On 26 and 27 June 2026, Stuttgart hosts the Gibbon Games – a new slackline event at the Cannstatter Wasen, right inside the programme of Kesselfestival. I’m especially excited about these two days because I’m organizing the event together with Filip Oleksik, supported by Gibbon Slacklines.

The idea behind the Gibbon Games is simple, and it’s exactly what I love most about slacklining: balance is for everyone. It’s not only about world-class tricks, but about the full diversity of the sport – from spectacular competitions to open challenges where anyone can join in.

What makes the Gibbon Games special

Most slackline competitions are built for athletes. The Gibbon Games are different: they bring pros, beginners, families, fans and the whole slackline community together in one place.

On one side there’s real action for spectators and press – highjumps, backflips and speedline races. On the other side, anyone can step on the line and try the open Slackboard challenges. That mix of elite sport to watch and hands-on participation to experience is what the format is all about.

The schedule

Friday, 26 June

  • 15:00 Highjump Competition
  • 17:00 Last Man/Woman Standing (open challenge for spectators and beginners on the Slackboard)
  • 18:00 Speedline Competition

Saturday, 27 June

  • 12:00 Backflip Madness
  • 13:00 Last Man/Woman Standing (open Slackboard challenge)
  • 14:00 Slackboard Competition
  • 16:00 Dodge Ball Survivor
  • 17:00 3-Trick Trickline Combo Competition

The disciplines

Each discipline has its own appeal, and together they show how broad slacklining has become:

  • Highjump: who lands the highest air with a grab? There’s a female and a male winner.
  • Speedline: a 10-metre race from platform to platform on two parallel lines – the fastest crossing wins.
  • Backflip Madness: the trickline tension is reduced every round. Miss the backflip and you’re out.
  • 3-Trick Combo: athletes land their best three-trick combination, judged by video.
  • Slackboard Competition: creative static balance tricks on the Slackboard.
  • Dodge Ball Survivor: a fun contest where you have to stay on the line while soft balls challenge your balance.
  • Last Man/Woman Standing: the open Slackboard challenge for spectators and beginners.

For athletes: registration

If you want to compete, sign up through the form on the official event page: Gibbon Games registration. Registering matters for planning and so you receive all the relevant event information.

There’s also a limited number of accommodation spots that can be requested directly in the Gibbon Games registration form. If you’re heading on to the Trickline World Cup in Munich afterwards, you can plan that at the same time – more on that in my post about the Trickline World Cup Munich 2026.

Why I’m co-organizing this event

I’ve spent years on the line myself as a professional slackliner, and I know both sides – competing as an athlete and performing in front of an audience. With the Gibbon Games, Filip and I want to create an event that opens the sport up: for people standing on a slackline for the first time, and for the best trickliners in the world alike.

For event organizers and agencies looking for a slackline act or a complete show-and-competition format, this is also an example of what’s possible. If you’re planning an event where slacklining should play a role, feel free to look at my show formats or reach out directly via the contact page.

See you in Stuttgart at the end of June.