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 showcasing a variety of roller derby events from around the world, taking place during our traditional postseason tournament time period starting in August and ending in December. 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.
Detroit Roller Derby v Gem City Roller Derby
December 10, 2022
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit Roller Derby will host Gem City Roller Derby in a closed game in Detroit’s Historic Masonic Temple on December 10, 2022.
Piratas en el Asfalto
December 8-11, 2022
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This WFTDA-regulation tournament hosted by Sailor City Rollers will be the final event in the WFTDA 2022 Back on Track Global Event Series.
Previous Events
Five Nations 5NRD Showcase
August 27-28, 2022
High Wycombe, England
This two day roller derby extravaganza hosted by the Five Nations Organising Committee featuring a mix of 19 WFTDA, MRDA, and JRDA teams from all over the UK and Ireland.
Cincinnati Rollergirls Doubleheader
September 10, 2022
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati Rollergirls is returning to the track for a doubleheader with A and B teams at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, on September 10, 2022.
South Shore Roller Derby
September 17, 2022
Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
South Shore Roller Derby is hosting Circle City Roller Derby and Lafayette Roller Derby in a WFTDA-regulation double header, starting at 5pm CT.
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.
Spills and Thrills
September 24, 2022
Wellington, New Zealand
Spills and Thrills hosted by Richter City Roller Derby on September 24, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand is a one-day sevens-style tournament tournament.
As Brigantias Doubleheader
September 24, 2022
A Coruña, Spain
As Brigantias Roller Derby in A Coruña, Spain, is hosting a doubleheader on September 24, 2022 starting at 4:30pm. As Brigantias A is playing St. Pauli Roller Derby, and B team is playing La Güestia Roller Derby Asturies.
Cosmo Chaos
October 1-2, 2022
Vallejo, CA, USA
A two-day event hosted by the California Derby Galaxy, featuring teams from Rose City Rollers, Denver Roller Derby, V-Town Roller Derby, and Seattle.
Eurocup 2022
October 8-9, 2022
Malmö, Sweden
The 8 top teams of European Roller Derby will compete in 10 exciting games in this two-day cup hosted by Crime City Rollers.
The Birthday Bash
October 15-16, 2022
State College, PA, USA
State College Area Roller Derby’s Birthday Bash Tournament has eight teams, two brackets, ten games, and cake! SCAR Derby is celebrating their 12th Birthday the best way they know how: with two days of amazing roller derby!
The Cactus Cup
October 21-23, 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.
The Flavortahn Throwdahn
October 22, 2022
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The The Flavortahn Throwdahn, hosted by by Steel City Roller Derby, will feature four 20-minute-half games, plus a final match of the top-scoring teams.
Portsmouth Roller Wenches Doubleheader
October 22, 2022
Portsmouth, England, UK
Portsmouth Roller Wenches in Portsmouth, UK is running a doubleheader on October 22, 2022 to bring some roller derby play back to their region. Portsmouth will play Kent Roller Derby followed by a spooky intermediate challenge scrimmage between the Scrim Reapers and the Roller Ghouls.
Rainy Weekender
October 22-23, 2022
Manchester, England, UK
Not more dreaded sunny days, but a Rainy Weekender takes place in Manchester, UK, from October 22-23, 2022. Rainy City Roller Derby will host four games of top tier derby plus a bootcamp for skaters to hone their skills.
A Spanish Double Header
October 22, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
“Back On Track” meets the Mediterranean: beach, sun, and hostias in a double header event hosted by Barcelona Roller Derby, featuring Reus Roller Derby and EASO Avengers. So get your skates (and sangrias) ready!
Vienna Roller Derby Doubleheader #2
October 22, 2022
Vienna, Austria
In their second entry in the Back on Track event series, Vienna Roller Derby will host Zürich City Roller Derby and Roller Derby Regensburg in a doubleheader.
Diosas v Diosas
October 23, 2022
Puerto Montt, Chile
Diosas v Diosas is an interleague WFTDA Regulation game held by Diosas Volcanicas Roller Derby in Puerto Montt, Chile on October 23, 2022.
Night of the Rolling Dead: Battle for the CHI-dra
October 29-30, 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. Featuring Boston Roller Derby, California Derby Galaxy, and Minnesota Roller Derby.
Helloween Battle
October 29, 2022
São Paulo, Brazil
It’s a Helloween Battle in São Paulo, Brazil as the Ladies of Helltown host a scrimmage doubleheader, with one WFTDA Regulation scrimmage and one that will be adapted for new skaters.
Hometown Throwdown
November 4-6, 2022
Portland, OR, USA
Rose City Rollers is bringing back this classic tournament featuring Denver Roller Derby, Montreal Roller Derby, Arch Rival Roller Derby, and a special European All Star Team in some high-level WFTDA play. Tickets are still available and Rose City will stream the event live on their Facebook page.
All Aboard! Roller Derby Triple Header
November 12, 2022
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
All Aboard The Freight Train! Join Columbia Roller Derby and guest trainer, Freight Train, for a skate clinic which will include mixer games where participants get to skate with her, followed by a men’s game between Carolina Wreckingballs and Atlanta Men’s Roller Derby.
Namur Skate Around Tournament
November 12-13, 2022
Namur, Belgium
Namur Roller Derby’s Skate Around tournament returns for its 4th edition on November 12-13, 2022 in Namur, Belgium; featuring Birmingham Roller Derby, Zurich Roller Derby, Sam Roller Derby, and Namur Roller Derby.
As Brigantias Three-Team Event
November 19, 2022
A Coruña, Spain
As Brigantias Roller Derby will host Crime City Rollers and Rotterdam Roller Derby in a triple-header, in their second event in the Back on Track Event Series.
Camino al Michtlàn – Mexico Roller Derby Tournament
November 19-20, 2022
Mexico City, Mexico
Leagues from around the world celebrate roller derby in Mexico! Hosted by Mexico City Roller Derby. Featuring:
Mexico City Roller Derby
Bogotá Bone Breakers
Rock & Roller Queens
Baja Roller Derby
Golden City Rollers
El Paso Roller Derby
Hard Block Life International Tournament
November 26-27, 2022
Helsinki, Finland
Hard Block Life International Tournament hosted by Helsinki Roller Derby on November 26-27, 2022, closed out the European Back on Track season. This two-day event featured six games between Helsinki Roller Derby A and C teams, Toulouse Roller Derby, Stockholm Roller Derby, Kallio Rolling Rainbow, and Tampere Roller Derby.