Lilac City Roller Derby Seeks Permanent Spokane Venue
The league is currently without a home rink while preparing for a major anniversary tournament in November.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Ice Shows
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Lilac City Roller Derby, a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, continues to search for a permanent home venue in Spokane. The league has faced barriers including high facility costs and specific track requirements needed for official ranking purposes.
Why it matters
Securing a local home base is essential for the organization, which serves four distinct teams and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Additionally, some members have expressed concerns regarding travel safety to past venues located outside of Washington state.
The league manages four teams named the Sass, Yetis, Lore, and Abominations after 20 years of existence. It continues to search for a location that meets the specific track requirements set by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association.
The players
Lilac City Roller Derby
This is a roller derby league based in Spokane that features four internal teams and is affiliated with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association.
Women's Flat Track Derby Association
This is the international governing body for the sport of women's flat track roller derby which sets standardized track requirements for ranking.
The details
The league has contacted nearly every venue in Spokane but has yet to secure a long-term contract for home games. This search follows their departure from the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur D'Alene.
Timeline
The 2026 WFTDA Championships occurred earlier in October 2026 in Malmö, Sweden.
The 20th anniversary tournament begins at 9 a.m. on November 7, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center.
Industry Dynamics
The reliance on Women's Flat Track Derby Association track requirements dictates the specific infrastructure needs for any potential home arena. The league's venue search is constrained by the strict adherence to these established association standards.
Fans can attend the upcoming 20th anniversary tournament at the Spokane Convention Center to support the league's four teams. Future game access remains subject to the organization's ongoing search for a consistent, long-term venue within the city.
The takeaway
The league is navigating both logistical facility costs and member safety concerns in its pursuit of a home base. Fans should monitor the organization's official channels for updates regarding permanent venue availability beyond their temporary tournament dates.
What happens next
The league will host its 20th anniversary tournament at the Spokane Convention Center on November 7, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Spokane Public Radio.
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