2025 FISE World Series wraps up in Shanghai

Founded in 1997 by France's Hurricane Group, the tournament has earned global acclaim over the last 28 years. As the world's largest urban sports event, it spans 12 cities and attracts over a million spectators. The FISE World Series debuted in Shanghai's West Bund in 2024, drawing over 50,000 attendees and generating a direct economic impact of 180 million yuan ($25.3 million), showcasing the potential of the emerging sporting events.

"Climbing made its Shanghai debut at the 2025 FISE World Series, bringing vertical thrills and raw intensity to the event for the very first time in China," Herve Andre-Benoit, CEO and founder of Hurricane Group, said. "The speed climbing competition will showcase elite athletes racing against the clock on a custom-built wall, introducing a whole new high-adrenaline dimension to the event."