Masters of Dirt
22 Feb 2026
Freestyle Firestorm 2026 kicks off in Germany with two electrifying shows and moments that will go down in M.O.D history
Stuttgart, February 21, 2026 — Masters of Dirt roared into Stuttgart for the opening German stop of the 2026 Freestyle Firestorm tour, delivering two breathtaking shows to a combined 9,000 spectators who witnessed some of the most jaw-dropping moments in the show's history.
From the first throttle to the final pyro blast, Stuttgart got the full M.O.D treatment. Seven-year-old Rockstar Harley stole hearts on the floor while Dorian Macher, Jose Mincha, Jake100, Skullbunny, and Swifty Moto pushed the boundaries of what's possible on two wheels. International firepower came in the form of Elia Benetton (Italy) and Istvan Caillet (France), who took a hard hit during the first show — the entire M.O.D family wishes him a speedy recovery. German Red Bull Rookie of the Year 2025, Johanna Nussbaumer, made her first-ever M.O.D appearance to a roaring home crowd.
David Rinaldo delivered one of the most technically terrifying tricks in freestyle history — the Volt, a gravity-defying 360-degree upside-down roll executed 14 metres above the ground. The arena fell silent, then exploded. Filip Podmol claimed the Best Win Championship belt for the second consecutive weekend. And Connor Stitt? Three attempts at a triple backflip, landed on the third — the crowd voted him Rider of the Day, and nobody argued.
Then came the secret. Adrian Guggemos, making his M.O.D debut, launched himself onto an 8-meter tall scissorlift — and backflipped off the top. The arena lost its mind.
Fans looking to take a piece of the Stuttgart magic home can shop the full M.O.D merch range at store.mastersofdirt.com.
Adding to the buzz surrounding the weekend: parkour legend Jan Schlappen was spotted in Stuttgart, seen making plans with M.O.D CEO Georg Fechter. Whatever is in the works, the M.O.D family is watching closely.
"I don't know how, but every year it gets wilder, louder, higher, and more exciting. The sky's the limit." — Noel Dederichs
The Freestyle Firestorm tour doesn't slow down. Next weekend, M.O.D moves into Austria with the opening stop in Linz — and if Stuttgart is anything to go by, tickets won't last long.
About Masters of Dirt: Since 2003, Masters of Dirt has been delivering the world's most spectacular freestyle show across 21+ countries and 260+ events. Featuring world-class FMX, BMX, quad aerials, the Fuelgirls fire show, DJ Mosaken, and next-level pyrotechnics, M.O.D is more than a show — it's a movement. mastersofdirt.com