The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston in its 15th year as one of its 7 worldwide spectacles this summer! Divers suspended over 27m (90 feet) in the air will jump off landmarks worldwide while showcasing incredible acrobatics, focus, and unparalleled skill. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series marks a monumental milestone as it makes its third consecutive return to the Boston Harbor, marking its 100th event since the inception of the series in 2009!
‘Divers to reach speeds exceeding 52 miles-per-hour’
Boston is one of the 7 lucky locations, and the only US destination, to host such a jaw-dropping series. You can watch all of the best of the best divers take a leap of skill (and faith) into the Boston Harbor on June 8, 2024.
Last year, spectators lined the docks and filled the glass auditorium of the ICA for crystal clear views as divers spiraled into sparkling blue waters.
In prior years, Boston served up a crazy season opener when Aidan Heslop and Molly Carlson set the tone for one of the most exciting seasons in cliff diving history. Let’s see if there’s another shake-up in store for the sports-crazed city.
Cities announced for Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
Between the Red Bull and the cliff diving it’s sure to be an adrenaline-filled day. The cliff diving series will continue in a total of 7 cities, 3 more than last year’s events:
- May 26-Athens, GRE
- June 8-Boston, USA
- June 30-Polignano a Mare, ITA
- July 2-Causeway Coast, NIR
- August 10-Oslo, NOR
- August 25-Montréal, CAN
- September 29-Antalya, TUR
- November 10-Sydney, AUS
The new season welcomes 24 cliff divers in total, from 17 different countries, half women and half men, with plenty of fresh faces on the roster. Boston is the only US-based host city and there are 5 participating divers representing the US:
- Meili Carpenter: Colorado
- Eleanor Smart: Missouri
- Kaylea Arnett: Texas
- James Lichtenstein: Chicago, IL
- David Colturi: Michigan
Schedule of events
This is the 100th stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving series! The weekend is packed with fun events to watch these insanely talented divers outside Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art!
Friday, June 7
- Open practice from 12-2 PM (skip the crowds and get a front row seat!)
Saturday, June 8
- 12-1 PM: Gates open to public
- 1-2:30 PM: Competition
- 2:50 PM: Awards ceremony
Find the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art:
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
Open practice on Friday June 7 from 12-2 PM
Competition on June 8 from 12-4 PM (recommend arrival of 10 AM to secure prime viewing spots)