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International timepiece icon SWATCH is teaming up with ULT.X Action Sports Festival, as the world’s best BMX and skate athletes prepare to descend on Cape Town on 22 November 2025. The V&A Waterfront’s Battery Park will once again host the event.
SWATCH ULT.X, flighted by Redbat, is now in its 19th year. This headline partnership signals a new era for the festival, combining global style, precision and creativity with the raw energy and talent that define the action sports scene.
From the very beginning, SWATCH has been deeply connected to action sports, championing once-unconventional pursuits like skateboarding and snowboarding and helping bring them to the forefront. Its playful, provocative spirit has driven the support of pioneering athletes and the sponsorship of groundbreaking events, including NINES and Battle of Hastings.
Fans can expect a day of thrilling performances, culture and competition, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Cape Town.
This year’s edition promises an unmissable celebration of action sports, music and culture, showcasing global and local talent in a festival environment like no other in Africa. SWATCH ULT.X, flighted by Redbat, wouldn’t be possible without the support of an incredible partner network, including Monster Energy keeping the athletes and crowd energised and Suzuki powering the experience.
Kevin Peraza, one of the most versatile and decorated BMX athletes in history, always finds the event a highlight on the calendar: “Every time I get the chance to ride in a place as beautiful as Cape Town, it’s special. I’m so stoked to come back and ride. The event has such a unique vibe, it’s all about pushing boundaries, and it’s epic to see SWATCH and ULT.X team up to take it to the next level.”
South African Olympic street skateboarder Brandon Valjalo shares much of Peraza’s sentiment: “I’m super stoked that SWATCH have come on board as title sponsor for the event. After travelling and attending SWATCH events around the world, I know firsthand how amazing they make the experience for both athletes and spectators.”
Tickets Available HERE.
For more information, please visit ultx.africa.
Photos by Eric Palmer and Grant Mclachlan.
