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and use of urban space , with one credo: conviviality ! With its strong values , the international festival continues to expand and participates in the development and promotion of women's practices . It also aims to raise awareness among its audience through environmental, solidarity and civic actions .

The NL Contest remains above all international competitions in Roller (Park and Halfpipe), BMX (Park and Dirt), Skateboard (Halfpipe) and Freestyle Scooter (Park). Once again, the improved Park and ramps will once again welcome athletes from all over the world , among the best in the world. The show will be on in the four flagship disciplines of the event, notably in Roller Park the Frenchman Julien Cudot , once again crowned roller park world champion in 2024, the Brazilian Danilo Senna , vice world champion , or the Swiss who set the park alight last edition, Lauric Picard , among many others. On the women's side, the tempo will be set in particular by the Brazilians who came in force with the 2024 world champion Ana Júlia da Silva and Maria Eduarda . In BMX , we will notably find the French Istvan Caillet and the Swiss Alexandre Sideris, now regulars at the Alsatian festival. On the Freestyle Scooter side, we expect to be amazed by the French Esteban Clot, double European champion and regular on the podiums of the NL Contest . Finally, on the big "Halfpipe" ramp , athletes like the multi-titled Japanese Takeshi Yasutoko in roller skating or the French halfpipe skate icon Joris Brichet , will fly ever higher.

At the same time, the Breaking NL Contest , a StreetBall tournament , graffiti performances , Parkour demonstrations and competitions , as well as all kinds of musical sets , will be held in the gymnasium and outdoors, not forgetting the concert on the Main Stage and the Bamboche with DJ Fly . The ideal opportunity to discover Urban Cultures in all their forms!

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025:
7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Concerts: Puppetmastaz + Géabé
11:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.: Dirty Safari x NL Contest 2025 @ Wagon Souk

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025:
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: DIRT BMX/MTB qualification
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.: Skate Halfpipe Qualification
2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Roller Park PRO Qualification
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Roller Halfpipe Qualification
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: BMX Park PRO Qualification
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Breaking NL Contest Final
7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.: Bamboche w/ DJ Fly
10:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.: Z•Est invites Radio Flouka @ Wagon Souk

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025:
12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.: Roller Park Woman Final
1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: F.Scooter Park PRO Qualification
3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Freestyle Scooter Park PRO Final
3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.: Dirt BMX/MTB Final
3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Skate Halfpipe Final
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Roller Park PRO Final
5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.: Roller Halfpipe Final
6:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Streetball NL Contest Final
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: BMX Park PRO Final
10:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.: Closing Party Dinguerie Vol.9 @ FAT

WHAT’S NEW IN 2025:

Freestyle Trampoline is coming to the NL Contest!

For the first time, the NL Contest is partnering with the FTA (Freestyle Trampoline Association) , organizer of the world championships of the discipline and partner of the famous Acon brand to introduce you to the spectacular world of Freestyle Trampoline ! ACON will be pleased to bring the "ACON Action Zone" to the festival.

On the program :
- Two professional trampolines installed at the festival
- Free initiations throughout the weekend
- Exceptional demonstrations with three of the world's best athletes

Adrenaline, aerial tricks and high-level performances are on the program in this new zone!

Three Parkour competitions this year with a format dedicated to women!

For this second edition of the Parkour competition on the NL Contest , the PK Stras association will offer two mixed competition events and a new format : the women's contest called the traceuse event .

The technical test allows participants to test their parkour skills through various challenges of increasing complexity. The speed test involves achieving the best time on a clean course with efficiency and adaptation to maintain their speed when crossing obstacles.

Finally, the traceur event combines the two formats above into one . A technical round will see the participants compete against 10 challenges in a given time of 30 minutes to validate as many as possible. A speed round during which the participants will have to demonstrate efficiency and adaptation to maintain their speed when crossing to achieve the best time.

THE BIG STAGE 2025: PUPPETMASTAZ + GÉABÉ

This year, the NL Contest will have the pleasure of welcoming a unique international hip hop group , Puppetmastaz, to its Main Stage on Friday, May 23rd, starting at 7 p.m. Strasbourg rapper Géabé will perform as the opening act.

On Saturday, May 24, the NL Contest will offer festival-goers a timeless musical moment between hip hop and electro in the company of DJ Fly to energetically close the second day of the festival!

Finally, many activities will be offered in the exhibition village !