Red Bull King of the Air returned for 2025. The craziest and most progressive kiteboard contest on the planet saw the world's top riders head to Cape Town, South Africa, to compete against rising stars, wow the crowds and push the boundaries of sport they love.British rider Francesca Maini returned as the first-ever reigning women's champion, while Italy's Andrea Principi hoped to make it a hat-trick of Red Bull King of the Air titles in the open division.
Red Bull King of the Air 2025 took place at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand, during optimal wind and swell conditions. The event started on Saturday, November 22nd 2025, with Day 2 taking place on Monday, 24 November. The last heats and Finals went down on Day 3, Wednesday, 26 November 2025 – a last opportunity for competitors to ride for glory.
Red Bull King of the Air will be back for 2026, when the riders will battle once again for the ultimate big air kitesurfing title!