On September 13 and 14, 2025, Nice will host the WFFA Pulse, the European qualifying tournament for the World Freestyle Football Championship. The event will gather the continent’s best talents at the 109 to compete for a spot in the world finals scheduled for December 13 in Sopot, Poland. Several French freestylers will be competing.
The WFFA Pulse Nice 2025 is one of the European qualifying tournaments for the World Freestyle Football Championship (WFFC). It is part of the “Pulse Series” by the WFFA, which encompasses several continental events allowing the most talented freestylers to earn their ticket to the grand world championship finale, scheduled for December 13 in Sopot, Poland.
Summary
Program of the WFFA Pulse Nice
The Nice edition will bring together 47 men, divided into 11 groups of four and one group of three, as well as nine women, divided into three groups of three. Each match is played in the form of a battle or “circles”, where participants showcase their creativity, tricks, and style. Judges evaluate originality, technical skills, musicality, etc.
In each group, the best freestyler qualifies directly for the top 32 and the five best runners-up. The other 30 participants face off in one-on-one duels. The fifteen winners will complete the top 32.
For the women, it is the same. The best in each group as well as the other four best performers advance. The last two compete in a duel for the final spot in the top 8.
In the end, one-on-one freestyle duels will determine the top 5, which means qualification for the world championship finals.
A Competition with International Fame
In terms of popularity, the WFFA enjoys significant visibility. More than 120,000 followers on Instagram. On Facebook, the official page has more than 278,000 followers. Content related to WFFA competitions generates more than 200 million engagements on social media annually, demonstrating the international scope of this rapidly growing sport.
The Nice competition will therefore designate the European freestylers who will participate in the WFFA World Freestyle Football Championship 2025, scheduled for December 13, 2025, at the Ergo Arena in Sopot, Poland, a global finale bringing together the best from various regions (Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Americas).
A Strong French Representation
This edition will not just be a European showcase, but also an opportunity to show the people of Nice the French excellence in freestyle football. Indeed, five French men and three French women are participating in this competition, showing a strong national representation.
Among the judges, Gautier Fayolle, a Frenchman from Mitry-Mory in Seine-et-Marne (77), seven-time world champion in freestyle football, is one of the three judges selected to score the participants. His presence bolsters the importance of the French aspect of the event, both for the competitors and the local audience.
Organized at the 109, a cultural and sports venue in Nice supported by the municipality, the event highlights local commitment. It is part of the city’s goal to become a venue for major international sports and cultural events.
With the WFFA Pulse, the city continues its ambition to become a benchmark metropolis for major events. This is demonstrated by the announcement of The Weeknd’s concerts on July 21 and 22, 2026, at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.
The competition starts tomorrow, if you are curious to witness an impressive show in a lively atmosphere, head over to the 109 here.
