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Here's everything you need to know about Red Bull Rampage 2023
Red Bull Rampage returns on October 13. Read on for more details on how to attend, watch, and experience the action in real time.
Get ready for the return of Red Bull Rampage, the world’s premier big-mountain freeride competition! The 17th edition of the event will be held on Friday, October 13th, and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ exclusively in the U.S.
ESPN+ returns to exclusively stream the event in the U.S., and the competition will be available live on Red Bull TV in all other countries. Following the live show, the complete event will be available on-demand on both ESPN+ and Red Bull TV. On October 22, viewers can also tune-in to a 90-minute highlight on ESPN.
Brett Rheeder at Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah in October 2022
© Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool
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Where can I buy tickets to Red Bull Rampage?
Be ready on Thursday, August 31st to purchase tickets.
Tickets for Red Bull Rampage sell out notoriously fast. If you want to buy tickets, visit Showclix where you can now buy tickets.
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Who is on the athlete roster for Red Bull Rampage?
Eighteen athletes have been invited to Red Bull Rampage 2023. The top five riders from the 2022 competition were automatically pre-qualified for this year’s event, while the other 13 wildcards and 5 alternates were selected by a committee of former Rampage competitors, pro athletes, judges, and industry experts based on competition results and video submissions. Four former winners and three event rookies are among those set to compete, highlighting a blend of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers ready to leave their mark at the event.
Pre-Qualified Athletes:
- Szymon Godziek (POL)
- Reed Boggs (USA)
- Thomas Genon (BEL)
- Carson Storch (USA)
Wildcard Invites:
- Adolf Silva (SPA)
- Alex Volokhov (CAN)
- Bienvenido Aguado Alba (SPA)
- Brendan Fairclough (GBR)
- Cam Zink (USA)
- Clemens Kaudela (AUT)
- DJ Brandt (USA)
- Emil Johansson (SWE)
- Jaxson Riddle (USA)
- Kurt Sorge (CAN)
- Kyle Strait (USA)
- Talus Turk (USA)
- Tom Van Steenbergen (USA)
- Gee Atherton (UK)
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Where will be Red Bull Rampage be?
This year marks the 17th edition in the event’s history, which returns to the site of the 2022 venue. Located just outside of Virgin, Utah, this venue has hosted the 2008-2013 and 2022 competition zone. Five events have been held at this location, where some of freeride’s most iconic moments have occurred, including:
- Gee Atherton’s eye-popping quarter pipe transfer in 2010
- Cam Zink’s huge 360 off the Oakley Icon Sender in 2010 and gigantic step-down backflip in 2013
- Kelly McGarry’s legendary backflip over the 72-foot road gap in 2013
- As well as 2022’s iconic runs featuring Brandon Semenuk’s caveman drop, Szymon Godziek’s backflip over the canyon gap, and Brett Rheeder’s gnarly line that crowned him Red Bull Rampage champion.
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Top 3 runs
Watch the podium runs from Red Bull Rampage, featuring Brandon Semenuk, Szymon Godziek and Brett Rheeder.
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What do I need to bring to Red Bull Rampage?
Prepare yourself for some extreme conditions and pack all the right refreshments for a long day in the sun.
Red Bull Rampage is not for the faint at heart. The event features the world's best MTB freeriders tackling the most intense terrain any contest has offered – no novices here. The venue was chosen for its ability to challenge the riders and push their limits, so it's remote, hot, dangerous, and unforgiving.
The Virgin, UT area usually experiences temperatures from 4.5°C/40°F to 33°C/91°F. Be prepared for a wide range of temperature, and we recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water and/or a reusable water bottle to the venue! Water refill stations are available so you can stay hydrated all day.
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How do I get to Red Bull Rampage?
The venue is accessible only by hiking or biking down a 4.5-mile dirt road. If you bought a GA Shuttle Pass or Experience Ticket, you can access the venue by shuttle only. Parking will be located at Wristband Pick-Up at the Corner of Hwy 9 and Kolob Terrace Road in Virgin, UT. After the shuttle drop off there is a short, 0.5-mile walk to the event viewing area through varied terrain.
Once you pick-up your tickets at Wristband Pick-Up, you may hike or bike on the road, but no motorized vehicles will be permitted. Make sure to prep for the hike or bike ride into the venue - complete a bike gear check, wear appropriate footwear, properly hydrate, and bring extra sun protection. There will be no relief points on the route, so plan accordingly!
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Will there be food at Red Bull Rampage?
There will be limited food and bottled water available for purchase at the venue. We recommend that you pack plenty of water or a reusable water bottle along with your snacks and meals. Water refill stations will be available on-site for your reusable water bottles.
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Where can I buy Red Bull Rampage gear?
Red Bull Rampage merchandise will be available on-site for purchase, but we recommend grabbing your gear and gifts early before they sell out!
Additional merchandise is available online. With your ticket purchase, you qualify for a 20% off discount towards all Red Bull Rampage merchandise on the Red Bull Shop.
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Where can I watch the replay of Red Bull Rampage?
You can rewatch the action from the competition with friends back home! Tell them to tune-in to the livestream, exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S., and on Red Bull TV in all other countries.
ESPN+ returns to exclusively stream the event in the U.S., and the competition will be available live on Red Bull TV in all other countries. Following the live show, the complete event will be available on-demand on both ESPN+ and Red Bull TV. On October 22, viewers can also tune-in to a 90-minute highlight on ESPN.
