In October 2025, Eindhoven will have the scoop: the European BMX Freestyle Championship will come to the Netherlands for the first time and will take place in the City of Light. On October 3, 4 and 5, Strijp-S will be the center of the European BMX Freestyle scene. The European Championships will be held at Area 51, a large indoor skate park and a creative hotspot for urban sports, such as skateboarding, inline skating and therefore BMX.
Libéma Profcycling has acquired the rights for this European Cycling Uninon event and is working with Area 51 and other partners to create an unforgettable European Championship. The event is enhanced with social side events to inspire and activate people.
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“It makes us proud that a major event like the European Championship is coming to the Netherlands,” said Rens Kamphuis of Libéma Profcycling. He emphasizes: “The BMX Freestyle sport is on the rise, with impressive tournaments abroad where high-level performances are delivered. It is very nice to see that such an event is now coming to the Netherlands.” Maurice Leeser, director of the KNWU, also sees a lot of potential in this event: “The European Championship BMX Freestyle in Eindhoven is a wonderful opportunity to put Urban Sports further on the map. It is an Olympic discipline, and these talents may later qualify for LA 2028. The fact that they can demonstrate their qualities on Dutch soil makes
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