Young talent centre stage at Moomba

Melbourne’s iconic Moomba Festival once again brought skate culture to the banks of the Yarra, with Moomba Festival delivering five days of action at Riverslide Skate Park as part of Riverslide x Moomba 2026.

Running from 5-9 March, the event transformed the city’s central skatepark into a hub for emerging talent, with competitions across skateboarding, scootering, inline and quad skating.

While medals and prize money were on the line, the focus was firmly on participation and giving the next generation of Australian riders the chance to compete in a major festival environment.

Skateboarding took centre stage across the weekend through the Australian Skateboarding League competition. Riders from junior divisions through to Open battled through Saturday’s qualifying rounds before returning for Sunday’s finals, throwing down heavy runs and big tricks in front of a packed Moomba crowd. With divisions spanning from 9 & Under through to Open, the event showcased the depth of Australia’s grassroots skate scene and provided an important pathway for young skaters beginning their competitive journey.

Scootering closed out the long weekend with the Moomba Madness Scooter event on Monday, bringing another wave of young riders to Riverslide. Junior and Open divisions took to the park for run-based competition and best trick attempts, with athletes feeding off the energy of the festival atmosphere.

Beyond the results, Riverslide x Moomba continues to play an important role in Australia’s action sports calendar. By opening competition to riders of all skill levels and age groups, the event provides a welcoming platform for grassroots athletes while connecting them to the broader skate and scooter community.

With the Yarra River as the backdrop and thousands of festival-goers passing through across the long weekend, Moomba once again proved why it remains one of the country’s most vibrant stages for the next generation of Australian skate and scooter talent.