You’ve no doubt heard rumours circulating regarding SLS Street League coming to London this year, so here’s the official word from SLS themselves, along with dates, venue and ticketing information.
It’s been a long time since the capital saw a global skateboarding event (G-97 perhaps?) so it’s great to see The Mayor of London so onside with skateboarding again.
See below for all the confirmed information as it stands.
More to come very soon…
STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING SET FOR SPECTACULAR 2018 LONDON DEBUT
In the wake of its recent agreement regarding the Olympic qualification pathway with World Skate (the IOC-recognized international federation), the world’s most prestigious skateboarding competition will make its London debut next month at The Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 26-27 May.
Hosting the opening event of this prestigious tour is a major coup for London, as SLS and World Skate prepare street skateboarding for its inaugural appearance in the Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020.
Tickets for the SLS Pro Open London will go on sale today, generating excitement from the skate community, including British skateboarding legend Geoff Rowley.
“British skateboarding has held some incredible contests in the past that have gone on to grow and shape the skate scene in Europe – and worldwide. It’s great to see the city of London embracing that rich culture by bringing SLS to the city.”
Geoff Rowley
As well as showcasing the world’s best street skaters, the SLS Pro Open London will shine the spotlight on the capital’s rich street skating scene, challenging negative perceptions of the sport and celebrating the creativity, physicality, and sense of community at its core.
2017 SLS World Champion Nyjah Huston (USA) and top contender Shane O’Neill (Australia) are among the big names set to intermix with an exciting group of up-and- coming athletes that will compete in London over the bank holiday weekend.
The athletes will battle it out on a custom-built concrete skate plaza, designed to inspire innovative tricks and take skateboarding to new heights. The competition features an exciting easy-to-follow format, anchored by instant scoring, resulting in down to the last trick ‘buzzer-beater’ moments that appeal to both die-hard fans and new spectators alike.
This year’s World Tour will debut a long-awaited women’s qualifier, featuring 2015 winner, Leticia Bufoni (Brazil) and reigning back-to- back champion Lacey Baker (USA).
