Mizuho Hasegawa - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Durso

The Women’s Park Final started the day with an electric heat with Sky Brown, Bryce Wettstein and Mizuho Hasegawa upping the ante with every run. After the second round of runs, Bryce Wettstein and Sky Brown sat atop the leaderboard. However, last year’s champion Mizuho Hasegawa saved her best for the final run of the contest to jump from third to first place. Her unique line included a kickflip Indy over the hip and went alley oop to nosegrind on the vert wall and a crowd-pleasing stall on the Rockstar Energy logo feature. As Sky and Bryce lifted her onto their shoulders to celebrate, Mizuho yelled, “I’m so happy!”

Women’s podium - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Durso

Women’s Park Final Results

1. Mizuho Hasegawa (JPN) 86.20

2. Sky Brown (GBR) 84.66

3. Bryce Wettstein (USA) 82.00

4. Heili Sirvio (FIN) 77.00

5. Ruby Lilley (USA) 76.83

6. Lilly Erickson (USA) 76.83

7. Minna Stess (USA) 75.50

8. Hinano Kusaki (JPN) 74.33

9. Jordan Santana (USA) 73.00

10. Lady Meek (USA) 70.83

11. Yurin Fujii (JPN) 65.00

12. Aaliyah Wilson (AUS) 63.00

Coco Yoshizawa - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Ballard

Women’s Street Final

The Women’s Street Final saw a Japanese podium sweep led by Coco Yoshizawa. Ibuki Matsumoto laid down a heater in her first run to take the top spot ahead of the rest of the field by more than 10 points. But on her final run, Coco landed a run that included a kickflip frontside boardslide the handrail, gap to back 50-50 on the bump to hubba, backside tailslide on step-up wedge ledge, backside lipslide flatbar, frontside bluntslide the flat bar, 360 flip up the step-up and a bigflip frontside boardslide the handrail to take the win. Twelve-year old Mei Oseki, who was a VQS competitor in 2024, took the third place win. 

“I couldn’t land all the tricks I wanted to in practice, so I wasn’t expecting to win the competition. I had so much fun and I’m super happy I was able to pull it off,” said Coco Yoshizawa 

Women’s Street Podium - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Ortiz

Women’s Street Final Results

1. Coco Yoshizawa (JPN) 92.46

2. Ibuki Matsumoto (JPN) 90.66

3. Mei Ozeki (JPN) 81.33

4. Aoi Fukada (JPN) 76.63

5. Paige Heyn (USA) 75.00

6. Niko Sugimoto (JPN) 72.66

7. Yuri Ashizawa (JPN) 65.50

8. Secret Lynn (USA) 53.66

9. Meagan Guy (USA) 48.66

10. Valentina Petric (CHI) 41.50

We’re excited to share the full line-up of pro and emerging park and street skaters for the second annual Rockstar Energy Open that will be taking place at Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland this weekend!

The dates are locked: August 15-17, and so are the skaters. The Rockstar Energy Open returns to Portland, Oregon, at Waterfront Park for FREE once again, and this year’s lineup has only gotten better!

Find the 2025 event details and everything you need on ThePlatfrm.com under RSEO. The location, daily schedule, official live stream, live music, VIP access and info, plus highlights from 2024 are all available.

Saturday - Women’s Park Final 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM - WATCH IT HERE

SUNDAY - WOMEN’S STREET FINAL 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM - WATCH IT HERE

Can Aoi Uemura repeat her win in 2025? Only time will tell, but for now, we know she is confirmed. Nothing is certain, though. Secret Lynn will be returning to Portland and sure to send it, plus additions to the lineup such as Paige Heyn and Ibuki Matsumoto make this year’s event anything but a safe bet. Check out the current confirmed women below.

• Coco Yoshizawa

• Paige Heyn

• Ibuki Matsumoto

• Valentina Petric

• Secret Lynn

• Mei Ozeki

• Meagan Guy

Locked in to defend her title, Mizuho Hasegawa is confirmed for Portland along with 2024 third-place winner Yurin Fuji. But nothing is promised. Sky Brown will be joining the mix this year, as will X Games gold medalist Heili Sirvio, alongside other familiar ripping women. Read on below for the current list of women confirmed.

• Sky Brown

• Yurin Fujii

• Lilly Erickson

• Bryce Wettstein

• Ruby Lilley

• Heili Sirvio

• Hinano Kusaki

• Mizuho Hasegawa

• Jordan Santana

• Lady Meek

• Minna Stess

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. 
 

The Rockstar Energy Open Returns to Portland for Another World-Class Skateboarding Event This August

Expanding on Last Year’s Success, the Rockstar Energy Open Continues to Amplify Skateboarding Culture with a Free Weekend of Top-Tier Competition, Music, Art, and More

We just want to mention that after all the Olympic Qualifiers, and the Olympics, it felt really great to see the vibe of a true skate contest - where it wasn’t about strategy and points. Skaters were just going for it and having a blast - this contest felt like skateboarding at its core are we are stoked it’s back!

Press Release:

Portland, Ore. (March 19, 2025) – Rockstar Energy is thrilled to announce the return of the Rockstar Energy Open, August 15-17, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Building on the momentum of its groundbreaking inaugural event, which attracted 25,000 fans and featured more than 100 skaters, this year’s Rockstar Energy Open will once again transform Downtown Portland’s historic Waterfront Park into the epicenter of skateboard culture. The event will bring together the world’s best skateboarding pros, emerging talent, and die-hard fans for another unforgettable three-day experience alongside Rockstar athletes such as two-time Olympic gold medalist, Keegan Palmer, fan-favorite, Chris Joslin, and defending Men’s Street Final champion, Lazer Crawford.

The Rockstar Energy Open provides a global stage for top street and park skateboarders, offering custom-built courses designed to showcase the highest level of progression and creativity. The event will once again feature an inclusive Video Qualifying Series (VQS) on ThePlatfrm.com, giving skaters worldwide the opportunity to earn their spot to compete alongside the best invited pro skateboarders.

Starting June 2, 2025, skaters can submit their video parts for the chance to be selected to compete in Portland. Weekly cash prizes will be given out over the course of the seven-week VQS for best men’s and women’s video parts, overall best trick, and viewer’s choice. The same world-class judges attending the Rockstar Energy Open will judge the VQS and determine who secures a coveted spot in Portland. Full submission details and official rules can be found at theplatfrm.com.

In addition to world-class skateboarding, the Rockstar Energy Open will feature live music, art installations, and an interactive fan village. Fans can explore gear from local skate shops, a variety of food trucks, purchase exclusive event merchandise, and discover products from event partners, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere that extends beyond the competition.

“The Rockstar Energy Open is a truly authentic skateboard event that allows up and coming skaters the opportunity to qualify into the main event through our VQS series,” said Steve Mateus, Director of Sports Marketing at PepsiCo. “Last year we witnessed an impressive display of emerging talent, with athletes like Lazer Crawford stepping into the spotlight and making a mark on the competition. This year we’re excited to see more standout performances while continuing to fuel the skateboarding community with the sustained mind-body energy they need both on and off the course.”

Pro skateboarder, and Rockstar athlete, Braden Hoban, who placed third behind Lazer’s groundbreaking win in the 2024 Rockstar Energy Open Men’s Street Finals, shared his excitement: “The Rockstar Energy Open is an amazing event for both fans and athletes. It’s incredible to see up-and-coming skaters like Lazer getting a shot at competing with the best, and I’m hyped to be a part of it again this year.”

Kemp Curley, Managing Director of Platfrm, added, “We’re pumped to return to Portland for another incredible year of skateboarding, music, and community. The Pacific Northwest has a deep skateboarding heritage, and this event continues to be our way of celebrating that scene and the next generation of talent.”

The Rockstar Energy Open remains free and open to the public, with VIP upgrade options available for an enhanced experience. The competition will be live-streamed on ThePlatfrm.com and distributed globally through platforms including Platfrm channels, ProSieben, FuelTV, and more. To stay updated on the event, visit theplatfrm.com and rockstarenergyopen.com, and follow @theplatfrm and @rockstarenergy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Aoi Uemura - Rockstar Open, Portland - Womens_Street

Women's Skateboard Street Podium at the 2024 Rockstar Energy Open. L to R: Miyu Ito, Aoi Uemura and Pamela Rosa. Photo Credit: Getty Images for Rockstar Energy Open.

Portland, Oregon (August 25, 2024) - The third and final day of the Rockstar Energy Open concluded at the historic Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The Men’s Park Final, Men’s and Women’s Skateboard Street took center stage in front of a packed venue. 

In the Women’s Street Final, Japan’s Aoi Uemura dominated the competition with the 15-year-old scoring nearly five points higher than second place Miyu Ito and 12 points higher than third place Pamela Rosa. Aoi used her second run to land a front blunt on the double set handrail, a backside lipslide on the A-frame and frontside feeble grind on the double set handrail, bettering her first run by 13 points. 
 

Mei Ozeki_front board - Finals Women’s Street - Rockstar Energy Open , Portland

But we also want to talk about eleven year old, Mei Ozeki, who worked her way up from the VQS and put on a great show for the crowd. At just eleven years old she held her own under pressure and should be on your radar as “one to watch!”

How to Watch
Highlights from Competition can be viewed on ThePlatfrm.com. Stay updated by visiting theplatfrm.com and rockstarenergyopen.com, and following @theplatfrm and @rockstarenergy on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and X. 

If you can’t be there in person here are ways to watch it all go down LIVE!

The competition will be live streamed on ThePlatfrm.com and can also be viewed globally on streaming networks including Platfrm channels, Proseiben, FuelTV and more.

Portland, Oregon (August 21, 2024) - The 2024 Rockstar Energy Open is thrilled to welcome title sponsor and strategic partner Rockstar Energy Drink®, plus 32 national, regional and non-profit event partners for the inaugural event August 23 - 25 at the historic Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Through dynamic on-site and content integrations, partnerships ranging from national brands such as Rockstar Energy Drink to local skate shops like Tactics Portland will enhance fan and athlete experiences as well as become synonymous with skate culture. In addition, Rockstar Energy Open’s non-profit partnerships are focused on creating a lasting impact in the community of Portland. 

The Rockstar Energy Drink title sponsorship underscores the brand’s support of the skate industry, from both a pro and grassroots level. The brand has a long and storied pro skate team, which includes Keegan Palmer, Chris Joslin, Braden Hoban, Cory Juneau and more. 

As title sponsor, Rockstar Energy Drink will be integrated into course designs, custom content, on-site experiences, product sampling and event marketing. The partnership also fueled the first-ever Video Qualifier Series, giving amateur and non-contest skaters an avenue to compete at a world-class event. 

“We are excited to kick off the first-ever Rockstar Energy Open this weekend,” said Steve Mateus, director of sports marketing, Rockstar Energy. “We hope the local fans and our loyal skateboarding community are as excited as we are to bring this new, world-class event to the heart of Portland, recognizing and celebrating both professional and up-and-coming skaters in a truly fun and engaging way.”

Christian Thomas, Director of Partnerships at the Rockstar Energy Open added, “We are proud to collaborate with so many local Portland businesses and national partners who genuinely share our deep-rooted passion for skateboard culture. These meaningful partnerships are essential in staying true to the unique spirit of our community, and we look forward to building deeper connections with these valuable relationships for years to come."

Activation highlights that fans can expect include:

Title sponsor Rockstar Energy Drink will have several onsite activations including the Rockstar Cool Down Lounge featuring signature Rockstar Cocktails and Mocktails, a Rockstar Jeep to sample products and a Rockstar athlete autograph signing session scheduled for Friday from 1-2pm.

• Fred Meyer and 7-Eleven will run regional sweepstakes promoted through point of sales materials in 380 stores across the region, where participants will have an opportunity to enter and win VIP passes to the Rockstar Energy Open.

• Hyperice will keep athletes ready to skate at the Rockstar Recovery Zone powered by Hyperice and provide course-side recovery gear. 

• Nixon will design custom Rockstar Energy Open-branded trophy watches for Best Trick Jam competition winners.

• Portland Gear will feature a pop-up shop and provide custom Portland Gear bags for the Rockstar Energy Open award ceremonies.

• Tactics Portland’s pop-up shop will offer a self-serve skate deck assembly area and fan games. 

• Merge4 collaborated on a custom Rockstar Energy Open branded sock available at the Rockstar Energy Open merch booth and will also have giveaways and socks for sale at their booth

• Proximo Brands will be featured at GA and VIP area bars, including Pendleton Whiskey, Three Olives Vodka, Jose Cuervo and Kraken Gold Rum.

• 10 Barrel Brewing Co, Kona Big Wave and BeatBox products will be available at GA and VIP area bars.

Lakai, Limitless Mental Performance and Wy’East Mountain Academy will also be activating on-site, in addition to the Rockstar Energy Open Merch Booth where fans can purchase new event gear, including hats, long and short-sleeved t-shirts, hoodies, custom Rockstar Energy Open skate decks, and more.

Non-Profit Partners
 

• Stop by the Exposure Skate booth and learn about their mission to empower women, girls, trans and nonbinary individuals through skateboarding and teaching compassion through service. They will be supporting community activations at Rockstar Energy Open, including a skateboard and helmet giveaway program intended for first-time skateboarders, learners and those who may be in need. 

• Boarding 4 Breast Cancer’s Skate The River on Sunday, August 25 - B4BC will bring their  Summer Skate Series to Portland with a skate-bike-roll five miles along the Willamette River to fundraise for B4BC's education, prevention and survivorship programs. Help them get to their 20K goal by registering at the B4BC booth where they will be activating all weekend (minimum $25 donation). The more you fundraise, the more chances to win awesome prizes from their partners. 

Other non-profit partners will include Bodecker Foundation, Dream Big City, Save A Brain and Steel Bridge Skate Coalition. 

As part of the stacked weekend festivities, fans will be treated to two live musical performances by Surf Mesa on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Don Diablo on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Rockstar Energy Open is also proud to feature three local artists who will each do live art installations during the weekend on 16-ft wide x 4-ft high murals. Fans will also enjoy local fare food trucks. 

Rockstar Energy Open would also like to thank regional partners Travel Portland, Sport Oregon and the City of Portland for their partnership in bringing the event to Portland –  one of the country’s most established skateboard communities– as well as national partners California Skateparks, Scrim Junkies and Sun Bum for their support. 

Rockstar Energy Open is free and open to the public, with VIP upgrade options available for an elevated experience. The competition will be live streamed on ThePlatfrm.com and can also be viewed globally on streaming networks including Platfrm channels, Proseiben, FuelTV and more. To watch the official launch video, click here, and stay updated by visiting theplatfrm.com and rockstarenergyopen.com, and following @theplatfrm and @rockstarenergy on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and X.