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Game of Cranes
The world championship of mobile crane operators

The world championship of mobile crane operators

The best crane operators compete against each other in thrilling competitions to demonstrate their skills: Precision, technique and skill are required when it comes to masterfully controlling the crane. Experience an exciting time and spectacular showdowns where only the best will win!

Are you ready to experience the biggest crane event of the year? Then register and apply for the World Championship.

Your way to the throne

1. Registration

Register via our website form, which you can find under "Register now". You will then receive confirmation of your registration by e-mail.

More about registration

2. Upload

In your registration confirmation you will find a link and a code for uploading your application video or application photo. The image material should show why you have what it takes to be a champion.

More about the upload

3. Voting

The videos and photos submitted will be rated in a public vote. Share the voting to get as many votes as possible. Who makes it to the regional preliminary round depends on both the number of votes and the judgement of a jury.

More about the voting

4. Preliminary round and final

A preliminary round will be held in parallel at five Liebherr sites. In each case, five participants with the most votes and the best jury rating will compete against each other. The respective winners of these preliminary rounds will travel to Ehingen to prove themselves in the final on our factory premises.

More about the preliminary round and final

Time schedule

  • Application phase: Monday, 7 April 2025 to Saturday, 31 May 2025
  • Voting phase: from Friday, 6 June 2025 to Sunday, 27 July 2025
  • Preliminary rounds: September 2025
  • Final: November 2025

Register now

You can register to take part in the Game of Cranes using this form.

A MyLiebherr account is required.

Your prize

Not only can the winners count themselves among the world's best mobile crane operators, they will also receive attractive prizes for their company:

  • 1st place: Liebherr Shop voucher worth €2,500
  • 2nd place: Liebherr Shop voucher worth €1,250
  • 3rd place: Liebherr Shop voucher worth €500

The vouchers are valid for an unlimited period and can be used flexibly for several purchases in the Liebherr Shop.

But it's about more than just prizes - the competition is fiercely contested and the winner not only deserves fame and honour, but also a place on the throne of the mobile crane elite.

FAQ

Registration takes place via the registration form on this page. Our customers nominate a mobile crane operator who registers using the form. A MyLiebherr account with a registered business relationship to the product area "Mobile and crawler cranes" is required for registration. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to upload your application video/photo.

Show us why you have what it takes to be the crane champion and why you are worthy of the throne of crane operators. The link in your confirmation email will take you to our upload portal. Please upload your application video/photo there and enter the code assigned to you in the e-mail.

You can find out how to create a MyLiebherr account and set up a business relationship here: MyLiebherr - Register and get started

No, only crane operators can take part if they are competing for one of our customers.

When the voting phase begins, you can share your uploaded video with your community. Convince them to vote for your video once a day.

Based on the location of your company, you will be assigned to one of five regions for participation:

  • North America
  • South America
  • Australia
  • Europe
  • Africa, Middle East and Asia

Depending on the number of votes and the jury rating, five people per region can qualify to take part in the preliminary round.

The preliminary decisions will take place in the following regions, depending on the company headquarters:

  • North America: Newport News (USA)
  • South America: Guaratinguetá (Brazil)
  • Australia: Adelaide (Australia)
  • Europe: Azuqueca de Henares (Spain)
  • Africa, Middle East and Asia: Dammam (Saudi Arabia)

The five best crane operators from the preliminary rounds will be invited to the final in Ehingen (Germany) in November 2025.

In the Game of Cranes, all tasks are set in English.

If you have qualified for the preliminary round or the final, we will cover the costs of your journey. We will organise a hotel room for you for the duration of the preliminary rounds or the final. You can find more information on this in the conditions of participation when you register.

In the Game of Cranes, tasks are set exclusively in connection with Liebherr mobile cranes. All crane types from Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, from the LTM 1070-4.2 to the LTM 1160-5.2, can be included. Crawler cranes are not part of the Game of Cranes.

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