Rockstar Energy Open Launches Second Signature Video Qualifying Series and Invites World's Top Skaters Back to Portland
Lilly Strachan Women’s Park Rockstar 2024 Portland ~ Photo Bryce Kanights
100+ Men’s and Women’s Top Pros and Emerging Talent to Energize Downtown Portland in Signature Park and Street Competitions, August 15-17
Portland, Ore. (June 11, 2025) -The Rockstar Energy Open returns to Portland’s iconic Waterfront Park from August 15–17 for its second annual edition, with athlete invites officially announced today – alongside the launch of the second annual Video Qualifier Series (VQS). This innovative series offers up-and-coming skaters the opportunity to earn a coveted spot on the competition roster.
Last year’s event attracted more than 25,000 fans, delivering an energetic, up-close experience that was completely free to attend. This year’s event will once again offer three days of elite skateboarding, two nights of live musical performances (lineup coming soon) and a vibrant festival atmosphere in the heart of Portland.
Confirmed invited athletes include:
Lazer Crawford– Rockstar Energy athlete and defending Men’s Street champion
Yurin Fuji – Women’s Skateboard Park Best Trick champion and X Games medalist
Keegan Palmer – Two-time Olympic gold medalist in Men’s Park and Rockstar Energy athlete
Braden Hoban – Rockstar Energy athlete, came in third last year in Men’s Street
Miyu Ito – Olympian, X Games Street gold and silver medalist
Tom Schaar– Olympic silver medalist and 14-time X Games medalist in Men’s Park
Bryce Wettstein – Two-time Olympian and X Games medalist in Women’s Park
Ruby Lilley – Olympian and X Games medalist in Women’s Park
More athletes to be announced soon
The Video Qualifier Series (VQS) officially kicked off on June 2, inviting skaters to submit entries via ThePlatfrm.com. Over the course of seven weeks, 20 winners will be selected to compete live in Portland. Weekly cash prizes will be awarded for Best Video Part (Men’s/Women’s), Best Trick and Viewer’s Choice. Previous VQS standouts include Olympian Jake Ilardi, Portland native Alex Lobasyuk and Kylie Frank, the Jackalope Fest Street winner. Winners will be announced July 28 (Women) and July 29 (Men), judged by the same world-class panel evaluating the Rockstar Energy Open. Full submission details and official rules can be found at ThePlatfrm.com.
"The Rockstar Energy Open was built in partnership with Rockstar Energy to spotlight not only the world’s top pros but also the next generation of skaters," said Kemp Curley, managing director, Platfrm. "Through the Video Qualifier Series, we’re able to bring amateurs and non-traditional contest skaters onto the same stage as invited pros—and the energy that results is truly unique. We are immensely proud of this event and what it represents."
“Rockstar Energy has always been about fueling people’s passions and celebrating bold self-expression,” said Steve Mateus, Director of Sports Marketing at PepsiCo. “The Rockstar Energy Open captures that spirit, it’s a place where seasoned legends and rising stars can share the same stage, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
The Rockstar Energy Open is free and open to the public, with VIP upgrade options available. In addition to competitions and live music, fans can explore local skate shops, food trucks, exclusive merch and sponsor activations – all in a dynamic, festival-style setting. The competitions will be livestreamed on ThePlatfrm.com and broadcast globally via Platfrm channels, ProSieben, FuelTV and more.
Stay updated by visiting theplatfrm.com and rockstarenergyopen.com, and following @theplatfrm and @rockstarenergy on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X.