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Red Bull Rampage 2026: Men's lineup revealed
The world’s best male freeriders return to southwest, Utah, for Red Bull Rampage. See who will compete to take the top spot when the men’s finals hit on October 18.
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The world's best freeride mountain bikers are heading back to southwest, Utah, for Red Bull Rampage. As the event celebrates 25 years of freeride progression, innovation and boundary-pushing riding, 18 elite athletes have been confirmed for the men's competition on Saturday, October 10.
From returning champions and Red Bull Rampage veterans to a new class of event rookies, this year's lineup showcases the evolution of big-mountain freeride and the athletes continuing to redefine what's possible on two wheels.
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2026 Red Bull Rampage Men's Athletes
Pre-qualified athletes
Wild card athletes
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Hayden Zablotny returns to defend his title
Defending Red Bull Rampage champion Hayden Zablotny returns to Utah
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Winning Red Bull Rampage last year was a dream come true and the biggest achievement of my career yet
Defending champion Hayden Zablotny returns to the Utah desert after earning his breakthrough victory in 2025. Now one of eight pre-qualified athletes, the Canadian rider will look to build on last year's success against one of the deepest fields in recent Rampage history.
“That terrain is like nothing else, and it always pushes you to dream bigger with the builds and take your riding to the next level,” says Zablotny.
Joining Zablotny are seasoned Red Bull Rampage contenders including Thomas Genon, Tom Van Steenbergen, Tomas Lemoine, Reed Boggs, Talus Turk, Cam Zink and Finley Kirschemann. Together, they represent a mix of proven podium contenders, big-mountain specialists and fan favorites who have helped shape the modern era of freeride mountain biking.
Read about Zablotny's 2025 Red Bull Rampage win
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New faces and returning veterans add depth to the mountains
Szymon Godziek wins 2nd place at Red Bull Rampage 2024
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Thomas Genon wins 2nd place at Red Bull Rampage 2025
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The 2026 roster also features four event rookies alongside a strong group of returning competitors selected through the wild card process.
Athletes including Carson Storch, Szymon Godziek, Tom Isted and Bienvenido Aguado Alba bring significant Red Bull Rampage experience, while riders such as Connor Gallart, Kaiden Ingersoll, Johny Salido and Kade Edwards continue the influx of fresh talent pushing the sport forward.
Selected by a committee of former Red Bull Rampage competitors, judges, professional athletes and industry experts, wild card invitations are awarded based on competition results, video submissions and overall riding ability.
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What makes Red Bull Rampage unique?
Unlike traditional mountain bike competitions, Red Bull Rampage gives athletes the opportunity to create their own lines down the mountain. Supported by two-person dig crews, riders spend days hand-building features into the natural terrain before unveiling their vision on competition day.
Thomas Genon digging at Red Bull Rampage.
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Jaxson Riddle digging at Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah.
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The result is a one-of-a-kind showcase of creativity, technical skill and progression that continues to define freeride mountain biking's most prestigious event.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Red Bull Rampage
Twenty-five years after the first riders dropped into Utah's rugged desert landscape, Red Bull Rampage remains the ultimate proving ground for the sport's biggest names.
Since its debut in 2001, the event has crowned 11 different winners across 19 editions while serving as the stage for some of mountain biking's most iconic moments. The 2026 competition marks the 20th edition of Red Bull Rampage and another milestone in the evolution of freeride.
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How to watch Red Bull Rampage 2026
Fans can watch the women's competition live on Thursday, October 8, followed by the men's competition on Saturday, October 10. Both events will stream on Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel.
- Men’s broadcast: Saturday, October 10 at 10.00am MT (4.00pm UTC / 6.00pm CEST) live on Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel.
- Women’s broadcast: Thursday, October 8 at 10.00am MT (4.00pm UTC / 6.00pm CEST) live on Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Bike YouTube channel.
Spectator tickets for both competitions go on sale August 26 through the official Red Bull Rampage website.
Relive Red Bull Rampage 2025 men's competition
Men's livestream: Red Bull Rampage
Watch the 18 male mountain bike athletes showcase skill and creativity in this invitation-only freeride event.
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