Red Bull BC One has announced its highly anticipated 2023 U.S. Season. From May to August, the premier 1 vs. 1 competition will witness the best breakers across the country vying for the chance to represent the U.S. in the Red Bull BC One World Final in Paris, France in October 2023.
The 2023 season will feature regional qualifiers, known as “Regional Cyphers,” which will be held in three iconic American cities: Orlando (June 17), Minneapolis (July 29), and New York City (August 12). The competitor line-up for each regional stop will be a combination of invited contestants (wildcards) and winners of city competitions, which are open to all breakers and take place in Columbus, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Seattle, Honolulu, Denver, and Boston. The journey culminates at the Red Bull BC One National Final, which will take place in Philadelphia.
At each Regional Cypher, sixteen “B-Boys” and eight “B-Girls” will battle their way through a cutthroat 1v1 knockout bracket, as a panel of esteemed breakers determines the regional champions who advance to the Red Bull BC One National Final in Philadelphia.
The season celebrates breaking’s soaring popularity worldwide and its remarkable growth since its emergence from the roots of hip-hop culture. It pays tribute to the local communities and visionary breakers who, through their seamless fusion of artistry and athleticism, have propelled the urban sport into a new era of mainstream recognition. Since 2004, Red Bull has connected and nurtured break communities around the world, resulting in Red Bull BC One developing into a highly respected breaking mainstay.
Red Bull BC One Camp USA will take place in Philadelphia on Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26, offering a weekend of workshops and panels led by world-renowned breakers before concluding with the Red Bull BC One Philadelphia National Final. There, sixteen of the nation’s best B-Boys and B-Girls, both regional champions and wildcards, will battle for a coveted spot at the historic 20th Red Bull BC One World Final, set to be held in Paris on October 21st.
To commemorate the competition’s return and the upcoming National Final in Philadelphia, Red Bull BC One organized a kick-off event at Silk City Philly in collaboration with Second Sundae, a celebration of house music and cultural hub of Philadelphia’s thriving dance scene. The pop-up cypher showcased 1×1 battles, with esteemed judges and breaking legends Flea Rock and Red Bull BC One All Star RoxRite, while DJ Fleg provided the beats.
RED BULL BC ONE U.S. SCHEDULE
The Southeast Cypher will take place in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, June 17, at Full Sail Live. The Midwest Cypher will be held in Minneapolis, MI, on Saturday, July 29, at First Avenue. The East Cypher is scheduled for Saturday, August 12, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, NY.
Following these regional cyphers, the Red Bull BC One Camp and National Final will take place in Philadelphia on August 25 – 26. The National Final will be held on Saturday, August 26, at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
The journey culminates with the highly anticipated World Final, set to take place in Paris, France, on October 21, at Roland Garros.
For additional information on specific cyphers, exhibitions, workshops, and ticketing, please visit the official Red Bull BC One Camp USA website.
