The Pro Climbing League is a new professional competition built around a head-to-head bouldering format. Two climbers compete side by side on identical problems, with clear winners in every round and a knockout structure that builds towards a final.

Each competition follows a simple knockout bracket:

• Athletes are paired head-to-head.

• Climbers tackle identical boulders.

• One climber advances from each pairing.

• Rounds continue until a final winner is decided.

The format is designed to be easier to follow and more immediately compelling than traditional single climber formats.

Yes. There is a standalone women’s competition and a standalone men’s competition. Athletes compete only within their own category, with both competitions following the same head-to-head knockout format.

The debut Pro Climbing League event will take place on:

• Date: Saturday 28 February.

• Venue: Magazine London, Greenwich.

• Doors open: 6.30pm
  

Event finishes: Approximately 10.30pm

The event is designed as a single-evening experience, running for three to four hours, building through multiple knockout rounds to two finals - one women’s and one men’s.

Janja Garnbret

Erin McNeice

Toby Roberts

Mejdi Schalk

Yannick Flohe

Tomoa Narasaki

And more names announced soon!

Yes. All of the action will be captured by Red Bull TV, making the competition available to a global audience alongside the live event in London.

• General Sale: 9am, Thursday 8 January.

General Admission

• Adult Ticket - £55.00
  
  

• Single Parent Family Ticket (1 adult + 2 under-16s) - £99.00
  
  

• Under 16s - £30.00
  
  

VIP Tickets

• VIP Bronze - £100

• VIP Silver - £120

• VIP Gold - £200

There are three tiers of VIP access, each offering a different level of experience:

VIP Bronze - £100

• Access to the VIP viewing balcony.
  

• One meal token.
  

• Two drinks tokens.
  
  

VIP Silver - £120 

• Access to the VIP viewing platform.
  

• One meal token.
  

• Five drinks tokens.
  
  

VIP Gold - £200

• Access to the VIP viewing platform.
  

• Five premium drinks tokens.
  

• Two meal tokens.
  

• Access to the seeding competition on Friday 27 February*, offering a behind-the-scenes look at athletes competing to determine the main event brackets
  
  

*Full scheduling details for the seeding competition will be shared closer to the event.

Yes. The head-to-head format is designed to be accessible even if you are new to competition climbing, with clear winners, visible progression through rounds, and side-by-side action throughout the evening.

You can expect:

• World-class climbers competing head-to-head.
  

• Identical boulders to ensure fair, direct competition.
  

• A fast-moving knockout format.
  

• Live commentary and in-venue presentation.
  

• Food, drink, and a high-energy live event atmosphere.