Romanian diver Constantin Popovici drops into the Big Lagoon from 27 metres on Day 3

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Philippines

El Nido, Philippines

11 – 13 April 2025

Watch Replay on Red Bull TV

Kaylea Arnett of the USA dives dramatically from a 22-metre platform into the iconic Big Lagoon during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in El Nido, Philippines, 2025

Red Bull Cliff Diving Philippines

Sun, 13 April 2025

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series made an adrenaline-pumping return when it launched its 16th season in mid-April 2025 at El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. After a six-year hiatus, cliff diving returned to this iconic location, delivering a perfect fusion of jaw-dropping athleticism and the Philippines' stunning natural beauty.

The 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series season launched its 16th season from the paradise location of El Nido in the Philippines – a stunning natural beauty spot that promises plenty of adrenaline-fuelled action!
Tune in with Red Bull TV to catch the finals of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series season opener. This incredible diving spectacle was screened as follows:
Sunday, April 13
El Nido Finals - Watch the Finals on Red Bull TV from 20:00 PHST/12:00 UTC
All Red Bull Cliff Diving El Nido rounds can also be viewed on the YouTube @redbullcliffdiving channel on Sunday from 17:00 UTC (Monday 14 April 01:00 PHST).

Visitors

No ticket is required. Entry to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event in El Nido is free and open to the public.
Spectators will need to either rent a boat or kayak to watch the cliff diving action at Lagen Island or the Big Lagoon, Miniloc Island. Please note that there is no public access for spectators during Round 2 of diving on Saturday, April 12 in the Small Lagoon.
Rounds 3 & 4 of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Big Lagoon, Miniloc Island on Sunday 13 April will be open to the public; however, access will be strictly subject to venue capacity. Spectator slots are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule

Time (Local/UTC)

Event

Friday, April 11

Round 1 - Cove 3, Lagen Island

14:30 - 16:00 PHST/06:30 - 08:00 UTC

Warm up dives

16:00 - 16:45 PHST/08:00 - 08:45 UTC

Round 1 - Women

16:45 - 17:30 PHST/08:45 - 09:30 UTC

Round 1 - Men

Saturday, April 12

Round 2 - Small Lagoon **NO PUBLIC SPECTATORS**

10:15 - 11:15 PHST/02:15 - 03:15 UTC

Warm Up Dives

11:20 - 11:50 PHST/03:20 - 03:50 UTC

Round 2 - Women

11:50 - 12:20 PHST/03:50 - 04:20 UTC

Round 2 - Men

Sunday, April 13

Round 3 & 4 - Big Lagoon, Miniloc Island **LIMITED ACCESS FOR SPECTATORS**

08:30 - 09:15 PHST/00:30 -01:15 UTC

Warm Up Dives

09:30 - 10:00 PHST/01:30 - 02:00 UTC

Round 3 - Women

10:00 - 10:30 PHST/02:00 - 02:30 UTC

Round 3 - Men

10:30 - 11:00 PHST/02:30 - 03:00 UTC

Round 4 - Women

11:00 - 11:30 PHST/03:00 - 03:45 UTC

Round 4 - Men

11:45 - 12:00 PHST/03:45 - 04:00 UTC

Prize Giving

The Red Bull Cliff Diving El Nido schedule timings are subject to change.

Where to watch

Follow the brand-new line-up of divers from start to finish at the season opener and don't miss a minute of the jaw-dropping aerial action from this beautiful remote location. Can't make the event? Then watch the Finals action right here with Red Bull TV Live from 20:00 PHST/12:00 UTC. All rounds can also be watched via the Red Bull Cliff Diving YouTube channel, starting from 17:00 UTC (Monday 14 April 01:00 PHST).
Facts & tips

A GOAT paradise!

Women's GOAT Rhiannan Iffland and men's GOAT Gary Hunt both took the win in El Nido at the first event in this location.

2025 Glow Up

For 2025 a brand-new diving location on Lagen Island has been added to the event.

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