Rhiannan Iffland dives off a steep cliff, surrounded by lush vegetation
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Cliff Diving

Red Bull Cliff Diving stops 2026 revealed

A new season of Red Bull Cliff Diving.
Written by Lucy Debenham
6 min readUpdated on
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2026 calendar spans striking locations around the world, including three new stops. From established diving landmarks to dramatic natural cliffs, each venue brings its own challenges and history, shaping the season's most daring performances.
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2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series calendar at a glance

  • Bali, Indonesia – May 20–23 (NEW)
  • St. Petersburg, Florida, USA – June 5–6 (NEW)
  • Copenhagen, Denmark – June 27
  • Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina – July 31–August 1
  • Polignano a Mare, Italy – September 25–27
  • Muscat, Oman – November 12–14 (NEW – subject to final confirmation)
With six stops across three continents, and two King Kahekili trophies on the line, the 2026 season is set to become one of the most diverse and competitive in World Series history. This year, 24 of the world’s best cliff divers, including defending champions Rhiannan Iffland and Gary Hunt, will head into uncharted territory to battle for cliff diving's biggest prizes.
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Indonesia – Bali, May 20–23 (new stop)

An aerial view of Bali's stunning coastal landscape

The season opener will take place in Bali's stunning waterfalls and beaches

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The title race begins in Bali (May 20–23), marking the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series' first-ever visit to Indonesia. The opening event is split across two locations that couldn't look more different. In a genuine first in World Series history, at Kroya Waterfall divers will launch from a platform built directly in a tree, landing in a natural pool below. The final rounds then move to Kelingking Beach, where sheer rock faces meet deep turquoise water and white sand. This idyllic venue is definitely one of the most visually dramatic backdrops on the entire tour.
  • 📍 Location: Kroya Waterfall & Kelingking Beach, Bali
  • 📅 Date: May 20–23, 2026
  • 🌍 Country: Indonesia
  • Key highlight: Debut stop; world-first tree platform dive; two distinct natural venues in one event
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USA – St. Petersburg, Florida, June 5–6 (new stop)

The waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida, lined with tall buildings, offers divers an urban setting as a backdrop

Fans can witness the precision, control and courage of the divers up close

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From Indonesia, the tour heads straight to the Gulf Coast for another World Series first. St. Petersburg brings cliff diving to the south-eastern USA, in a waterfront setting that puts fans right in the thick of the action. It's easily one of the most accessible stops on the calendar, and a highly-anticipated debut for this cliff diving hotspot.
  • 📍 Location: Waterfront, St. Petersburg, Florida
  • 📅 Date: June 5–6, 2026
  • 🌍 Country: USA
  • Key highlight: First World Series stop in the USA's South, and a fan-friendly waterfront location
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Denmark – Copenhagen, June 27

Copenhagen Opera House, with the cliff diving audience in front, is seen from the waterfront

Only the brave launch from the platform above the Copenhagen Opera House

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Copenhagen has a long-awaited welcome return to the 2026 cliff diving calendar. The Danish capital last hosted the World Series in 2022, and its return brings one of the most visually distinctive settings on the tour back into the mix. Divers launch from 21 and 27m platforms on the iconic Opera House, with the clean lines of Scandinavian architecture and the harbour below creating an aesthetically unique backdrop for the first European stop of the tour.
  • 📍 Location: Copenhagen Opera House
  • 📅 Date: June 27, 2026
  • 🌍 Country: Denmark
  • Key highlight: Returning venue; iconic Opera House platform; harbour setting
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Bosnia & Herzegovina – Mostar, July 31–August 1

The sun shines on stunning Stari Most,Bosnia & Herzegovina, as crowds watch the cliff diving action

The buzzing atmosphere in Mostar makes it a favourite for fans and divers

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Mostar is a World Series institution. Making its 10th appearance on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series calendar since 2015, this stop is built around one of the most famous structures in sport. ’Stari Most’ – literally ‘Old Bridge’ in the local tongue – is a 16th-century stone bridge from which divers plunge directly into the emerald Neretva River below. It’s a fan-favourite, thanks to deep-rooted local traditions and a history that’s become interwoven with Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series’ own.
  • 📍 Location: Stari Most (Old Bridge) & Neretva River platforms, Mostar
  • 📅 Date: July 31–August 1, 2026
  • 🌍 Country: Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Key highlight: 10th World Series appearance; iconic bridge dive; fan-favourite atmosphere
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Italy – Polignano a Mare, September 25–27

James Lichtenstein of the USA dives from the 27m platform at Polignano a Mare, Italy in 2025

Polignano a Mare: the spiritual home of European cliff diving

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If there's one stop that defines the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, it's Polignano a Mare. Launching dives from a private balcony, swooping from the edge of a bridge, athletes weaving through the bustling town to the diving platform above the lively Adriatic Sea – this Puglian location has it all for cliff diving fans. The limestone cliffs and natural amphitheatre of this location will play host to the world’s best cliff divers for a 13th consecutive year, making it the most visited location in World Series history. Polignano a Mare will be the penultimate stop on the cliff diving calendar – often a make-or-break moment for World Series title contenders. Championship hopes have been sealed here before, and 2026 could be no different.
  • 📍 Location: Polignano a Mare cliffs, Adriatic coast
  • 📅 Date: September 25–27, 2026
  • 🌍 Country: Italy
  • Key highlight: Diving off a private balcony; buzzing atmosphere; key championship moment
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Oman – Muscat, November 12–14 (new stop)*

Cliffs tower over the water in Oman, Muscat

Divers will have to scramble through the wadi for an hour to reach the pool

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* Subject to final confirmation
The 2026 season is set to close in the Gulf – a bold, brand-new destination in Muscat, where rugged coastline and desert landscapes provide a dramatic stage for the crowning of the World Series champions. The 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series season finale plays out across two of the Sultanate’s most epic backdrops: the rugged, untamed depths of Wadi Hawer’s limestone canyon, and the historic waterfront of Mutrah, right in the heart of Muscat’s iconic harbour.
  • 📍 Location: Wadi Hawer, Muscat coastline
  • 📅 Date: November 12–14, 2026
  • 🌍 Country: Oman
  • Key highlight: Rugged, remote wadis & canyons; cliff diving in its purest form; 2026 champions crowned here
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How to watch the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2026

If you want to witness the awe-inspiring action in person, find out how to join thousands of spectators on-site at any of the unique locations throughout the 2026 season.
Can't make it in person? You're still in for a ride. Each cliff diving stop is broadcast live on Red Bull TV, with insane aerial angles, slow-motion replays that capture every twist and entry, and expert commentary and insight for each adrenaline-fuelled dive.
Check out the Red Bull TV live start times for each stop below. All broadcast times are subject to change. For the full event schedule, athlete news and broadcasting updates throughout the season, visit redbullcliffdiving.com

Stop

Location

Broadcast Date

Local Time

GMT

1

Bali, Indonesia

24 May 2026

20:00 WITA

12:00 GMT

2

St. Petersburg, USA

6 June 2026

13:00 EDT

17:00 GMT

3

Copenhagen, Denmark

27 June 2026

15:00 CEST

13:00 GMT

4

Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

1 August 2026

16:30 CEST

14:30 GMT

5

Polignano a Mare, Italy

27 September 2026

13:30 CEST

11:30 GMT

6

Muscat, Oman*

14 November 2026

14:30 GST

10:30 GMT

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116 Tour Stops

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - Bali

The 17th season of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks off in Indonesia. Watch as elite divers launch from the most iconic landmarks in Bali.

Indonesia

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - St. Petersburg

The second stop of the 2026 World Series touches down in USA. Watch live as elite divers leap off 21m and 27m in St. Petersburg, Florida

USA

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - Copenhagen

The series returns to the Danish capital for the sixth time. With the platforms mounted on the cantilever roof of The Royal Danish Opera House, the view of the city is spectacular.

Denmark

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - Mostar

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series reunites with one of its most iconic venues as the world’s best push limits in Mostar, a city steeped in centuries-old tradition.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - Polignano a Mare

One of Red Bull Cliff Diving’s most iconic locations, Polignano a Mare sets the stage for the penultimate stop of the season.

Italy

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - Muscat

This year the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series grand finale will be held in Muscat, Oman.

Oman

Kaylea Arnett

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United StatesUnited States

Nelli Chukanivska

Just three months after making her debut, Nelli Chukanivska wrote herself into the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series record books as the youngest-ever athlete to earn a permanent ticket.

UkraineUkraine

Molly Carlson

Runner-up in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on three occasions, Molly Carlson once again has her eyes set on making the step up and claiming her first title in 2026.

CanadaCanada

Lisa Faulkner

An outstanding podium finish on her Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut last season was the launch point for Lisa Faulkner's journey to permanent diver status, after just three competitions.

United StatesUnited States

Rhiannan Iffland

A record nine-time champion on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Australia's Rhiannan Iffland is the best in the world at diving from a 21m platform.

AustraliaAustralia

Ginni van Katwijk

After a step up to permanent status for the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Ginni van Katwijk held onto her ticket for the new season, with three top-seven finishes in the four-stop season.

NetherlandsNetherlands

Simone Leathead

The most recent addition to Canada’s emerging posse of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series talent, Simone Leathead followed up a promising debut season with a series of stunning performances in 2024.

CanadaCanada

Xantheia Pennisi

Following three seasons competing as a permanent diver, Xantheia Pennisi returns to wildcard status for the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.

AustraliaAustralia

David Colturi

David Colturi, once affectionately known as the ‘Peter Pan’ of Red Bull Cliff Diving, is still going strong from the 27m platform at the age of 36.

United StatesUnited States

Carlos Gimeno

The first Spanish permanent athlete in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Carlos Gimeno has established himself as one of the world's top cliff divers and is now setting his sights on the title.

SpainSpain

Gary Hunt

With 11 overall titles, 47 victories, and 80 podiums in 104 competitions, Gary Hunt remains the undisputed GOAT of the Red Bull World Cliff Diving Series.

FranceFrance

James Lichtenstein

A surprise title contender in 2024, James Lichtenstein pushed the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series favourites all the way in a thrilling fight for the King Kahekili Trophy.

United StatesUnited States

Jonathan Paredes

A former Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion, a revitalised Jonathan Paredes rolled back the years in 2025 with a series of hugely impressive dives.

MexicoMexico

Constantin Popovici

2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion Constantin Popovici has been one of the sport’s most successful and resilient athletes since making his debut in 2018.

RomaniaRomania

Cătălin Preda

After injury cut short his season in 2024, Catalin Preda battled back impressively to reclaim his spot in the permanent lineup for the 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.

RomaniaRomania

Oleksiy Prygorov

With a Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series victory finally added to his Olympic diving medal, Oleksiy Prygorov has proven himself to be one of the most versatile divers in history.

UkraineUkraine