Red Bull Flugtag returns to Dallas-Fort Worth on September 13, 2025, bringing homemade flying machines and inevitable splashes to Irving’s Levy Event Plaza.
The event transforms engineering ambition into public entertainment. Crowds gather as much for the crashes as for the rare successful flights.
Teams of builders will gather at the Las Colinas venue from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The competition emphasizes wild designs and theatrical presentations over aerodynamic principles. Most aircraft meet watery ends shortly after leaving the platform.
The four-hour spectacle will see teams launch their human-powered contraptions from a 30-foot ramp into Lake Carolyn, with creativity valued far more than actual flight time. No pilot’s license is required, only imagination and courage.
General admission remains free for spectators wanting to witness the controlled chaos from ground level. Premium Flight Club tickets offer elevated bleacher seating with shade, private bar access, exclusive restrooms, and commemorative hats.
The competition targets what organizers call “the brave and brainy.”
Participants must show both ingenuity and courage in equal measure. Most teams discover that courage proves more essential than engineering once their creations achieve brief, ungraceful flight followed by spectacular splashes.
Levy Event Plaza’s central Las Colinas location enhances the community’s appeal.
The venue sits surrounded by restaurants, hotels, and entertainment options. Visitors can extend their experience beyond the main event. This proximity fosters broader community involvement and welcomes both participants and spectators to enjoy the full day of activities planned around the event.
The event attracts all ages, combining family-friendly entertainment with the universal appeal of watching ambitious engineering projects meet reality. Success gets measured not in distance traveled but in crowd reaction. Every team remains a potential winner regardless of its machine’s actual performance.