Top 10 UK Competitions & Events to Check Out in 2025
Whether you're deep in the world of skating, biking, or just love seeing people push their limits — the UK has no shortage of adrenaline-packed events. We’ve put together a list of some of the best extreme sports competitions happening across the UK in 2025 that are worth watching, entering, or travelling for. Save this list, tag your mates, and maybe even plan your next adventure around one of these.
1. NASS Festival
🛹 BMX, Skate, Street Art & Music
A legendary hybrid of action sports and music, NASS Festival is a UK staple. It features some of the best international and local skaters and BMX riders going head-to-head in professionally built street and park setups. Think energy, crowds, and tricks that’ll melt your face.
More info: https://www.instagram.com/nassfestival/?hl=en
2. Boardmasters (Skate Bowl Comp)
Mostly known as a surf and music fest, Boardmasters also hosts a killer skate bowl competition right on the beach. Great vibes, world-class scenery, and top-level skating.
More info: https://www.boardmasters.com
3. Urban Sports Fest - Manchester
One of the newer additions to the UK extreme sports calendar, this event brings together multiple disciplines: skateboarding, inline, BMX, and more. Music, food, and a strong city energy make it one to watch.
4. 2025 Lloyds National BMX Freestyle Park Series
Sanctioned by British Cycling, this national series brings out the best freestyle BMX talent across the UK. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned rider, it's one to attend or watch to get inspired.
5. Skateboard GB National Championships
Organised by Skateboard GB, this championship showcases the UK’s top talent in both park and street disciplines. Expect big tricks and rising stars — some of whom might be heading to the Olympics soon.
More info: https://skateboardgb.org/national-championships-2025/
6. Red Bull Dance Your Style UK
Arguably one of the most amazing dance competitions in the world, Red Bull Dance Your Style is brutal, beautiful, and wildly entertaining. Even if you’re not into dancing, this one is worth the stream.
More info: https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-dance-your-style-uk
7. UK Flatland BMX Championships
A celebration of technical skill and balance, Flatland is one of the coolest forms of BMX — and this competition brings out some of the best in Europe. Expect vibes, community, and creativity.
More info: https://www.instagram.com/ukflatlandbmxchampionships/?hl=en
8. Scoot GB Park Finals
Scootering’s still huge — and this national comp brings together the best freestyle riders for a display of wild whips, flips, and rail precision.
More info: https://scootsport.uk/pages/events-1
9. Gravity Show – Motorsport Culture Event
The Gravity Show is the UK’s premier motorsport and modified car event, but it goes way beyond engines. Expect a fusion of streetwear, car culture, live demos, urban sports, and creative showcases.
More info: https://gravityshow.co.uk/collections/all-tickets
10. Kendal Mountain Festival
The Kendal Mountain Festival is a celebration of outdoor adventure, storytelling, and pushing personal limits — all set in the scenic heart of the Lake District. With a mix of film screenings, athlete talks, creative workshops, and community meetups, it’s a perfect spot for riders, climbers, hikers, and anyone who lives for movement and exploration. Expect inspiring energy, loads of like-minded people, and maybe a bit of rain — it is Cumbria, after all.
More info: https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com/
Honourable (Wacky) Mentions
Because not every competition needs to involve boards, bikes or boots… here are two gloriously British events that prove we really will turn anything into a sport:
World Bog Snorkelling Championships
An iconic event where competitors dive into a muddy trench cut through a peat bog — snorkel, flippers, and nerves of steel required. It’s bizarre, hilarious, and strangely impressive. It might not get your heart racing like a skate comp, but it'll 100% make you feel better about wiping out.👉 More info
World Conker Championships
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like — people facing off with horse chestnuts on strings in a battle of pure swing technique. It’s been going strong since 1965, and if you’ve ever smashed a mate’s conker on the playground, this might be your spiritual home.👉 More info
Final Thoughts
Whether you're a skater, rider, or just into the culture — these events are proof that the UK scene is alive, creative, and thriving. Go watch, compete, meet people, and live the energy.
Stay locked to The Spot for more blogs coming soon — including best skate locations in the UK, trick spots, and international getaways for people who move different. 👟💭