For some, the younger crowd, La Velada del Año is all the rage – a highly anticipated event that’s equal parts excitement and intrigue. For others, who may be a bit more removed from their youthful days, it’s a whole new world waiting to be discovered. But here’s the thing: the 2025 edition marks the fifth installment of this spectacle, masterminded by the renowned streamer Ibai Llanos. This isn’t just any event, though – it’s a boxing competition that’s got everyone abuzz. Ibai Llanos himself steps into the ring, alongside a few of his fellow streamers and social media influencers, to duke it out in a series of furious bouts that leave onlookers in awe.
At its core, La Velada del Año is a high-energy tournament where a handful of pairs face off in brief, adrenaline-fueled matches, each lasting just a few minutes. A rotating cast of commentators, including Ibai Llanos, provides play-by-play analysis of the action unfolding before their eyes. Meanwhile, a professional jury is on hand to declare the winners of each showdown. What’s remarkable is that none of these competitors are professional boxers, yet they all undergo intensive training in the weeks leading up to the big event to emerge victorious.
La Velada del Año V: The Main Event
This year’s lineup boasts an impressive eight Spanish competitors, with one of the two female matches pitting two hometown heroes against each other. One of the surprise matchups features streamer Abby going head-to-head against Roro Bueno, a TikTok sensation famous for her cooking videos that showcase her take on traditional homemaking, or “tradwife” style. The remaining bouts pit Spanish competitors against an array of popular streamers from around the world, including Rivaldios from Mexico, Argentina’s Gaspi, Mexico’s Carlos Belcast, Argentina’s Tomás Mazza, and Colombia’s Westcol.
Here’s a rundown of the highly anticipated matchups:
- Peereira7 vs. Rivaldios
- Perxitaa vs. Gaspi
- Abby vs. Roro
- Andoni vs. Carlos Belcast
- Alana vs. Ari Geli
- Viruzz vs. Tomás Mazza
- TheGrefg vs. Westcol
Can You Catch La Velada del Año Live?
Typically, Ibai’s La Velada del Año is streamed live on his Twitch channel, but this year’s event is being held at the La Cartuja stadium in Sevilla, offering fans the chance to snag tickets and experience the thrill of the competition in person. The previous edition, La Velada del Año 4, was hosted at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium, which accommodated over 80,000 spectators.
In a testament to the event’s popularity, tickets for this year’s La Velada del Año sold out in under two hours, with both the cheapest (35 euros) and most expensive options (180 euros, offering prime visibility) disappearing rapidly. Although the exact number of available tickets for this year’s event has yet to be announced, it’s worth noting that La Cartuja has a slightly smaller capacity, holding around 60,000 people. One thing is certain, though: La Velada del Año 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, July 26.