Some of the world’s best athletes will put on a show at Old Market Square between the 13-15 September as part of the FISE Xperience Series, featuring competitions including BMX Park, Scooter Park and Breaking.

Organised by Hurricane Group in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, the event is completely free for Wolverhampton residents and visitors to the city to attend.

More information about the event is at: https://www.fise.fr/en/fise-xperience-series-2024/fise-xperience-wolverhampton-2024

Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs, and Skills said: “This is an exciting time for our city and is a boost to our five-year events strategy, helping to secure the city’s status and reputation regionally, nationally and internationally as a destination of choice for visitors. The series will further boost footfall, increase economic and social benefit, and help transform the reputation of the city.

“The FISE Xperience event in Old Market Square is family-friendly and free for everyone to attend, I’d encourage you all to get the dates saved in your diaries for the September event.”

Joseph Villeflayoux, Hurricane Group Vice President, said: "We are incredibly proud to bring a FISE event to the UK, marking a new chapter in our digital and event-driven initiatives. This unprecedented project will allow riders from Wolverhampton and across Great Britain to engage with the FISE universe, creating a beautiful story we are thrilled to begin here in Wolverhampton."

The international sports competitions will take place after the City of Wolverhampton Council secured £390,000 worth of funding, from the West Midlands Combined Authority as part of their HM Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Funding.

The event has also received £91,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

As part of the FISE Xperience, a separate E-FISE BMX Street contest has been launched and will bring the of the world's best Pro BMX Street riders to Wolverhampton, where they will showcase their incredible skills in the city's streets.

Amateur riders can also take part by entering the "Wild Card Contest." Three winners will be able to compete alongside the professionals for a chance to win a share of a total prize fund of €22,000.

More information on the competition with details on how to enter can be found at: https://e-fisewolves.com/

The FISE Xperience Series, launched in 2007, brings urban sports to the masses, offering local riders the chance to compete with top national, European, and international athletes. Each tour stop is a celebration of sport and youth, showcasing urban sports, promoting talent, and providing a platform for riders to shine.