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DarkFest 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Back in April!
April 12 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
DarkFest Returns for Another Insane Year
Get ready, freeride fans—DarkFest 2025 is coming in hot! From 7-12 April, the world’s most fearless riders will descend upon Stellenbosch, South Africa, for another jaw-dropping edition of the biggest and baddest freeride MTB event. As always, expect massive jumps, insane tricks, and mind-blowing speed, with build updates and course prep rolling out over the next few weeks.
DarkFest 2025: Full Rider Lineup
This year’s stacked rider list includes some of the biggest names in freeride:
Returning Heavyweights & Fan Favorites
- Sam Reynolds (Event Creator & Legend)
- Clemens Kaudela
- Matt MacDuff
- Vero Sandler
- Vaea Verbeeck
- Bienve Aguado
- Ike Klaassen
- Theo Erlangsen
- Adolf Silva
- Kaden Edwards
- Nicholi Rogatkin
- Paul Couderc
- Matt Jones
- Sam Hodgson
- Vinny Armstrong
- Kaos Seagrave
- Robin Goomes
- Daniel Ruso
- Lucy Vaneesteren
- Alessio Tonoli
- Tomas Lemoine
- Ellias Ruso
- Johny Salido
- Brendan Fairclough
- Cami Nogueira
- Lukas Schäfer
- Kurtis Downs
- Dylan Stark
- Chelsea Kimball
- Kaidan Ingersoll
- Dan Paley
- Talus Turk
- Finley Kirschenmann
- Vincent Tupin
- Louis Reboul
- Dylan Lamb
- Graham Agassiz
What to Expect at DarkFest 2025
With a course bigger than ever, DarkFest continues to push the limits of what’s possible on two wheels. The team is already working on course prep and upgrades, ensuring bigger jumps, better flow, and even gnarlier lines. Stay tuned for build updates, sneak peeks, and rider previews as we count down to one of the most anticipated freeride events of the year.
How to Watch
Fans worldwide can follow the action through exclusive videos, live updates, and rider POVs. Keep an eye on social media and the official DarkFest channels for daily highlights, interviews, and record-breaking sends.
DarkFest 2025 – The Ultimate Freeride Experience
Mark your calendars—7-12 April is going to be an unforgettable week of progression, adrenaline, and epic riding. Who will go the biggest this year? Who will throw down the wildest tricks? Stay locked in for all the action as we head toward the most electrifying DarkFest yet!