FISE WORLD SERIES
The FISE World Series traces its origins back to 1997 in Montpellier, France, where it was first organized before expanding through the French company Hurricane Group. It has since evolved into the world's premier urban sports festival, spotlighting a diverse range of urban sports disciplines. Notably, this includes Skateboarding, BMX Freestyle, which have secured their places in the official program of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with Breaking set to captivate audiences at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In 2014, the FISE World Series tour was launched, spearheaded by Montpellier, with editions in China, Japan, Canada, the USA, Malaysia, Hungary and Andorra. Since 2014, the FISE World Tour has been held in 12 cities around the world, with 500 top athletes from 30 countries and regions participating annually, attracting over 1 million spectators.
The FISE World Series are international, multi-disciplinary tours that bring together the best international urban sports athletes. Hundreds of amateurs and professionals from all over the world take part in the tour, which takes place in iconic cities renowned for their support of young people and sport.
With the global expansion of action sports, FISE events are enjoying solid growth, especially among millennials. The Festival’s vibrant atmosphere always draws large crowds – cultivated by dedicated host organizations and inspirational local and international athlete ambassadors. Building on the success of previous years, each stage of competition offers additional activities so visitors can enjoy a complete Festival experience. Shows and discovery sessions have helped popularize urban sports, and we see continued growth in follower numbers and the influence of alternative sports on culture.
