The 2026 U.S. Open of Freestyle Skateboarding
13 June - 14 June
The Venice Beach department of Recreation and Parks in coordination with the USA Freestyle Skateboarding Association presents the U.S. Open of Freestyle Skateboarding! Join the best freestyle skateboarders in the world for a Pro/Am freestyle showdown at the iconic Venice Beach Roller Dance Plaza!
Where is it?
The Venice Beach Roller Dance Plaza
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
When is it?
Pro/Am Open: June 13th, 9am – 6pm
Rookies: June 14th, 10am – 1pm
Registration
Registration is limited to 40 skaters. The fee for early registration is $30usd. Online pre-registration ends on May 30th, 2025. The fee for in-person registration is $40 usd.
Register Here
Divisions
The Pro-Am open division will take place on June 13th, 2026 between 9am And 6pm The Rookies Division will take place on June 14th, 2026 between 10am and 1pm. The Rookies competition is intended to be a mellow introduction to freestyle skateboarding and our vibrant community.
Format
Each rider will have two 90-second runs. The highest score will be counted. In the event of a tie, the lower scores will be used as a tie breaker.
The Rookies division will include two 60-second runs.
Surface Size
The competition surface measures approx. 80′ x 30′. The surface is kidney shaped with smooth concrete and minimal cracks.
Entry Fee
The pre-registration entry fee for the U.S. Open of Freestyle is $30. This grants competitors access to the competition surface for the day and a goodie bag.
Prizes
For the First Annual U.S. Open, prizes will include cash, skateboard decks, wheels, trucks, stickers, bearings, and trophies
Media
Competition routines for the 2026 U.S. Open of Freestyle Skateboarding will be available on YouTube via the Footwork Skate Productions YouTube Channel.
Parking
We recommend parking at 2100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291. This is the closest parking lot to our competition surface with a relatively inexpensive price for all-day parking. We would recommend bringing cash for parking.
Airports
We recommend flying in to the following airports for this event
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) – 7 miles
Long Beach Airport (LGB) – 29 miles
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – 33 Miles
Hotels
The Samesun, Venice Beach
https://samesun.com/venice-beach-hostel/
The Kinney
https://www.thekinneyvenicebeach.com/
The Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach