Forklift Cup Finals 2025 from October 23 - 25

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Stage set for the Forklift World Championship 2025

The countdown is on: In October, the LINDE MH ARENA in Aschaffenburg will once again transform into the international stage for forklift sports! Here, the best drivers and teams from all over the world will meet to compete for the Forklift World Championship in three thrilling disciplines.

From April to September 2025, the Forklift World Championship Qualifiers were held – in Germany and at many international locations. Those who prevailed here will compete in the finals in Aschaffenburg, demonstrating precision, speed, and nerves of steel.

Competition will take place in the Men’s World Championship, Women’s World Championship, and Team World Championship disciplines – all on the spectacular 2025 World Championship course. To succeed here, competitors must first master the main rounds and then assert themselves against the competition in exciting knockout duels. Adrenaline guaranteed!

StaplerCup finals: Event Overview

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Timing*Corporate Cup
4:00 pmCC, Round 1
6:00 pmCC, Round 2
7:30 pmSemifinals CC
8:00 pm Finals CC & Award Ceremony

Friday, October 24, 2025

Timing*Singles & Team Forklift World Championship (Singles+Team FWC)
1:00 pmRound 1, Team FWC
2:30 pmRound 1, Singles FWC
5:15 pmRound 2, Team FWC
6:30 pmRound 2, Singles FWC

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Singles & Team Forklift World Championship (Singles / Team FWC)

Timing*Singles & Team Forklift World Championship (Singles+Team FWC)
1:00 pmRound 3, Singles FWC
3:45 pmRound 3, Teams FWC
5:15 pmSemifinals, FWC
7:45 pmFinals & Award Ceremony FWC

*This is a preliminary schedule; times are subject to change.

This is the Forklift World Championship

From the first qualifier to the grand finale – in the StaplerCup, every second and every move counts. Those who make it to Aschaffenburg (Germany) have proven themselves in exciting preliminary rounds and now compete against the best of the best. Precision, speed, and strong nerves are the key to succeeding in thrilling competitions and captivating the audience.

Forklift World Championship

Those who qualify for the Forklift World Championship are among the best forklift operators in the world. The Forklift Cup Finals then determine the world champions in the Men’s / Women’s / Team World Championship disciplines. On the World Championship course in the LINDE MH ARENA in Aschaffenburg, competitors face off against each other and against the clock – this is where those with the stuff to become a Forklift World Champion show their mettle!

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Corporate Cup

Qualified through the StaplerCup Qualifiers or directly nominated: In the Corporate Cup, the forklift heroes compete for their company and prove themselves as a team. Company teams consist of three forklift operators and one logistics specialist. Precise teamwork, communication, and speed determine victory and defeat.

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Qualifier

Qualifiers take place throughout Germany and at an increasing number of international locations. Anyone with a valid forklift license (DGUV Regulation 68 in Germany or equivalent), strong nerves, and a desire for action can participate. The organizers are Linde's contract partners in Germany and Linde MH country organizations worldwide.

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Impressions StaplerCup Qualifiers

Forklift driver stacking beverage crates
Corporate Competition Winner Photo Team Gerolsteiner
Forklift driver at Ernst Mueller Qualifier in a portrait, jumping and pressing the buzzer.
Winner photo: Hofmann Fördertechnik Qualifier participant
Radiant Winners of the StaplerCup Qualifier
Radiant Winners of the StaplerCup Qualifier at Beutlhauser
Radiant Winners of the StaplerCup Qualifier at Schöler
Group Photo Forklift Cup Qualifier
Group Photo StaplerCup Qualifier Trafö
Group Photo StaplerCup Qualifier
Anniversary at the SaplerCup Qualifier
Course with mini-stacker in the qualifier
Course at the Richter Fördertechnik Qualifier
Course at the Beutlhauser Qualifier
Forklift driver at the StaplerCup Qualifier FSN
Two mini forklifts at the SC Qualifier at FSN Fördertechnik
Winner photo Qualifier Beutlhauser
Participant in the StaplerCup qualifier at the machine
Winner photo at the Richter Qualifier
Forklift driver in the course field during the Suffel Qualifier
Forklift driver in the pipe course at the qualifier
Qualifier participant at Trafö
Participant in the qualifier drives course with a soccer wall.
Forklift driver stacking beverage crates
Corporate Competition Winner Photo Team Gerolsteiner
Forklift driver at Ernst Mueller Qualifier in a portrait, jumping and pressing the buzzer.
Winner photo: Hofmann Fördertechnik Qualifier participant
Radiant Winners of the StaplerCup Qualifier
Radiant Winners of the StaplerCup Qualifier at Beutlhauser
Radiant Winners of the StaplerCup Qualifier at Schöler
Group Photo Forklift Cup Qualifier
Group Photo StaplerCup Qualifier Trafö
Group Photo StaplerCup Qualifier
Anniversary at the SaplerCup Qualifier
Course with mini-stacker in the qualifier
Course at the Richter Fördertechnik Qualifier
Course at the Beutlhauser Qualifier
Forklift driver at the StaplerCup Qualifier FSN
Two mini forklifts at the SC Qualifier at FSN Fördertechnik
Winner photo Qualifier Beutlhauser
Participant in the StaplerCup qualifier at the machine
Winner photo at the Richter Qualifier
Forklift driver in the course field during the Suffel Qualifier
Forklift driver in the pipe course at the qualifier
Qualifier participant at Trafö
Participant in the qualifier drives course with a soccer wall.

StaplerCup 2024 Highlight-Reel

Want a sneak peek at the climax of the Forklift World Championship? Then check out the highlight reel of the 2024 StaplerCup Finals now and dive into the world of forklift heroes!

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