What this comp is about
Studio Bloc Masters is not only a bouldering competition... It is the biggest indoor climbing event taking place on just one weekend!
Similar to the Rab CWIF there is no isolation during qualification. You just take part and climb next to the best climbers in the world on boulders set by an international team of routesetters.
Qualification is open for every climber who wants to crush their fingers on a total of 80 problems! You better bring your favourite skincare...
Announcement & Travel Details
Here you can find the official announcement for this year's event!
We have put together a few tips for your time in Darmstadt regarding eating, drinking and other activities. Check them out here!
ACCOMMODATION
Our partner hotel this year is the Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel Darmstadt. Use the code sbm24 on the website to get a 20% discount.
Visitors information
Please understand that due to the high number of participants, access to our gym during qualification on Saturday is reserved for registered athletes only.
Of course we will set up seats for the semi-finals and finals on Sunday.
Spectators are welcome. In order to continue to organize the event, we charge an entry fee of 5,00€ (for participants the entry is free).
QUALIFICATION (Saturdays)
There will be 80 boulder problems all over our 3.500 m² sized gym set in 4 difficulties (20 each). This way anyone can compete, score points and have a great bouldering session. The ranking will be done by everyone themselves, so please keep the faith of fair play.
The qualification round will take place divided into two groups to provide you a more comfortable and safer climbing session.
Q1 10:00-14:00 CET
Q2 15:00-19:00 CET
SEMIS & FINALS (Sunday)
Semis will start in the morning (11:30 CET). The best 20 men and best 20 women of qualification will compete in 4 problems at our competition wall judged by international referees.
In the afternoon (16:00 CET) the best six men and women fight for victory during finals.
The winners will not only be awarded with the title of "Studio Bloc Master" but also with some prize money (13.000 € in total)!
Prizes are equal for men and women:
1st place - 4.000 € / 2nd place - 2.000 € / 3rd place - 500 €
Dresscode
Please do us a favour and wear the competition t-shirt you receive at the check-in during the competition. National teams can use their jerseys as an alternative dress.
Side Events
Our Bistro will be open to keep your spirit up during competition. You can get some homemade cookies and cakes or sit down in our bistro to have a snack or a cup of coffee.
The whole competition will be accompanied by several DJs playing just the beats you need for your session.
