Skateboard World Championships in Brandenburg: Free for everyone!

Skateboard World Championships in Brandenburg: Free for everyone!

Regattastrecke Beetzsee, An der Regattastrecke 1, 14772 Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - The preparations for the World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships from 6th to 8th. June 2025 take place in full swing. The event is held in the regatta route in Brandenburg an der Havel and promises to become a highlight in the international competition calendar. With 124 participants from 23 nations, this is an important event that even moves many skaters from Asia and North America to Europe.

The two favorites have the greatest chances of win: Kai Tanabe from Japan is considered the one to beat. In the men, Josh Dunstone from Australia is assessed as the main competitor. Last year the event was able to attract around 7,000 visitors, and for this year a five -digit number of spectators are expected to experience the unforgettable competitions and the exciting supporting program.

framework program and innovations

An exciting innovation this year is that admission to the event will be free, thanks to the support of sponsors and crowdfunding measures. This enables a wider audience to experience the exciting competitions and the extensive supporting program, which includes a streetball tournament, BMX and skate water jumps as well as a Formula 1 simulator.

Visitors can look forward to numerous offers that combine sports and entertainment. Among other things, outdoor sports course, climbing, jumping and slide modules on water, concerts, workshops and a graffiti area are offered. All of this should help to show new leisure opportunities and inspire people to become active. The offer is aimed at all age groups and emphasizes the variety of activities for the whole family.

The development of skateboarding

skateboarding has developed from a leisure activity for surfers in California to a recognized sport since the 1950s. Originally known as "Sidewalk Surfing", the sport has developed, with technological innovations such as light materials and improved axes. Competitions originally gathered in informal among friends, but today events such as the World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships are a sign of the worldwide popularity and recognition of sport.

The combination of creative tricks and various competitive formats such as Vert, Bowl and Street has not only made skateboarding into a competition, but also a cultural phenomenon. Important skateboarding events such as the Street League and the X Games have further integrated the sport into pop culture and increased its visibility. The community is further strengthened by social media and live broadcasts, which gives skateboarding a new dimension.

The upcoming World Championships in Brandenburg an der Havel will therefore not only be a sporty highlight, but also a contribution to promoting skateboarding culture and its important role in society. The organizers, under the direction of Christian Heise, have set themselves the goal of further promoting sport and inspiring more people for active participation.