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Red Bull Batalla USA National Final 2025: Everything you need to know
Sixteen MCs battle for the U.S. title at Brooklyn Steel on Sept. 26, with the winner heading to the Red Bull Batalla World Final in Chile.
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On September 26, the world’s largest Spanish-language freestyle competition comes to New York City - the birthplace of hip hop - for the first time in its 20-year history. The 2025 Red Bull Batalla U.S. National Final will bring the top 16 MCs from across the country to Brooklyn Steel, each with one goal in mind—claim the national title and earn a place on the world’s biggest freestyle stage in Chile.
The winner will represent the United States at the Red Bull Batalla World Final in Chile on April 11, 2026, continuing the competition’s tradition of showcasing elite freestyle talent and its deep cultural roots.
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When is the Red Bull Batalla 2025 National Final?
Friday, September 26 | Doors at 6:30pm, start time at 7:30pm EDT
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Where is the Red Bull Batalla 2025 National Final?
Brooklyn Steel | 319 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Where can I buy tickets for the Red Bull Batalla 2025 National Final?
Where can I watch the Red Bull Batalla 2025 National Final?
Don’t miss any of the action! Watch the National Final live on Red Bull TV starting at 7:45pm EDT or stream the full event on Red Bull Batalla channels: Youtube, Twitch, and Facebook.
Red Bull Batalla 2025 USA National Final
The best American MCs face off to crown the National Champion and represent the USA in the 2026 World Final.
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Who are the judges and host at the Red Bull Batalla 2025 National Final?
Judges:
Hosts:
- Racso White Lion - Official host of the 2025 Red Bull Batalla U.S. season and founder of the Orlando-based Indigo Freestyle League.
- Sayonara - Red Bull Batalla scenester and freestyle industry expert.
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Who are the competing MCs at the Red Bull Batalla 2025 National Final?
Nico B is the Red Bull Batalla Miami Qualifier winner
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AdonysX poses with his trophy during Batalla US Finals in Miami, Florida
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OneR at Red Bull Batalla US National Final in Miami, FL
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AdonYS Emerges Red Bull Batalla New York 2024 Champion
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- AdonysX (Miami, FL) - Reigning U.S. Red Bull Batalla Champion
- Oner (Tamarac, FL) - 2024 podium and 2023 National Champion
- Cuban (McAllen, Texas) - 2024 podium
- Adonys (New York, NY) - Qualified at Chicago Regional
- Desnivela (Denver, CO) - Qualified at Chicago Regional
- Lil Panda RCK (New York, NY) - Qualified at Chicago Regional
- Reverse (West Palm Beach, FL) - Qualified at Chicago Regional
- Nico B (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - Qualified at Miami Regional
- White Caracas (Houston, TX) - Qualified at Miami Regional
- Sourius (Miami, FL) - Qualified at Miami Regional
- OG Frases (Miami, FL) - Qualified at Miami Regional
- Jordi (Austin, TX) - Texas Cup Winner
- EL DØMI (Orlando, FL) - Qualified via Orlando cup
- RAIIDEN (New York, NY) - New York Cup Winner
- Magimbri (San Antonio, TX)– Winner of the Atlanta Cup
- ADV (Los Angeles, CA) – Winner of the Los Angeles Cup
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