--- title: "The Bangalore Open: Competitive Bouldering in Bengaluru" description: "Join The Bangalore Open for a professional bouldering competition experience. Whether Pro or Amateur, test your climbing skills on world-class routes in Malleshwaram." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bangaloreboulder/climbing-competitions-events/the-bangalore-open-our-premier-bouldering-competition last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # The Bangalore Open Bouldering Competition Tribe Verified · Bengaluru's premier bouldering competition. By [Manikandan Kumar](https://mytribe.in/bangaloreboulder) · Events hosted at Malleshwaram, Bengaluru · ₹600 per person per event (estimate) Part of [Climbing Competitions & Events](https://mytribe.in/bangaloreboulder/climbing-competitions-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bangaloreboulder/climbing-competitions-events/gallery) Ready to test your limits? Our flagship event, The Bangalore Open, brings together climbers of all levels to tackle professional-grade routes in the heart of Malleshwaram. Whether you are aiming for the podium or just want to feel the energy of a live competition, this is where it happens. ## Photos and videos - [Video: The crowd says it all. This video shows the packed house and intense atmosphere during the Bangalore Open, with spectators cheering on every climber.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb2e0e29-5476-43de-b08a-6a754fdec776) - [Video: Watch our athletes give it their all during an intense session at the Bangalore Open. This clip showcases the strength, technique, and determination required to compete at this level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e58b6054-a90f-48ca-9249-8377b45856ed) - [Video: A glimpse into the calm before the storm. Here are some of the creative and challenging bouldering problems our route setters designed for the Bangalore Open 2022.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/178eee28-0c67-40de-8a08-e6b8545e8651) - [Video: The countdown to the Bangalore Open. This video captures the anticipation and the dynamic movements of climbers as they prepare to take on the competition walls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4f6ee2b-1bb0-4646-8961-022006812d5b) ## About The Bangalore Open: Our Premier Bouldering Competition We don't just set easy routes for this competition. For The Bangalore Open, I bring in competition-grade problems that will genuinely test your footwork, power, and mental resolve. You will be climbing on the same walls as our national athletes, with official judging, timing, and a crowd that pushes you to stick that last hold. The Bangalore Open is designed to replicate the intensity of professional events. Unlike a typical weekend session where you might take your time, here you have a limited window to figure out the sequence, make your attempts, and execute. We use the IFSC-style finals format, which means the pressure is real, but the support from the climbing community is even stronger. ### What to expect * **Categories for everyone:** We break this down into Pro, Amateur, and Youth sections. You aren't competing against everyone; you're competing against people at your own level, which makes the tournament fair and fun. * **Professional Judging:** We use trained officials and referees. You get a scorecard, official bibs, and a clear set of rules for every climb. This isn't just a fun jam; it is a proper test of skill. * **The Vibe:** When the qualifiers start, the gym shifts. It becomes a space where national-level athletes and weekend warriors are cheering for each other. You see people beta-sharing, laughing when they fall, and hyping each other up before a big dyno move. ### Logistics and Prep We provide a full participant kit, including your event jersey and hydration station access. We cap the batch sizes to ensure that the flow remains smooth and everyone gets their fair share of time on the walls. If you are training for this, I recommend focusing on your overhang technique and power endurance in the weeks leading up to the event. This is about grit, testing your current peak performance, and seeing where you stand against the local climbing scene in Bengaluru. ## About Manikandan Kumar I am Mani. After representing India on the world stage, my biggest goal is to bring that same intensity and spirit to our local climbing scene in Malleshwaram. I believe every climb is a problem to solve, and I have built this space so you can push your limits alongside a community that actually cheers for you. 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