The World Rookie Skateboard Finals Velenje 2025 are ready to crown the new champions in Street and Bowl. On September 27–28, the Urbani Park of Velenje will host the best rookies from all over the world, battling for the crown in one of the most exciting weekends of the season.
These Finals are more than just a competition: they are a stepping stone to the international skateboarding scene. Alongside the titles and WCS Ranking points, winners will also secure top-level prizes: tickets to O Marisquiño 2026 and Mystic Sk8 Cup 2026, invitations to the Red Bull Special Experience, Golden Tickets for all 2026 World Rookie Skateboard events, plus entries to other international contests and special rewards from Blue Tomato, TSG, Boardriding.com, and WRT.
The program
The entire contest will take place on Saturday, September 27. The day kicks off with open practice sessions, followed by qualifications and finals for Street and Bowl. Street qualifications will be held in a jam session format, while finals will see the top 10 riders competing in 1-minute runs. Bowl finals will feature heats of 5 skaters, each with two 45-second runs plus a jam session. The action will continue until the evening Prize Giving Ceremony, where the new champions will be celebrated.
Live streaming
The highlight of the weekend, the Girls & Boys World Rookie Skateboard Street Finals, will be broadcast live on Saturday afternoon. Fans worldwide can follow the decisive runs directly online and watch the next generation of skateboarding legends rise.
WATCH HERE
Sunday in Velenje
Sunday, September 28, is reserved as a Weather Day. In case of bad weather, the contest will be moved here. Otherwise, the city will host a Photo and Video Shooting Day, capturing the best moments of the new champions.
Free side events
From Retro Pony Bike Rides and Castle tours to live music concerts, handball matches, and European Market celebrations, the city of Velenje offers a completely free side program. A unique blend of skateboarding, culture, and community makes the World Rookie Skateboard Finals Velenje 2025 the perfect ending to the season.
