When does American rock climber Alex Honnold go live on Netflix for his dangerous Taipei 101 climb? | International Sports News
Alex Honnold is back, and this time he is not on a mountain or a cliff. He is climbing a skyscraper on Saturday, Jan. 24. Alex Honnold will take on one of the most dangerous climbs of his life. He will climb Taipei 101 in Taiwan without ropes, and the entire climb will be streamed live on Netflix.This special event is called “Skyscraper Live.” It was first planned for Friday, but bad weather in Taiwan forced a delay. Now, fans around the world can watch it live on Saturday night. The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT, according to Netflix.Honnold is known for free solo climbing, where one mistake can be fatal. This time, the risk is even higher because he is climbing one of the tallest buildings on Earth. Netflix says viewers should tune in on time so they do not miss any part of the climb. The event will be streamed globally.Alex Honnold shared what viewers might feel while watching. He told Netflix, “I’m sure viewers will probably be on edge watching this. I assume that most people will be sort of uncomfortable watching the whole thing. But I hope that viewers get a little bit of my joy from the experience, that they can appreciate the fun of it and the beauty of it, the scenery, just the whole experience. It’s not just extreme sports, it’s more.”
How to watch Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Live and why Taipei 101 matters
Watching “Skyscraper Live” is simple. The event airs on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. The only place to watch it is Netflix. Netflix recommends joining right at the start so viewers can see the full climb without missing any moment.The climb will take place on Taipei 101, a famous skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. The building has 101 floors and stands 1,667 feet tall. It opened in 2004 and was once the tallest building in the world. That record lasted until 2009, when Burj Khalifa in Dubai took the top spot.Taipei 101 is more than just tall. The design is inspired by the Chinese number eight, which is seen as lucky. The building looks like a bamboo stalk, with eight stacked sections, each one meaning growth and success. According to the Taiwan Tourism Administration, it is one of the biggest engineering projects in Taiwan’s history.For Alex Honnold, this climb is not only about danger. It is about focus, calm, and control. For viewers, it is a rare chance to watch a live climb where every move matters. With no ropes and no second chances, “Skyscraper Live” promises tension, beauty, and a moment that will be talked about long after the climb ends.
