IFSC Climbing World Cup Bern 2025: Key Facts and Event Details

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) is set to host the 2025 Climbing World Cup in Bern, Switzerland from June 13 to June 15, 2025, marking a significant return to the venue that previously hosted the IFSC Climbing World Championships in 2023. This year's competition will feature a total of 170 athletes—79 women and 91 men—representing 41 countries and territories from all five continents, further solidifying the event's global appeal and competitiveness.

The 2025 event will be the 411th Climbing World Cup in history, and it holds particular significance as it is the 157th Boulder World Cup competition. The previous Boulder World Cup in Bern took place in 2008, making this the second time the city will host this prestigious competition. The athletes' roster is replete with seasoned competitors, including three Boulder medallists from the 2023 Championships: South Korea's Dohyun Lee, France's Mejdi Schalck, and Oriane Bertone.

Among the participants, Belgium's Chloe Caulier and Japan's Nonaka Miho stand out as the most experienced female climbers, both preparing to compete in their 55th Boulder World Cup event. For the men, Japan's Nakasaki Tomoa is set to participate in his 58th event, with South Korea's Jongwon Chon not far behind at his 53rd. Newcomers to the competition include several competitors making their overall debuts, such as Mahdisa Hamid Nezhad from Iran and Luke Westman from South Africa.

The competition schedule is as follows: Women's qualifications will commence on June 13 at 9:00 AM (UTC+2), followed by men's qualifications at 3:30 PM. The women's Boulder semi-finals and finals are scheduled for June 14, and the men's semi-finals and finals will close the event on June 15, both starting at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.

The last Boulder World Cup in the 2025 series took place in Prague and included notable performances from athletes like Oriane Bertone and Mejdi Schalck, who claimed gold medals in their respective categories. Their achievements add to the competitive narrative as they prepare to face off against a field of top-tier athletes in Bern.

The IFSC continues to emphasize the importance of clean sport and athlete well-being, adhering to anti-doping measures and promoting fair competition. Updates and coverage of the event will be available on the IFSC's official website and its various social media channels, ensuring fans and followers can stay connected with the latest news and results from Bern 2025. The prominence of such events reflects the growing popularity of climbing as a competitive sport, further enhanced by its inclusion in upcoming Olympic Games, including Los Angeles 2028 and Paris 2024, where it will see a broader international spotlight.

As the event approaches, the excitement builds not only for the athletes but also for the local community in Bern, which looks forward to welcoming a diverse audience to witness the thrilling displays of athleticism and skill that characterize the IFSC Climbing World Cup. This year’s competition promises not only to deliver exhilarating performances but also to reaffirm climbing’s place on the global sports stage.