Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Live Climb of Taipei 101 Gets Mixed Reactions

Alex Honnold’sskyscraper live climb of Taipei 101 is already drawing mixed reactions from its potential audience. While many fans are eager to live-stream Honnold climbing all 101 floors without ropes or safety gear, others can’t ignore the obvious risk. The attempt is expected to be a major spectacle, with global coverage and intense public attention.

Skyscraper LIVE will be hosted by Elle Duncan, Emily Harrington, Pete Woods, and one of WWE’s most accomplished superstars, Seth Rollins and will be streamed live on Netflix.

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Regardless, speaking on the spectacle and the risk to his life, according to Alex Honnold, “I’m not really worried about the spectators. Plus, no matter how many people are watching, I’m never going to see the people watching.”

“I’m not really worried about the spectators. Plus, no matter how many people are watching, I’m never going to see the people watching.”

He has also acknowledged that his life is on the line and admitted he “assumes that most people will be sort of uncomfortable watching the whole thing.”

“I assume that most people will be sort of uncomfortable watching the whole thing. But I hope that viewers get a little bit of my joy from the experience — that they can appreciate the fun of it and the beauty of it, the scenery, just the whole experience. It’s not just extreme sports…”

Who is Alex Honnold?

Alex Honnold, an American professional rock climber, is renowned for climbing great heights without the use of ropes or gear. He has made history several times by not just climbing, but climbing without ropes and gear, which makes it a spectacle, as his method is usually a lot more risky.  On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He completed the 3,000-foot rock wall route in just under four hours.

His extraordinary climb inspired the documentary Free Solo, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The film not only won an Oscar but also captured the hearts of audiences, earning the People’s Choice Award in the Documentaries category.

When will Skyscraper Live stream on Netflix?

Skyscraper Live will be streamed live on Netflix on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. For viewers in Nigeria, the event will be available at 2 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

The event will stream live to a global Netflix audience. Since it is a real-time broadcast, joining promptly ensures you experience every moment of the climb as it happens.

What is Taipei 101, and suitable for climbing?

Taipei 101 was the tallest in the world from 2004 to 2009. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan. The tower houses commercial and residential spaces, from offices to restaurants, and indoor and outdoor observatories.

Taipei 101 was officially the world’s tallest building when it was opened on December 31, 2004, until it was dethroned by the Burj Khalifa in 2009. At the time of its completion, it was the world’s first skyscraper to exceed half a kilometer. It is currently the tallest building in Taiwan and the eleventh tallest in the world.

On why he chose this building as his next big conquest, Alex Honnold told Tudum:

“…Because it’s really hard to get permission to climb a building, and I have permission, I have to take advantage of it and climb the building. Basically, it’s just rare to get this kind of opportunity, so you gotta jump when you can.”

Honnold also added that one of the reasons he is making a shift from rock faces to skycapper is because “it’s [Taipei 101 ] uniquely suited for climbing.”

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