WFTDA North America Playoffs California — Hosted by BAD

Join Bay Area Derby for a weekend packed of action with WFTDA sanctioned games for the 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs. Watch as 12 of the best roller derby leagues in North America compete for a chance to enter in the Global Championships in Malmö, Sweden. Three full days of derby madness. This is perfect for a friends’ night out, date night, or even family fun! Looking to take this date night to the next level? Expect vendors, food, drinks, and most important of all– roller derby!

Meet the 12 teams competing for a chance to play in the Global Championships:

1. Rose City Rollers, Wheels of Justice, Oregon
2. Denver Roller Derby, Mile High Club, Colorado
3. Angel City Derby, Hollywood Scarlets, California
4. California Derby Galaxy Supernovas, California
5. Santa Cruz Derby Groms, Legacy A, California
6. Rose City Rollers, Axles of Annihilation, Oregon
7. Rat City Roller Derby, Washington
8. Arizona Roller Derby, All-Stars, Arizona
9. Denver Roller Derby, Bruising Altitude, Colorado
10. Jet City Roller Derby, Washington
11. Baja Roller Derby, Mexico
12. Sacramento Roller Derby, Maul Stars, California

Hungry? Enjoy food provided by local food vendors Whey On Wheels and Pickles N’ Smoke.

Thirsty? Our BAD Bars will alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a chance for you to try Bay Area Derby’s own SKATEZILLA American IPA style beer brewed by Epidemic Ales!

Check out our Vendor Village, which features Bay Area artists, small businesses and organizations such as:

• Body Breakdown Movement and Nutrition
• Body Mechanix Fitness
• Campfires & Coffee
• Jirsa Paints
• Longstride
• Rudechix
• Side Stitches by Sammy
• Muscle Crud | Sorry Not Sorry
• Souvenaire by Really Sweet Tees
• Team Tsunami
• The Booksmith
• The WildCard Co.
• Thread Sweat & Tears
• TOR’s Quad Shop

Families and kids welcome– you just might spot some members of the Bay Area Derby Juniors, our 12-17 league!

Interested in becoming a “BAD Hand” Volunteer and getting into games for free? Apply at this link!

Interested in vending? Apply at this link!

NA WEST SPECIAL: Don’t miss the Team USA Roller Derby Bootcamp happening Sunday, May 17 from 9-11am! Get your tickets here!

Schedule

• Game 1, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Arizona All-Stars vs. Denver Bruising Altitude 
• Game 2, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Santa Cruz Groms vs. Sacramento Maul Stars
• Game 3, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Rose City Axles of Annihilation vs. Baja Roller Derby
• Game 4, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Rat City Roller Derby vs. Jet City Roller Derby
• Game 5, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Rose City Wheels of Justice vs. Denver Bruising Altitude
• Game 6, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, California Derby Galaxy Supernovas vs. Santa Cruz Derby Groms

• Game 7, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Denver Mile High Club vs. Rat City
• Game 8, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Angel City Scarlets vs. Rose City Axles of Annihilation
• Game 9, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, California Derby Galaxy Supernovas vs. Denver Bruising Altitude
• Game 10, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Rose City Wheels of Justice vs. Santa Cruz Derby Groms
• Game 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Rat City vs. Angel City Scarlets
• Game 12, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Denver Mile High Club vs. Rose City Axles of Annihilation

• Game 13, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Arizona All-Stars vs. Jet City
• Game 14, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Sacramento Maul Stars vs. Baja Roller Derby
• Game 15, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM, California Derby Galaxy Supernovas vs. Angel City Scarlets
• Game 16, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Santa Cruz Derby Groms vs. Rose City Axles of Annihilation 
• Game 17, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Rose City Wheels of Justice vs. Denver Mile High Club

Thank you to our sponsors! 

• 187 Killer Pads
• Beary Crafty
• Body Breakdown Movement and Mechanix
• Body Mechanix
• Brianna Brownell Art
• Bruised Boutique
• Campfires & Coffee
• Derby Beast
• Derby Girl Designs
• Epidemic Ales
• Jirsa Paints
• Krash Course
• Longstride
• Pickles N’ Smoke
• Riedell
• RollerCon
• Rudechix
• S1
• Side Stitches by Sammy
• Sincere Cider
• Sorry Not Sorry
• Souvenaire by Really Sweet Tees
• TAWP Sports
• Team Tsunami
• The Booksmith
• The WildCard Co.
• Threads Sweat and Tears
• TOR’s Quad Shop
• Triple Eight
• WFTDA Insurance
• Whey on Wheels

Accessibility Information:

Richmond Memorial Auditorium is wheelchair accessible with an entry ramp. Accessible seating is available on the ground floor right next to the track and consists of folding chairs with no armrest that can be moved around as needed. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are also available on the second floor located near the elevator. The event can get loud with cheering and the announcers. Richmond Memorial Auditorium is a 14-minute, relatively flat walk from Richmond BART. There is a parking lot across the street at Nevin Ave & Civic Center Plaza with accessible parking spots. There is also a parking lot behind the auditorium at 25th Street & Barrett Ave with accessible parking spots. Please contact events@bayareaderby.com with accessibility questions or concerns.