Netflix has announced Alex Honnold as the centerpiece of a new global live event, Skyscraper Live, scheduled to air on Friday, January 23, 2026. The broadcast will feature Honnold attempting a free solo climb of Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, in real time.
The event marks another expansion of Netflix’s live programming slate, placing a real-time athletic feat at the center of a global broadcast rather than presenting it as a pre-recorded documentary or retrospective special.
Alex Honnold Takes on Taipei 101 Live
According to the official announcement, Alex Honnold will free solo Taipei 101 live on Netflix during the broadcast, without ropes or safety equipment. The climb will take place as a live event, airing simultaneously for global audiences.
Honnold is best known for pushing the limits of free solo climbing, a discipline defined by its reliance on physical control, preparation, and risk management rather than protective gear. In Skyscraper Live, that approach is applied to an urban structure rather than a natural rock face, with the entire attempt unfolding live.
When and How to Watch Skyscraper Live
Skyscraper Live will stream globally on Netflix on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.
Watch the Trailer
Meet the On-Air Talent for Skyscraper Live
In addition to Honnold’s climb, Netflix has announced the full on-air lineup for the live broadcast. The hosting and commentary team includes:
- Elle Duncan (Host)
- Emily Harrington
- Mark Rober
- Seth Rollins
- Pete Woods
Production Details Behind the Live Event
The event is produced by Plimsoll Productions, part of ITV Studios. The production team includes:
- Showrunner and Executive Producer: Al Berman
- Executive Producers: Alex Honnold, Grant Mansfield, James Smith, Alan Eyres, Jonathan Retseck
- Director: Joe DeMaio
Netflix has confirmed that the broadcast will be fully live, rather than a delayed or edited presentation.
The Poster
Key Details (Quick Facts)
- Title: Skyscraper Live
- Event: Alex Honnold live on Netflix climbing Taipei 101
- Release Date: January 23, 2026
- Time: 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
- Format: Live event
- On-Air Host: Elle Duncan
- On-Air Talent: Emily Harrington, Mark Rober, Seth Rollins, Pete Woods
- Production Company: Plimsoll Productions (ITV Studios)
- Showrunner: Al Berman
- Director: Joe DeMaio
