49 riders from 10 countries, big tricks and a packed weekend of skate culture at Boa Sombra.
The Portugal Rookie Fest 2026 brought the World Rookie Tour back to Peniche for two days of next-generation skateboarding. On August 29th and 30th, Boa Sombra welcomed 49 registered riders from 10 countries and more than 500 spectators and visitors, turning the venue into an international meeting point for young skaters, families and the local community.
Two days of Skateboarding and community vibes
Saturday kicked things off with a Best Trick Challenge on the new obstacles at the outdoor plaza. Riders from different countries shared the spot, pushed each other and warmed up for Sunday’s main competition.
The weekend went well beyond the contest. Street-art workshops, the Snow Lab, parkour demonstrations, live graffiti, fingerboard activities and live bands brought together skateboarding, creativity and street culture.
On Sunday, the competition moved into full swing. Clean lines, technical tricks and consistency made every run count as riders battled for the Portuguese titles and qualification towards the World Rookie Skateboard Finals.
Portugal Rookie Fest 2026 results
ROOKIE BOYS
🥇 Diogo Costa (POR)
🥈 Ruben Carlos (POR)
🥉 Alai Ruiz Chavez (ESP)
ROOKIE GIRLS
🥇 Natalia Muñoz (ESP)
🥈 Maria Leonor Rodrigues (POR)
🥉 Luz Mesquita (POR)
GROM BOYS
🥇 Pacal Teixeira (POR)
🥈 Kayden Cantoni (ESP)
🥉 Sahar Toledo (POR)
GROM GIRLS
🥇 Carmo Gautier (POR)
🥈 Vega Santa Maria (ESP)
🥉 Sarah Gonzalez (ESP)
Overall Champions: Pacal and Natalia
Portugal’s Pacal Teixeira, winner of Grom Boys, and Spain’s Natalia Muñoz, winner of Rookie Girls, were crowned Overall Champions after standout performances against a strong international field. Both delivered the style, consistency and level needed to rise above the competition.
The podium finishers across all four categories earned qualification for the 2026 World Rookie Skateboard Finals, taking place in Celje, Slovenia, from September 25th to 27th.
Portugal delivered the riders, the crowd and the vibes. Now the road leads to Slovenia, where the next generation will battle for the World Rookie titles.
The next generation keeps rolling. See you in Celje!
