2022 “Back on Track” Event Series
A Global Celebration of Roller Derby
WFTDA’s 2022 “Back on Track” Event Series is a global celebration of the re-emergence of our sport that will showcase a variety of roller derby events from around the world, taking place during our traditional postseason tournament time period of August through November. All of our Back on Track events will be listed on this page, along with links to buy tickets, watch online, or participate so you can join the celebration no matter where you are in the world!
Applications are still being accepted for events to be included in our celebration and receive support and resources from WFTDA to help run your event, as well as for individuals and teams who would like to receive updates about how to participate in chosen events. Any roller derby event is eligible to join—large or small, recreational or competitive, anywhere in the world! Read more and find out how to include your event or participate at community.wftda.org/events/2022.
This list will be updated as new events are accepted and information on applications, tickets, and broadcasts becomes available.
Five Nations 5NRD Showcase
August 27-28, 2022
High Wycombe, England
A WFTDA, MRDA, and JRDA event hosted by the Five Nations Organising Committee.
Vienna Roller Derby Doubleheader
September 24, 2022
Vienna, Austria
Vienna Roller Derby is excited to host games again! After not being able to host any games since the beginning of the pandemic, VRD is ready to play and look forward to sharing a great time with the derby community and showing their city how amazing this sport is.
Cosmo Chaos
Eurocup 2022
October 8-9, 2022
Malmö, Sweden
Featuring top European teams and, of course, falafel – hosted by Crime City Rollers.
The Birthday Bash
October 15-16, 2022
State College, PA, USA
Two, one-day tournaments featuring a bracket and mixers celebrating the anniversary of the host league, State College Area Roller Derby.
The Cactus Cup
October 22-23, 2022
Phoenix, AZ, USA
A full bracketed tournament featuring WFTDA teams hosted by Arizona Roller Derby.
Regional Rumble
October 22-23, 2022
Nelson, New Zealand
Hosted by Roller Derby Association of New Zealand (RDANZI) with support from Nelson Bays Roller Derby, this will be the second iteration of a regional event that was borne out of COVID where skaters from multiple leagues created regional teams and played it out.
???: Battle for the CHI-dra
October 28-30, 2022
Chicago, IL, USA
Happy Halloween! Windy City (T)Rollers will be hosting this tournament and match up teams from WFTDA’s old regional structure – including some seasonal fun bouts in the mix.
Help Windy name the tournament on their Instagram!
Hometown Throwdown
November 4-6, 2022
Portland, OR, USA
Rose City Rollers is bringing back this classic tournament featuring some high-level WFTDA play.
Mexico Roller Derby Tournament
November 19-20, 2022
Mexico City, Mexico
Leagues from around the world come celebrate roller derby. Hosted by Mexico City Roller Derby.
More coming soon!