Tram World Cup 2025: Excitement and fun at Rathausplatz in Vienna!

Tram World Cup 2025: Excitement and fun at Rathausplatz in Vienna!

On September 13th, Vienna's Town Hall Square will become the stage for a spectacular event: the first World Tram Championship (Tram World Championship) is just around the corner! From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 25 teams from around the world, including riders from cities such as Hong Kong, San Diego and Melbourne, will showcase their skills. This event is not only a highlight for tram lovers, but also celebrates 160 years of trams in Vienna, one of the largest tram networks in the world. According to that COURIER A visitor number of over 50,000 is expected - the same number will be there via live stream worldwide.

Entry is free and there is a special bonus for all public transport users: free special tickets for the core area of ​​Vienna can be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. This makes the event particularly family-friendly and promotes access for all Viennese and guests of the city.

Competitive disciplines and participants

The World Tram Championship consists of various disciplines that test the precision and skill of the tram drivers. These include challenges such as “Stop & Go,” which tests acceleration and braking, as well as stopping at stops with millimeter precision and driving through tight curves. A real treat will be tram curling, in which the drivers have to demonstrate their skills in difficult driving situations. The evaluation is based on points in the individual disciplines and the total time per round.

The Austrian participants, Florijan Isaku and Elisabeth Urbanitsch from Wiener Linien, will do everything in their power to get their hometown onto the winner's podium. They are supported in this competition by the modern Flexity and ULF trams - so the technical progress in this wet and cold competition is also clear.

A celebration for the whole family

In addition to the exciting competitions, a varied supporting program and traditional public transport offers are offered. There are interactive stations, bouncy castles, a ball pit and even an interactive event with driving simulators for spectators young and old. Public relations is also very important: attractions such as live presentations, historical vehicle exhibitions and food trucks from all over the world offer an unforgettable experience for all the senses. The 5 minutes Report highlights the event as a celebration of public transport and community spirit and invites young and old to take part.

The Tram World Cup also aims to draw international attention to public transport in Vienna and to strengthen the city's image as a livable, climate-friendly metropolis. With a budget of around 500,000 euros and income from gastronomy and merchandising on the day of the event, the aim is to send a positive signal in times of increasing urbanization and environmental awareness.

Get ready to explore City Hall Square with over 50,000 like-minded people and see the world's best tram drivers in action! The ORF reports that the Tram World Championships will not just be a competition, but an experience for everyone!