store for years, developing a cult following with it’s exciting premise and panel of special guest judges.

Roast Battle premiered at Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal in 2015.

It’s first official spin-off happened in New York at The Stand Comedy Club in New York, called Roastmasters. It was hosted by Luis J. Gomez and ran until 2018.

Comedy Central picked up the show in 2016. It ran for 3 seasons in United States, and 4 seasons in the UK - which Jeff Ross and Jimmy Carr hosted respectively.

the league

The Roast Battle League is biggest and most competitive iteration of Roast Battle.

The RBL is a global roast league headed up by Hall Of Flame battler and League Commissioner Pat Barker. There are currently 12 Cities in the League, with 8 being in America and 8 International.

Come check out the next generation of Roast legends from all across the globe right here. Must have thick skin to attend.

FAQs

  • A Roast Battle is a comedic competition where two participants take turns making fun of each other in a light-hearted and entertaining manner. The goal is to deliver clever, humorous insults while maintaining a fun and respectful atmosphere.

  • To sign up, email roastbattle@gmail.com or DM @rblcommish on Instagram.

  • The main rules are:

    • Nothing is off limits except physical contact

    • Original material only

    • At the end of every battle, we hug

  • Winners are determined by a panel of judges who evaluate the creativity, delivery, and overall humor of the jokes. Audience reactions may also be considered.

  • Absolutely! Look for upcoming battles and ticket information on the site. We welcome all RBL fans to join the fun.

  • Age restrictions for the audience depend on the venue. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • If you feel uncomfortable or offended, please turn the content off or, if you’re at a live roast battle event, leave the room. We take all concerns seriously and strive to maintain a positive environment for everyone.

  • Yes, we upload videos of past battles on our YouTube channel and website. Check out our page for links to videos and other content.

  • We offer workshops and training sessions led by experienced comedians. Visit our Patreon for more information and to sign up.

  • For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact us at roastbattle@gmail.com.