World's Best X-Athletes Take Over Dresden

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5. Juni 2025

A New Level of Action: FMX, MTB, Trampoline & More - in Dresden´s Rudolf-Harbig -Stadium

June 14, 2025 – Dresden, Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion

Get ready, Dresden – because on June 14, 2025, the legendary Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion will be transformed into the most extreme playground the city has ever seen. As NIGHT of the JUMPs celebrates its 25th anniversary, 20 of the world’s best athletes in Freestyle Motocross, BMX, Mountain Bike, Scooter and Trampoline will battle for glory in a stadium filled with adrenaline, stunts, and mind-blowing action.

What started 25 years ago has become the most prestigious and longest-running Freestyle Motocross series in the world. NIGHT of the JUMPs is a show like no other – combining jaw-dropping stunts with explosive pyrotechnics and edge-of-your-seat excitement.

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A New Level of Action: FMX, MTB, Trampoline & More

For the first time ever, NIGHT of the JUMPs will feature world-class competitions not just in Freestyle Motocross, but also in Mountain Bike (MTB) and Freestyle Trampoline. With up to eight ramps, two Olympic-grade trampolines, and a 10-meter-high start tower, this setup redefines what’s possible in action sports and raises the bar for live entertainment globally.

Expect incredible tricks, high-stakes battles, and athletes pushing the limits of what the human body – and machine – can do.

Legends, Champions and Rising Stars

Over the past two decades, NIGHT of the JUMPs has launched the careers of global FMX icons. From early pioneers like Mathieu Rebeaud and André Villa, to three-time world champ Remi Bizouard, five-time world champ Maikel Melero, and Czech superstar Libor Podmol – the series has seen legends rise.

In 2025, the spotlight shines on today’s champions and future icons:

Luc Ackermann (GER) – current World Champion, X Games gold medalist, and NIGHT of the JUMPs Tour Champion, known for his Double Backflips and Tsunami Flips.
Davide Rossi (ITA) – 2024 Tour Vice Champion with insane tricks like the Cliffhanger Flip.
Matej Cesak (CZE) – Whipmaster and winner of the FMX Gladiator Games.
Marc Pinyol (ESP) – famous for the Surfer Tsunami Flip and California Roll.
Pat Bowden (AUS) – Nitro World Games winner bringing massive airtime.
Mikolej Tempka (POL) – rising FMX talent.
Libor Podmol (CZE) – the 2010 World Champion returns with style.
Hannes Ackermann (GER) – after five years off due to injury, he’s making a heroic comeback with a new knee and a burning desire to prove himself.

World Record Attempt: The Highest Backflip from a Scissor Lift

Prepare to witness history: Spanish FMX star Marc Pinyol will attempt a world record backflip off a 12-meter-high scissor lift. "This could be a new world record," says NIGHT of the JUMPs Director Jörg Hotzel – and fans in Dresden will be the first to see it live.

Global Premiere: The First-Ever MTB AirBag Competition Series

Another major highlight: the debut of the AirBag Competition Series for MTB – the first of its kind worldwide. These specially engineered airbags enhance both safety and spectacle, unlocking even more daring tricks at the highest level of riding. "Airbags make the sport safer – and even more spectacular," explains Marko Manthey, CEO of NIGHT of the JUMPs.

The lineup of riders in MTB, BMX, and Scooter includes some of the biggest names in the game:

Alejandro Bonafe (ESP) – known for the Twister to Bounce Frontflip.
Dan Miler (CZE) – a Czech MTB legend.
Leon Binckebanck (GER) – BMX star from Berlin.
Tom Pfeiffer (GER) and Lennox Zimmermann (GER) – with epic Frontflips and Triple Backflips.
Xavier “Sherwy” Pasamonte and Enzo DeJesus (ESP) – two of Spain’s most electrifying showmen.
Tobias Freigang (GER) and Reto Heini (SUI) – BMX specialists.
Maty Pekarek and Petr Castka (CZE) – scooter riders guaranteed to blow your mind with flips and spins.

Freestyle Trampoline Reaches New Heights

In partnership with the World Trampoline Association, NIGHT of the JUMPs brings a groundbreaking Freestyle Trampoline experience to the stadium. Expect synchronized events, new formats, and world premieres – all with an artistic and extreme edge.

350 kg Snowmobile Backflips? Yes, You Read That Right.

As if that’s not enough, Jason Cesco (ITA) will perform breathtaking stunts and backflips on a 350 kg snowmobile – another jaw-dropping element in a night packed with records, returns, and raw power.

A Global Phenomenon

Since the first show in 2001 in Riesa, NIGHT of the JUMPs has thrilled over 3.5 million fans in 350+ events across 22 countries on four continents. Generations of fans have grown up with the tour – and now bring their own children to the shows.

“Kids who once came with their parents now return with kids of their own,” says CEO Marko Manthey. This multi-generational appeal makes NIGHT of the JUMPs one of the most beloved and family-friendly extreme sports experiences worldwide.

Global Tour & Millions of Livestream Views

In 2025, the anniversary tour visits Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Hungary, with more international stops to follow. Millions of fans around the globe can also follow the action online – NIGHT of the JUMPs garners millions of livestream views and social media interactions each month, cementing its place as a leader in global entertainment.