IFSC Speed World Cup Debut in Downtown Denver

EP Climbing is proud to support the IFSC Speed World Cup in Downtown Denver, taking place May 31–June 1, 2025. This marks the first time Denver will host an IFSC World Cup event, and the first Speed-only competition of its kind in the city.

As the sixth Speed stop on the 2025 IFSC World Cup circuit, the event brings international and U.S. athletes to a new urban stage, expanding access and visibility for the sport. Denver joins a global calendar that includes events in China, Indonesia, Poland, France, and Austria.

Among the athletes expected to compete is Sam Watson, world record holder and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist. He will be joined by a deep field of national and international talent, including fellow U.S. climbers Emma Hunt, Piper Kelly, and Zach Hammer.

The Denver event follows the Salt Lake City Boulder World Cup and is part of a broader effort by the IFSC and USA Climbing to grow the sport’s footprint in the U.S. The central location, just steps from Denver’s business and cultural core, is designed to reach new audiences and showcase Speed Climbing in a highly visible, accessible way.

EP Climbing, a longtime partner in elite competitions and training facilities, is proud to help bring this exciting event to life.

The IFSC Speed Climbing World Cup will be a featured part of the 16th Street Summer Kickoff, a weekend-long celebration of the newly revitalized 16th Street public space. Hosted in collaboration with USA Climbing and the Downtown Denver Partnership, the festival will include live music, art, food, shopping, and more. The World Cup competition will be a headline moment, giving attendees a chance to watch world-class climbers in action.

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