Red Bull docks in Plymouth for its Renowned Slippery Challenge

1st September 2025

Following on from the success of Red Bull Up The Mast in St Andrews Harbour last year, today Red Bull have announced that the unique event designed to test competitors’ speed, skill and sheer determination, will be coming to Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City.

On Saturday 27 September 2025, 200 brave participants will take on the mast in a battle to be crowned the Red Bull Up The Mast 2025 Champion.

Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, competitors will test their speed, balance and willpower as they attempt to grab the flag at the end of the greased mast situated in Barbican & Sutton Harbour in Plymouth.

The format is simple: successfully grab the flag and you’re through to the next round, fail to grab the flag and you’re out. The fastest to grab the flag in the final round will be declared the ultimate winner.

The event is open to all participants over 18 and is free to spectate, with entertainment and live music throughout the day.

The competition is part of Red Bull’s wider Up The Mast series, which has so far seen hugely successful events in Turkey and the USA.

Find out more about the event and how you can sign up for Red Bull Up The Mast in Plymouth.