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Alex Honnold makes his most daring ascent in ‘Skyscraper Live’

Alex Honnold makes his most daring ascent in ‘Skyscraper Live’

Honnold will attempt to climb the Taipei 101 building without ropes in a two-hour global event.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.

If you’ve got a fear of heights, Netflix’s next live event may not be for you. The streaming service will host “Skyscraper Live” starting at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23. The live special will see renowned American free climber Alex Honnold attempt to summit Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot skyscraper that will be quite the challenge to climb with no ropes! Viewers around the world can watch Honnold make the attempt live with a subscription to Netflix.

How to watch ‘Skyscraper Live’

Everything you need to know about ‘Skyscraper Live’

What time does ‘Skyscraper Live’ start?

“Skyscraper Live” starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, and will stream live on Netflix.

Why watch ‘Skyscraper Live’ on Netflix?

This feat of derring-do by Honnold will be exclusively streamed on Netflix, so if you want to watch him try to climb Taipei 101 with no ropes, you’ll need a Netflix subscription to do it. The streamer has made a notable effort to increase its live programming in recent years and offers other major events like live boxing matches, NFL games, tennis and golf specials, and more.

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Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

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The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($8.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($19.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($26.99) plan.

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Can you watch ‘Skyscraper Live’ for free?

No, there is no way to watch “Skyscraper Live” for free, since Netflix does not offer a free trial to new or returning customers. The cheapest way to sign up for Netflix is with a subscription to the streamer’s Standard with Ads plan for $8 per month.

Watch a trailer for ‘Skyscraper Live’

What is ‘Skyscraper Live’?

When you’re climbing a building that stretches more than 1,500 feet in the air with no ropes, there’s zero margin for error. One wrong move can send you plunging to the street below, and on live television, too. But as Alex Honnold said when Netflix asked him why he wanted to climb Taipei 101, “Why not?”

Audiences from around the world will be able to tune into Netflix live to watch Honnold’s climb. Hosted by Elle Duncan, world-class climber Emily Harrington, and other experts who will be able to break down the ascent for the audience, Netflix will make Honnold’s attempt a captivating presentation of what humanity can accomplish with skill and daring — and plenty of practice.

Skyscraper Live

January 23, 2026

No ropes. No fear. Free solo legend Alex Honnold risks it all in a high-stakes, live ascent of one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers in Taipei, Taiwan.

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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