Skateboarding World Championships Head to São Paulo in March
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – February 25, 2026 – The Skateboarding World Championships will be held in São Paulo, Brazil from March 4-8, after being moved from Washington D.C. The event, featuring both street and park disciplines, will be the first stop on the World Skateboarding Tour in 2026 and follows the World Cup Kitakyushu Street 2025 in November. Reigning Olympic champions Arisa Trew, Yoshizawa Coco, Keegan Palmer, and Yuto Horigome are among the early confirmed entries. A total of 40 skaters will compete in each event – 32 qualifiers and eight pre-seeded athletes – for the world titles.
Skateboarding World Championships Head to São Paulo After Venue Change
The World Skateboarding Championships, originally scheduled for Washington D.C. In September 2025, will now take place in São Paulo, Brazil, from March 4-8, 2026. This shift marks the first stop on the World Skateboarding Tour for 2026, following the World Cup Kitakyushu Street 2025 event in Japan.
Olympic Champions Set to Compete
Several reigning Olympic champions are confirmed to participate in the championships. Arisa Trew, the gold medalist in women’s park skateboarding, will be competing. Yoshizawa Coco, the Olympic champion in women’s street skateboarding, is also slated to participate.
Keegan Palmer, the gold medalist in men’s park skateboarding, and Yuto Horigome, the gold medalist in men’s street skateboarding, are also expected to showcase their skills in São Paulo. These athletes represent the pinnacle of skateboarding talent and their presence will undoubtedly elevate the competition.
Tournament Format and Structure
Each event will feature a competitive field of 40 skaters. This includes 32 qualifiers who will earn their spots through preliminary rounds, alongside eight pre-seeded skaters who have already established themselves as top contenders. The competition will be divided into park and street disciplines, catering to the diverse styles within skateboarding.
Did you grasp? World Skate banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from its competitions following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, and will not stage any events in Russia or Belarus in 2022.
The Evolution of Skateboarding Championships
Previously, the park and street disciplines were contested in separate tournaments. Until 2017, the Vans Park Series World Championship focused on park skateboarding, while the SLS Super Crown World Championship highlighted street skateboarding. World Skate unified these championships in 2018, creating a more comprehensive and unified global competition.
In 2022, World Skate expanded its championship offerings by introducing the first Vert skateboarding world championship as part of the World Skate Games. This expansion demonstrates the sport’s growing diversity and appeal.
Looking Ahead: The 2025-2026 Season
The SLS Super Crown World Championship is scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil. This event will serve as the culmination of the 2025-2026 season, determining the ultimate champions in street skateboarding. The championships promise thrilling action and showcase the incredible athleticism and creativity of the world’s best skateboarders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What disciplines will be featured at the World Skateboarding Championships?
- Where were the championships originally scheduled to be held?
- Who are some of the confirmed participants?
Park and street skateboarding will be the primary disciplines contested.
The championships were initially planned for Washington D.C.
Arisa Trew, Yoshizawa Coco, Keegan Palmer, and Yuto Horigome are among the confirmed participants.
Pro Tip: Preserve an eye on the World Skate website for the latest updates on the schedule, athlete roster, and live streaming information.
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