Preview: Darkfest 2025

Darkfest 2025 is just around the corner.

Every year, this legendary event in South Africa brings together the biggest names in freeride MTB to push the limits of what's possible on two wheels.

With massive jumps, mind-bending tricks, and a good dose of chaos, Darkfest is where progression meets pure adrenaline.

One thing is sure: the build crew is going all-out once again! Deep in South Africa, Sam Reynolds and his team are creating the ultimate freeride paradise – bigger, badder, and gnarlier than ever.

In the first behind-the-scenes episode, you can see the insane prep work: massive diggers, tons of dirt, and endless creativity. These guys are sculpting some of the world’s most jaw-dropping jumps and lines. But the real showstopper? The brand-new mega quarter pipe! It’s taller, steeper, and promises to send riders into orbit.

Here’s the full list of who’s coming to send it big this year: Sam Reynolds, Clemens Kaudela, Matt Macduff, Vero Sandler, Vaea Verbeeck, Bienve Aguado, Ike Klaassen, Theo Erlangsen, Adolf Silva, Kade Edwards, Nicholi Rogatkin, Paul Couderc, Matt Jones, Sam Hodgson, Vinny Armstrong, Kaos Seagrave, Robin Goomes, Graham Agassiz, Daniel Ruso, Lucy Vaneesteren, Alessio Tonoli, Tomas Lemoine, Elias Ruso, Johny Salido, Brendan Fairclough, Cami Nogueira, Lukas Schäfer, Kurtis Downs, Dylan Stark, Chelsea Kimball, Kaidan Ingersoll, Dan Paley, Talus Turk, Finley Kirschenman, Vincent Tupin, Louis Reboul, and Dylan Lamb.

With weather challenges and tight deadlines, the Darkfest crew is pushing limits to get everything perfect for the world’s top freeriders.