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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Calling all adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers, a rare chance to experience one of the world’s most extreme sports close-up is coming to Tampa Bay this summer.

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Red Bull is bringing its Cliff Diving World Series to the Sunshine City, offering residents the opportunity to see world-class athletes dive from platforms reaching up to 90 feet.

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Starting June 5, the two-day event will feature U.S. athletes Kaylea Arnett, Lisa Faulkner, and James Lichtenstein, who became the first American man to win the competition on U.S. soil in Boston last year.

Not only will it be the first time the event comes to Florida, but it will be the only U.S. stop for the 2026 Cliff Diving World Series. The competition starts in Bali, Indonesia, before stopping in St. Pete and continuing on to Copenhagen, Denmark; Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina; Polignano a Mare, Italy, and wrapping up in Muscat, Oman.

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The 24 athletes will dive from platforms built above the iconic St. Pete Pier, reaching up to 70 feet for women and 90 feet for men. In total, 12 female and 12 male athletes will compete in the World Series.

The event is free and open to the public, with plenty of viewing spots available on and around the Pier. Click here for more information about the Cliff Diving World Series’ stop in St. Petersburg.

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