Red Bull Cliff Diving Returns to Boston Seaport on Sept. 19 and 20 as Only US Stop and Final Stop
World’s best cliff divers to dive up to 90 feet off of Institute of Contemporary Art
BOSTON, MA (August 13, 2025) – The highly-anticipated 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will make its triumphant return to Boston Harbor on September 19 and 20, 2025 and will be the only stop in the United States and the final stop of the series. It is once again open to the public, free of charge.
This will be the series finale, and the coveted King Kahekili Trophy will be bestowed to the 2025 winning male and female champion divers. It is the first time the trophy will return to the U.S. since 2010. The platforms for the men are 27m (88.5ft) high and 21m (69ft) high for the women, with divers entering the water at speeds in excess of 50mph. The performance of each dive is evaluated by a panel of judges, taking into account the divers’ acrobatic skills and artistic expression in the ultimate display of focus and skill. From remote places to urban locations, oceans, rivers, and wild waters, the uniqueness of each diving site adds to the magic of these unparalleled sporting competitions watched by thousands of spectators on site or on screen.
WHAT:
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston for a high-stakes 2025 season finale, marking a historic first: both men’s and women’s champions will be crowned on U.S. soil, including the first-ever U.S. Women’s Final since the division launched in 2014.
WHO TO WATCH:
- Team USA’s James Lichtenstein, 2025 World Champion
- Kaylea Arnett, top-ranked U.S. female diver
- Rhiannan Iffland (AUS), 8-time world title holder
- Molly Carlson (CAN), fan favorite
- Nelli Chukanivska (UKR), 18-year-old rising star
- Gary Hunt (FRA) and Jonathan Paredes (MEX), wildcard legends
ATHLETE BIOS:
Note: Bios are updated prior to the start of the season and are not revised after each tour stop.
- MEN: Athlete Bios – Men
- WOMEN: Athlete Bios – Women
- WILDCARDS: Athlete Bios – Wildcards
WHERE:
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
25 Harbor Shore Dr., Boston, MA
WHEN:
- Friday, Sept 19 – Rounds 1 & 2
- Saturday, Sept 20 – Round 3 & Finals
EVENT SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
- 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | Warm Up Dives
- 9:30 AM – 10:00 | Women’s Round 1
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 | Men’s Round 1
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 | Women’s Round 2
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 | Men’s Round 2
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Remaining Training
• 12:15 PM | Athlete Interviews
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
• 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – Warm-Up Dives (Media Center + Dock Access)
• 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – Women’s Round 3
• 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM – Men’s Round 3
• 11:35 AM | Women’s Final
- 12:20 PM | Men’s Final
• 1:00 PM | Awards Ceremonies: 2025 World Champions Crowned
ADMISSION:
Free & open to the public
WHY IT MATTERS:
- Boston becomes the final battleground of the 2025 season
- The King Kahekili Trophy returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2010
- Divers launch from up to 70 feet for women, and 90 feet for men, reaching 53 mph in just 3 seconds
- The ICA rooftop transforms into a world-class diving platform
MEDIA ASSETS + INFO:
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Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
