Janja Garnbret (Slovenia) and Jakob Schubert (Austria), the most decorated competition climbers of all time, headline the IFSC Climbing World Championships at Seoul’s KSPO Dome, where Sam Watson (U.S.) and Aleksandra Miroslaw (Poland) are once again expected to break each of their speed climbing world records.
You can watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
Olympic champion Garnbret was pipped to the Lead title by Ai Mori in Bern, but she isn’t competing in Seoul. Instead, World Cup series winner Erin McNeice (G.B.) and Korean star-on-the-rise Seo Chae-hyun stand in Garnbret’s way. Schubert took Lead gold in Bern but has since been eclipsed by Alberto Gines Lopez (Spain), who made all six World Cup podiums this season and won the overall title. Then there’s Olympic champion Toby Roberts (G.B,), who’s had a wildly inconsistent year, and winner of three World Cups Sorato Anraku (Japan).
Garnbret did, however, take Bouldering gold in Bern and although she only competed in the discipline at one World Cup event this year, she won it — albeit after a shaky start. Olympic silver medalist Oriane Bertone (France) took the overall title. Mickael Mawem has retired since his Bouldering victory in Bern, opening the door to World Cup winner Anraku, runner-up and Bern silver medalist Mejdi Schalck (France), plus local star Lee Dohyun and Roberts.
With Indonesian star Desak Dewi not in Seoul and Matteo Zurloni (Italy) completely out of sorts following their Speed triumphs in Bern, it’s hard to look past World Cup series winners Emma Hunt (U.S.) and Kiromal Katibin (Poland). However, this particular competition is as much as sprint as a marathon, and Miroslaw’s quest to break the 6s barrier is the No.1 story.
Here’s how to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 online and on TV — including free streaming options. We’ve also listed the full schedule below so you don’t miss a moment.
Watch IFSC Climbing World Championships live streams for FREE
You can watch the IFSC Climbing World Championships free-of-charge on the IFSC YouTube channel, which is providing comprehensive coverage in select countries, including the U.S., Canada and Australia.
Abroad right now? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch Seoul 2025 for free — we’ll show you how below.
Watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 from anywhere
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You can still watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review.
How to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 live streams around the world
Fans based in the U.S., Canada and Australia can watch the 2025 IFSC Climbing World Championships free-of-charge on the IFSC YouTube channel.
If you’re abroad for work or on vacation but still want to catch that free coverage, don’t forget to try out NordVPN, as explained above.
How to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 live streams in the U.K.
TNT Sports will host IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025 TV coverage in the U.K., across multiple channels.
You can stream TNT Sports live online by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £30.99/month, or you can add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media to watch via your television provider.
If you’re not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to TNT Sports, try using NordVPN to watch Seoul 2025 as if you were back at home.
IFSC Climbing World Championships schedule 2025
Sunday, September 21
1 a.m. — Lead qualifications
8 p.m. — Lead qualifications
Monday, September 22
8 p.m. — Boulder qualifications
Tuesday, September 23
8 p.m. — Women’s Speed qualification
Wednesday, September 24
7 a.m. — Women’s Speed final
8 p.m. — Men’s Speed qualification
Thursday, September 25
7 a.m. — Men’s Speed final
9 p.m. — Lead semi-finals
Friday, September 26
7 a.m. — Lead finals
9 p.m. — Women’s Boulder semi-final
Saturday, September 27
7 a.m. — Women’s Boulder final
9 p.m. — Men’s Boulder semi-final
Sunday, September 28
7 a.m. — Men’s Boulder final
(All times ET)
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