WILD IN THE PARKS RETURNS TO EUROPE IN 2026

Iconic grassroots skate contest series makes its comeback with €10,000 European Championships finale

Ater a nine-year hiatus, the original format skate event will hit 11 skateparks across Europe, culminating in the European WITP Championships at Pier15 Skatepark in Breda, Netherlands, on October31, 2026, with a €10,000 prize purse.

Wild In The Parks bring together skaters of all skill levels in a fun, creative, and high-energy contest environment. Registration is free, and skaters qualify for the European Championships in the following categories:

  • 14 & under
  • 15 & over (open/am)
  • Women's and men's divisions

(Age considered as of champs date: October 31, 2026)

Local events may also run other categories or special prizes—make sure to get your local event info at the skatepark!

EUROPEAN WITP CHAMPIONSHIPS

Pier15, Breda, Netherlands. Saturday, October 31, 2026.

📍 Pier15 Skatepark, Veilingkade 12, 4815 HC Breda (Netherlands)

Come along to discover Europe's up-and-coming skate talent and enjoy a day full of surprises at this iconic skatepark.

The €10,000 prize purse is split across the four categories, including the Etnies 'Barge' Award, which gives €500 each to the man and the woman who send it hardest. There will also be a ton of prizes from Volcom and its partners (Etnies, Woodbrass, Censorship Skateboards, Ace Trucks…). 

Missed your local WITP stop? You still have a shot: there's a qualifier at Pier15 on the day. And since it's Halloween, the night doesn't end when the contest does. After the final, Pier15 turns into a party, with Dead Elvis and His One Man Grave and Knife Massage playing live, Sharon Coone on the decks and prizes for the best costumes. Come to skate, come to watch, and come dressed up. 

program

Friday, October 30
Practice: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, October 31
Local qualifier check-in: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Local qualifier: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Championships check-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Championships: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Volcom WITP Champs Aftermath (Halloween after-party): from 9:00 PM 
Live bands: Dead Elvis and His One Man Grave, Knife Massage
DJ set: Sharon Coone

Contest Format

Competitors skate in jams (heats) of 10–15 skaters for 15 minutes, simultaneously performing tricks across three zones judged individually.

At the end of each jam, the best trick of each skater in each zone is added up for ranking, so skaters are not penalized when they bail, and the nonstop action keeps the energy levels high.

Prizes & Finals

As always,there will be tons of prizes from Volcom and event partners, plus cash prizesat selected locations, and free drinks for participants.

Qualified skaters will be able to compete for the €10,000 prize money European Wild InThe Parks Championships on October 31st at one of the most exciting venues: Pier15 Skatepark in Breda, Netherlands.

Dates & Locations

  • June 13 | LATVIA – Riga, Miera dārzs Skatepark
  • June 13 | SLOVENIA – Radovljica, Zgosa DIY
  • June 20 | FRANCE – Bayonne Skatepark
  • September 5 | POLAND – Krakow, Skatepark Pradnicka
  • September 5 | GERMANY – Koln, North Brigade
  • September 19 | SPAIN – Madrid, Tetuan Skatepark
  • September 19 | AUSTRIA – Vienna Skatepark
  • September 20 | CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague, Mystic Skatepark
  • September (TBC) | GREECE – Nafpaktos
  • October 3 | UK – Bristol, Shredenhams
  • October 4 | BELGUIM – Wevelgem, Rampaffairz

European Championships

PIER15 Skatepark, Breda, Netherlands — October 31

2026 marks the return of these events that have seen so many skaters enjoy good times over the past decade—don’t hesitate to sign up at your closest location!