Featuring a New Partnership with USA Skateboarding
August 28–30, 2025 | Free & Open to the Public
DES MOINES, IA — Skate DSM is proud to announce the return of the Des Moines Streetstyle Open (SSO) for its fifth year, taking place August 28–30 across iconic locations in downtown Des Moines. For the first time, SSO is partnering with USA Skateboarding to elevate this already beloved event into a national platform for amateur and professional skaters alike.
The Streetstyle Open is not your average skate contest—it’s a multi-day festival that moves from spot to spot, combining grassroots street skating with world-class competition. Skaters will compete at legendary local spots including Principal Park, Cowles Commons, the Central Library, and the Lauridsen Skatepark. Events will include cash-for-tricks contests, Red Bull’s Best Trick, and traditional street and park competitions with men’s and women’s divisions.
“We’re excited to keep pushing the Des Moines Streetstyle Open to new levels with more locations, new contest formats, and the same incredible energy from pro and amateur skaters alike,” said Norm Sterzenbach, President of Skate DSM.
“We’re grateful to be working with an event that’s so authentic to skateboarding,” said Johnny Schillereff, USA Skateboarding. “The Des Moines Streetstyle Open represents everything that makes skate culture special—community-driven, creative, and inclusive. It’s the kind of event that reminds you why you fell in love with skating in the first place.”
The entire weekend is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Fans can enjoy live skating, music, vendors, food, and merch at Lauridsen Skatepark and surrounding locations.
Check out this recap video from 2024. Learn more about the event: 👉 DesMoinesStreetstyleOpen.com.
