The Hero Battle Cup 2025 has transformed Milan's iconic Piazza Duca d'Aosta into the world capital of urban sports for an unprecedented 20 consecutive days (July 3-23, with the Italian Championships following the World Cup), hosting over 1,200 athletes, technicians and delegations from four continents in a celebration that goes far beyond competition.
Record-Breaking International Participation
Officially recognized by World Skate, this second year's edition delivered exceptional growth across all competitions, the World Cup of Inline Freestyle: 350 athletes from 25 nations (+35% from 2024)
The international field spans Spain, France, Poland, Ukraine, India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Senegal, Mexico and beyond, showcasing inline freestyle's explosive global expansion as one of the world's fastest-growing urban disciplines.
The event benefits from exceptional institutional support through collaboration with the Municipality of Milan and inclusion in the "Sport Milano" public initiative, enabling activities across multiple iconic venues:
- Piazza Duca d'Aosta (main competition venue)
- Darsena
- Piazza XXIV Maggio
- Naviglio Pavese
The event delivers exceptional visibility through strategic media partnerships:
- 9 hours of live coverage on Sky plus Sky Sport 24 connections
- Live streaming on World Skate TV (World Cup competitions)
- Millions of viewers reached globally across traditional and digital platforms
Classified as a 3-star event—the highest level in World Skate's sanctioning system—the Hero Battle Cup represents more than competition. It embodies a celebration of passion, creativity, and commitment that new generations bring to urban sports, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation.
The 20-day festival format creates unique opportunities for cultural exchange, community engagement, and youth development, reinforcing urban sports as powerful vehicles for
personal expression and social connection on a global scale.
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