November 7, 2026
May 8, 2027
Two seasons. One Midwest skate community.
Skate Midwest is expanding.
What began as a single weekend of skateboarding at Q Skatepark is now becoming a year-round event series designed to bring the Midwest skate community together in new ways.
Fall — Game of S.K.A.T.E. on November 7th 2026
We’re kicking things off in the fall with the Skate Midwest Game of S.K.A.T.E., bringing the fast-paced, head-to-head competition of our Friday night contest into its own featured event.
It’s an afternoon built around technical skating, competition, and the energy of Game of S.K.A.T.E.—with skaters battling through each round for the chance to take the win.
Spring — May 8, 2027
The spring brings back the full Skate Midwest competition, featuring multiple divisions, high-energy contests, best trick sessions, and some of the best skateboarding from across the region.
By separating the two events, Skate Midwest has more opportunities to grow, bring people together, and showcase the Midwest skate scene throughout the year.
One brand. Two events. More skateboarding.
Skate Midwest is about progression and community.
Game of S.K.A.T.E
Saturday, November 7th
Double-Elimination Tournament
Start time: 4:00pm
Q Skatepark, 1727 Stout Field East Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Participants
Entry fee: $15.00
Divisions
Open Division
16 & Under
Admission / Spectators
Entry into the event is $5 to watch or skate and not compete. Kids 12 and under coming as spectators are free to enter.
Awards
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Open Division - Cash
Champion $200
Runner-up $125
Third $75
16 & Under - Shop Gift Card
Champion $75
Runner-up $50
Third Place $25
Game of Skate Rules
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The first skater tries a trick of their choice.
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No trick can be landed more than once.
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On offense (when demonstrating a trick) the trick must be landed clean on all four wheels: No toe drag, rail landings, manual landings, caspers, hands on the skateboard or on the ground.
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Grabs, no-complies, handplants or bonelesses are not allowed in the contest.
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If the first player does not land their trick, it is the next player’s turn.
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Once a player lands their trick cleanly the other player has to imitate it and land it first try as well.
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On defense (when imitating a trick) there is a bigger margin for error landings. This will be decided by a referee.
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If a defensive player does not land the trick demonstrated by the offensive player they receive a letter of the word S.K.A.T.E
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If you have already received four letters (S.K.A.T) you are allowed two tries for imitating a trick.
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Once a player has received all five letters (S.K.A.T.E) letters, they have lost and is out of the game of S.K.A.T.E.
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The last remaining skater wins.
Hold your spot. Your entry fee can be paid at the park.
