Red Bull Crashed Ice

Red Bull Crashed Ice is a four man full-contact high-speed downhill ice skating race along a 400 meter track with steep turns and vertical drops, where athletes reach speeds of up to 60 km/h in a timed battle to discover who is skillful enough to earn a place at one of the international Crashed Ice Finals in 2015. The energy and competitive spirit of Red Bull Crashed Ice makes for a breath-taking spectacle and a hugely entertaining event for families of all ages

Belfast has been selected as one of the four stops to host this major sporting event and will be the only non-winter sports location on the tour. The four-race season will kick off in ice-cold Saint Paul, Minnesota (US) in January before moving on to Helsinki (Finland). Belfast will welcome the third stop before the series moves to Edmonton (Canada).

The growing popularity of Ice Cross Downhill has been fueled in part by the tremendous improvements in skill and experience among the top racers, who train all-year round for the sport. Huge crowds at all races have also significantly contributed to the sport’s growth.