Cliff Diving
Red Bull Cliff Diving stops 2026 revealed
A new season of Red Bull Cliff Diving.
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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.
2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series calendar at a glance
- Bali, Indonesia – May 20–23 (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)
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)
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.
- 📅 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
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 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
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)*
*Subject to final confirmation
Divers will have to scramble through the wadi for an hour to reach the pool
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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 harbor.
- 📍 Location: 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
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
Download the free Red Bull TV app and watch unmissable action on all your devices!
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