Roller Derby World Cup - Innsbruck 2025
The fourth Roller Derby World Cup (RDWC) was held at Innsbruck's Olympia World between the 3rd and 6th of July 2025, hosted by Fearless Bruisers Roller Derby, Innsbruck. The world wide pandemic had delayed this event but it didn't deter skaters from across the world putting togetehr teams to represent thier nations. 48 teams competed in this World Cup, making it the biggest event held to date. Up from the 38 teams in Manchester (2018), 30 in Dallas (2014) and 13 at the first World Cup in Toronto in 2011.
France broke into the top four for the first time, taking fourth spot after a bronze playoff game against England. England went one better on Manchester and secured third, whilst Australia and USA fought it out in a replay of the 2018 final. The USA taking the title as they did in 2018.
For this event I decided to go as an event photographer so that I could cover a bit of everything on offer. Below are a selection of photographs from the event. The full albums can be found on my Facebook page.
The fourth Roller Derby World Cup, held in Innsbruck by the Fearless Bruisers Roller Derby.
The parade through the city before the opeing day of the World Cup.
Musicians accompany the parade.
Fuego Latino Roller Derby.
Canada takes on Australia in one of the elimination games.
Japan versus Greece.
England against Italy in one of the seeding rounds.
The Parade of Nations.
Spectators enjoying the World Cup.
Volunteers taking on the admin, which is considerable in hosting such a large event.
Sweden against Scotland on the opening morning of the World Cup.
The announcing crew.
West Indies celebrating after their game.
Finland versus France.
Fuego Latino take on the USA.
Portugal against Germany.
Shaolynn announcing one of the group games.
Nederlands vs France.
Canada versus Australia.
Volunteers are the backbone of the event and are essential to make sure the event runs smoothly.
Columbia skaters watching the final.
Half-time entertainment.
England play against France in the third/fourth game. England won to take the Bronze medal.
The start of the final, Australia against the USA, a repeat of the 2018 final in Manchester.
The Australian jammer evades the defence of the USA.
The winners. The USA have one all four World Cups.
