DENVER TO HOST US NATIONAL FINAL IN WORLD’S LARGEST BREAKING COMPETITION
WHAT: On Sunday, May 18th, Denver will be center stage in the world’s largest breaking competition, as the prestigious Red Bull BC One competition concludes its 2025 U.S. run with its annual National Final and Red Bull BC One Camp. The weekend will convene the nation’s best in breaking, including regional winners and runner-ups from the Minneapolis and New York qualifiers, and a line-up of elite invited contestants (wildcards).
Competitors on the 18th will go head-to-head in a knockout tournament for the opportunity to be crowned the Red Bull BC One U.S. B-Boy and B-Girl champions, and secure their spot in the Red Bull BC One World Final 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, taking place on November 9th at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan.
The 2025 Red Bull BC One Cypher USA is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased here.
Leading up to the main event, Red Bull will host a series of workshops and battles led by some of the best names in dance. Workshops will be led by breaking superstars like Red Bull BC One All Star Taisuke, and battles will be held with the prize of a trip to the World Final in Tokyo up for grabs. Visit here to learn more about the full schedule of events and register.
WHO:
The competition will feature the top 16 b-boys and 16 b-girls from across the country including 2024 Olympian Logistix.
Competitors will be judged on creativity, musicality, personality, and technique by a panel of distinguished judges.
DJ Fleg, who spun at the Summer Olympics, will be moving the crowd and providing the soundscape for the breakers to work with.
WHERE/WHEN:
FRIDAY, MAY 16TH
DJ Workshop with Chonz
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Description: Join a mixing and scratching workshop with DJ Chonz & DJ Spexx representing Denver DJ School. Ages 16+ to participate.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Breaking Workshop with Taisuke
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Description: Red Bull BC One All Star, Taisuke, will host an intermediate level breaking workshop. All ages.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
House Workshop with Tsunami
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Description: Join House icon Tsunami for this intermediate level house workshop. All ages.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Break Fighter Battle
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Description: New 2v2 battle featuring one breaker and one Street Fighter gamer. Rounds alternate between breaking and gaming. Winners get a trip to the Red Bull BC One World Finals in Tokyo! Ages 16+ to enter. No age limit to spectators.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Break Down the House Battle
Time: 9:00 – 11:00pm
Description: Breaking meets House in a 2v2 battle featuring one house dancer and one breaker. There will be open preliminaries for 12 competitors to join. Battle judges include Junious, Tsunami and Orb, with Malkom spinning the music. Ages 16+ to enter. No age limit to spectators.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
SATURDAY, MAY 17th
Salt Break City Battle
Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Description: All female-led & female-focused battle, this 2v2 heat features one b-girl and one all-styles dancer. There will be open preliminaries for 12 competitors to join. Judges for this event include Beta, Randi, Tsunami and music by DJMahay. Ages 16+ to enter. No age limit to spectators.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Footworkerz Workshop with Jey & Ken Swift
Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm
Description: Connect your moves to the music by learning the fundamentals of footwork with Jey & Ken Swift. All ages.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Footworkerz Battle
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Description: Open cypher prelims for Top 8. Winner gets a trip to the Red Bull BC One World Finals in Tokyo! Judges:Casper, Jey, Ken Swift. Ages 16+ to enter. No age limit to spectators.
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Out For Fame US Qualifier Crew Battle
Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Description: 5v5 Crew Battle in partnership with Pro Breaking Tour. Open prelims to determine Top 8. Winning crew gets flown out to the Out For Fame World Championship in Tokyo by Pro Breaking Tour! Ages 16+ to enter. No age limit to spectators
Location: Beta Nightclub, 1909 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
SUNDAY, MAY 18th
Main Event: Red Bull BC One Cypher USA
Time: Doors at 1 – Main event at 3pm
Description: USA's top 16 B-Boys and b-girls face off in a bracket-style competition with a panel of expert breaking judges. Hosted by: Colorado Springs’ Bboy Ivan
Music by DJ Fleg
Location: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop Street Denver, CO 80216
The Red Bull BC One USA National Cypher will be available to watch live on the Red Bull BC One YouTube and Facebook channels. For more information about individual cyphers, exhibitions, workshops, and tickets, check out the Red Bull BC One Camp USA website, and be sure to follow @RedBullBCOne on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
For more information, visit: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/event-series/bc-one/
