International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)

http://www.ifsc-climbing.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifsclimbing/

International Federation of Sport Climbing, also known as IFSC, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Italy. Founded in 2007, it employs approximately 50 individuals and reported $16.8M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as the world governing body for international competition climbing, it also operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer, specializing in media and TV services.

Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

Headquarters

Italy

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On May 23, 2026, the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) addressed an incident where its international signal distributed images of routesetting for the women's Boulder final on a Chinese streaming platform for a limited period. The organization took immediate action to resolve the matter, subsequently changing and modifying the depicted boulders to ensure competition integrity. Previously, on September 16, 2025, the IFSC took significant steps to expand its global reach and reinforce its standing within the International Olympic Committee, ahead of a major upgrade for the sport in the upcoming Summer Games.

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May

23rd

2026

09:01

B2B Tag

World Climbing

We are aware of an incident involving the distribution of our international signal that resulted in images of the routesetting for the women’s Boulder final being made available for a limited period of time on a Chinese streaming platform. Immediate action was taken to resolve the matter, and any boulders shown in the footage have since been changed and modified by the routesetting team to ensure the integrity of the competition.

Worldclimbing

Jan

15th

2026

11:56

B2B Tag

World Climbing Asia Championship Meishan 2026

Worldclimbing

Jan

15th

2026

11:42

B2B Tag

World Climbing Europe Youth Championship Zakopane 2026

Worldclimbing

Jan

15th

2026

11:20

B2B Tag

World Climbing Europe Youth Championship Sukoró 2026

Worldclimbing

Sep

16th

2025

18:30

Events, CT_Monitor Company

IFSC looks to the future of climbing

With the sport set for a major upgrade in the next Summer Games, the International Federation of Sport Climbing has taken significant steps to expand its global reach and reinforce its standing within the International Olympic Committee in the last week.

Inside The Games

Aug

17th

2025

18:30

Events, CT_Monitor Company

Santiago to host IFSC World Cup

The International Federation of Sport Climbing announced last week that Chile will hold its first-ever IFSC Climbing World Cup from 23 to 25 October 2026 and welcome some of the best lead and speed climbers on the international circuit in the Chilean capital.

Inside The Games

Jun

3rd

2025

17:45

Events,

LA28 TO HOST PARA CLIMBING EVENTS AT CONVENTION CENTER LOT IN LONG BEACH

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) welcomes the announcement from the Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) that Para Climbing events will take place at the Convention Center Lot in Long Beach, California.

International Federation of Sport Climbing

May

29th

2025

14:15

Events,

IFSC SUPPORTS NATIONAL COACHING COURSE IN VENEZUELA

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) proudly contributed to the recent National Certification of Sport Climbing Coaches (Level 1) course, held on 22–23 May at the Venezuelan Olympic Committee headquarters. The initiative was coordinated by the Venezuelan Federation of Sport Climbing (FEVED), led by its president, Ms. Osdaly Haché, who reached out to the IFSC to explore the possibility of including international speakers in the course.

International Federation of Sport Climbing

Apr

11th

2025

11:51

Events,

Denver to be epicenter of climbing world

Downtown Denver will be the epicenter of the climbing world at the end of May when the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) brings the World Cup to town. On May 31 and June 1, the Downtown Denver Partnership, in collaboration with USA Climbing and supported by Denver Arts & Venues and Visit Denver, will host an International Speed Climbing World Cup event over two days.

Gazette

Apr

3rd

2025

18:30

Procurement and Sales, Sports Rights Updates,

WBD Sports extends IFSC World Cup, World Championship, deal

Media giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports has signed a four-year agreement with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), which will see all IFSC Climbing and Para Climbing World Cup and World Championship events continue to be broadcast across Europe exclusively on the Max and Discovery+ streaming services.

Sportcal

Apr

3rd

2025

18:30

Procurement and Sales,

Warner Bros. Discovery retains sports climbing broadcast rights

Major sport climbing events will continue to be seen on Warner Bros. Discovery’s European channels and apps, including TNT Sports, after the broadcasting giant signed a four year extension to its deal with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC).

Broadcast & CableSat

Apr

3rd

2025

12:07

Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates,

Warner Bros. Discovery, IFSC Extend Broadcast Partnership

01:15 PM EDT, 04/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Warner Bros. Discovery ( WBD ) Sports Europe will continue to broadcast all IFSC Climbing and Para Climbing World Cups and World Championships events in Europe following a new deal, the International Federation of Sport Climbing said Thursday.The events will be broadcasted on Max and Discovery+ following the new four-year agreement, the IFSC said.

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International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) sells broadcasting rights of its 2 climbing competitions to 15 companies globally, covering 7 countries. International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)'s rights holders include YouTube.