FestivalsThe Red Bull Cliff Diving world series debuts in Asia this May.

Bali takes a deep dive into this amazing sport

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The event will launch with a first-ever tree take-off point.
The event will launch with a first-ever tree take-off point. Photo Credit: Red Bull

Daredevil divers will be falling out of the trees when the Red Bull Cliff Diving world series arrives in Bali later this year.

Competitors – 12 men and 12 women – are chasing the coveted King Kahekili Trophy along with the winner’s prize fund.

It is not a competition for the faint-hearted. From a height of 27 metres for men and 21 metres for women, competitors perform a series of complex dives, and are judged for their execution, form and entry into the water.

Other destinations that have hosted the event include El Nido, Boston, Athens, Oslo and Mostar. This will be the first time the series has visited Asia, where the divers will be performing in Nusa Penida.

Bali will host the first stop in the series from the 20-23 May 2026.

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