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Parc del Fòrum hosted today the official presentation of the 18th anniversary of Extreme Barcelona, which from September 4 to 6 will bring together more than 1,000 athletes and some of the biggest international figures in urban sports.
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Jordan Clark, European BMX champion; Daniela Terol, Paris 2024 Olympian and Extreme Barcelona 2023 champion; Emily Gibson, Australian national Scootering champion; and Loren García, sports manager of Synkro Race, took part in the event alongside institutional and organizational representatives.
- The 2026 edition expands the experience beyond competition with novelties such as Synkro Race and a lineup of music, art, gastronomy, leisure, and urban culture throughout the weekend.
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Extreme Barcelona celebrated on Thursday, September 3, at Parc del Fòrum, the official presentation of its 18th anniversary, which kicks off tomorrow and will transform Barcelona into one of the major international epicenters of urban sports and culture through Sunday. From September 4 to 6, the event will gather over 1,000 athletes and some of the top international stars of BMX, skateboarding, scootering, breaking, 3×3 basketball, and other urban disciplines.
The presentation, held at Extreme Barcelona’s Central Park, was attended by David Escudé, Sports Councilor of Barcelona City Council; Abel García, Secretary General of the Sports Department of the Government of Catalonia; Víctor Casanovas, Director of Urban World Series; and world-class athletes such as Jordan Clark, current European BMX Freestyle champion; Daniela Terol, Paris 2024 Olympian and Extreme Barcelona 2023 champion; Emily Gibson, one of the international leaders in Scootering; and Lorenzo García, sports manager of Synkro Race.
Over three days, the 18,000+ m² space at Parc del Fòrum will host one of the most comprehensive programs in the event’s history, featuring international competitions, four Olympic disciplines, and debuts like Synkro Race, a hybrid pairs fitness competition making its first appearance at Extreme Barcelona this year.
Sports will remain the main highlight, but this 18th anniversary also expands its offering of music, art, gastronomy, leisure, and urban culture, turning Parc del Fòrum into a place to experience Extreme all day long. General admission to the festival will be free of charge for all three days.
David Escudé, Sports Councilor of Barcelona City Council, emphasized that ‘one of the most spectacular sporting events on our calendar returns to our city. From tomorrow through Sunday, Barcelona becomes the hub of urban sports with Extreme, and everyone will have the chance to enjoy it to the fullest because admission is free. Head over to Parc del Fòrum this weekend and enjoy a competition filled with pure adrenaline and excitement.’
For his part, Víctor Casanovas, Director of Urban World Series, highlighted the importance of the athletes: ‘Extreme Barcelona exists for the athletes and the public. Our commitment is to keep evolving each year to offer a top-tier show and flawless facilities where athletes can show their absolute best.’ He noted additions like FIBA 3×3 basketball and Synkro Race, which has 400 registered participants, mostly amateurs. Additionally, through an agreement with Concept Club and International Sports Broadcasting (ISB), the event expands its cultural offering and will be broadcast on TV across 36 countries.
The presentation also brought together some of the big names competing this weekend at Parc del Fòrum. Among them is Jordan Clark, returning to the Catalan capital as the newly crowned European BMX Freestyle champion with a special connection to Extreme Barcelona: ‘I love Barcelona. I’ve won seven gold medals here—six in scootering and one in BMX—and coming back is always very special. The connection with the crowd, the city’s energy, and the atmosphere at Extreme make competing here a unique experience in the world. I arrive eager to give it my all once again.’
One of the skaters with a bright present and future, Catalan Daniela Terol, Extreme Barcelona 2023 champion and Paris 2024 Olympian, noted: ‘Every year more girls come to compete at Extreme Barcelona, and the level keeps rising. It’s great news for women’s skateboarding and extra motivation to keep improving. I arrive full of energy, ready to perform at my best and fight to repeat my 2023 victory, as I was injured last year and couldn’t compete.’
Furthermore, after three years, the women’s Scootering category returns to the event with medal contenders arriving from all over the world. Among them is Australian Emily Gibson: ‘Barcelona is an incredible stage to compete on. During my last visit to Barcelona, I finished fifth, and now I return with more experience, greater confidence, and a clear goal: to fight for first place.’
Abel García, Secretary General of the Sports Department of the Government of Catalonia, stated that he has known the event ‘for many years and understands the work behind it, confirming that we are in the best place in the world for a sporting event like this with the Cat-Bcn duo, which is now inextricably linked to sports leadership. We work hand in hand with the City Council and the organization so the city can enjoy the event while we promote sports.’
Among this year’s new features is the arrival of Synkro Race, a hybrid pairs competition combining running, endurance, and functional fitness exercises where coordination, strategy, and teamwork are key. Lorenzo García, sports manager of Synkro Race, explained: ‘It’s our first time participating in Extreme Barcelona, and we’re thrilled to be part of an event of this scale. The key differentiator of Synkro Race is synchronization: it’s not enough to be strong or run fast; communication, strategy, and teamwork make all the difference. Moreover, we’ve created a demanding yet accessible race so that everyone, regardless of their level, can enjoy the experience.’
Three days of sports, music, and urban culture at Parc del Fòrum
The sports competition will coexist with a revamped lineup of music, art, gastronomy, leisure, and experiences, featuring DJs, live performances, dance, urban art, a market, workshops, and various activities spread across the venue, managed by Concept Club. This proposal expands everything surrounding the courses and reinforces Extreme Barcelona as a meeting point for sports and urban culture.
With free general admission, Parc del Fòrum will once again become an open venue this weekend for athletes, fans, youth, families, and visitors to enjoy three days of urban sports, culture, and entertainment.