National Final of Red Bull Battlegrounds 2025: All You Need to Know
The stage is set for the 2026 Red Bull Batalla World Final, as the USA representative will be determined on September 26, 2025, at Brooklyn Steel in New York City. This historic event marks the first time the National Final will take place in the Big Apple, bringing together the best American MCs to celebrate 20 years of rhymes.
The National Final will feature 16 top U.S. MCs battling it out for the title. Among the returning competitors are previous champions like AdonysX and OneR, showcasing a high level of competition. The winner of the National Final will earn the right to compete in the World Final on April 11, 2026, in Chile.
As of now, the event has not yet occurred, so the winner—and thus the USA's representative at the 2026 World Final—has not been determined. Some of the contenders include Adonys from New York, NY, who was classified in the Regional of Chicago, and RAIIDEN from New York, NY, the winner of the Copa de Nueva York.
Other notable MCs include Nico B from Fort Lauderdale, FL, who was classified in the Regional of Miami, and Jordi from Austin, TX, who won the Copa de Texas. Interestingly, Jordi hails from Mexico, adding a unique international flavour to the competition.
The competition also sees the participation of MCs from various Latin American countries, such as OG Frases and White Caracas from Venezuela, Reverse from Cuba, and Cuban from McAllen, Texas, who finished on the podium in 2024. Sourius from Miami, FL, Racso White Lion, OG Frases from Miami, FL, and Lil Panda RCK from New York, NY are also set to compete.
The winner of the Los Angeles Cup and the Atlanta Cup will be determined on August 23. Additionally, EL DØMI from Orlando, FL was classified by the Copa de Orlando, and Desnivela from Denver, CO was classified in the Regional of Chicago. White Caracas from Houston, TX was classified in the Regional of Miami, and Jay-Co, Sayonara, and Tito Yang are also set to compete.
For those who can't make it to the event, the Final Nacional de Red Bull Batalla US 2025 can be watched on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Tickets for the event can be purchased from the Red Bull Batalla website.
So, get ready to witness the best American MCs face off to crown the National Champion and represent the USA at the 2026 Red Bull Batalla World Final in Chile. The countdown has begun!
- The 2026 Red Bull Batalla World Final will feature the USA representative, who will be determined on September 26, 2025, at Brooklyn Steel in New York City during the National Final.
- Among the returning competitors in the National Final are previous champions like AdonysX and OneR, showcasing a high level of competition.
- The competition also sees the participation of MCs from various Latin American countries, such as OG Frases and White Caracas from Venezuela, Reverse from Cuba, and Cuban from McAllen, Texas.
- For those who can't make it to the event, the Final Nacional de Red Bull Batalla US 2025 can be watched on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.
