TEMPE – Quietly building one of the strongest skateboarding communities in the country, Arizona is now on the map for professional skateboarding. On August 29, that growth receives one of its biggest validations yet as Street League Skateboarding returns to Tempe, bringing the world’s premier street skating competition back to where its story began. Hosting the event at Mullett Arena isn’t simply about nostalgia; it’s proof that Arizona has become a destination worthy of one of the sport’s biggest stages.
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Aug 23, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; The new Multi-Purpose Arena Mullett Arena, in recognition of Donald “Donze” and Barbara Mullet © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
The significance stretches well beyond a single competition. Skateboarding has transformed dramatically since becoming an Olympic sport, exposing millions of new fans to elite competition while creating unprecedented opportunities for young athletes. That momentum has reached the Valley, where events like Cowtown’s Phoenix Pro-Am have become annual showcases for some of the world’s best talent while strengthening Arizona’s reputation within the skating community.
Aug 7, 2024; Paris, France; Tom Schaar (USA) skates in the skateboarding park final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at La Concorde 4. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Street League Skateboarding takes over Tempe:
Arizona native Dashawn Jordan, whose growing popularity, including his recent collaboration with the Arizona Diamondbacks, has made him one of the event’s biggest local attractions. Street League Skateboarding also includes a roster of internationally recognized stars including Angelo Caro, Chaz Ortiz, and Chris Cole.
Dashawn Jordan, of Chandler, competes in the men’s Street final during the 2022 summer Dew Tour competition and festival at Lauridsen skatepark Friday, July 29, 2022 in Des Moines. © Meg McLaughlin/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
For Arizona State University and Mullett Arena, hosting Street League further diversifies a venue already known for hockey, concerts, and major sporting events. More importantly, it introduces thousands of new visitors and a national audience to Tempe, reinforcing Arizona’s ability to host world-class competitions across multiple sports. The lasting impact will be measured by the young fans who leave believing Arizona isn’t just a top-tier place to skate; it’s one of the places where the future of skateboarding is being written.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
