# Street League Skateboarding Rio 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/street-league-skateboarding-rio-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-10T12:08:05.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 4.

In August 2026, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) held a series of events in Rio de Janeiro centered around the Maracanãzinho arena. Ahead of the main competition, the “In Your City” community event took place at Aterro do Flamengo, featuring professional skaters interacting with local amateurs and participating in cultural excursions to landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain.

Following these community engagements, the SLS staged the “Rio Takeover” at Maracanãzinho. The event marked the return of the SLS to Rio de Janeiro after four years and attracted over 7,000 spectators. Despite sustaining a right foot injury during a training session on 8 August, Brazilian skater Rayssa Leal competed in the women's event, securing first place with a score of 20.9. She narrowly defeated Japanese Olympic champion Momiji Nishiya (20.7) by a margin of only 0.02 points, while Spain's Daniela Terol finished third. This victory marks Leal’s second trophy of the season, following her win in Sydney, Australia.

In the men's competition, Canadian Cordano Russell claimed the title with a total score of 27.9, securing the victory in the final round with a 9.3 score. He overtook Brazil's Giovanni Vianna, who led until his final attempt but finished as runner-up with 26.9 following a fall. Brazilian skater Wallace Gabriel completed the podium in third place with 24.5.

A week later, the “Hill Takeover” served as the tour’s third stop. Sponsored by Vivo, the second event included virtual-reality experiences and a “Trick of the Night” contest, with the competition streamed live across multiple platforms including YouTube and Globoplay. The SLS season is scheduled to continue with upcoming stages in Tempe, USA; Paris, France; and Tokyo, Japan, before concluding with the Super Crown in São Paulo, Brazil, in December.

## Claims

- Rayssa Leal sprained her right foot during a training session at Maracanãzinho. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Leal is expected to compete in the SLS Rio Takeover event despite the injury. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The injury occurred at the Maracanãzinho gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The SLS Rio Takeover competition is scheduled for Sunday. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Rayssa Leal wins SLS Rio Takeover skateboarding title

Rayssa Leal won the Street League Skateboarding Rio Takeover stage, narrowly defeating Japan's Momiji Nishiya to secure her second title of the season.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rayssa-leal-wins-sls-rio-takeover-skateboarding-title

### 2026-08-08: Rayssa Leal wins women's SLS Rio Takeover title

Rayssa Leal won the women's SLS Rio Takeover title, narrowly beating Momiji Nishiya, while Cordano Russell took the men's championship in Rio de Janeiro.

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rayssa-leal-sprains-foot-during-training-for-sls-rio-takeover

### 2026-08-05: SLS Hill Takeover brings top skateboarding stars to Rio's Maracanãzinho

SLS Hill Takeover, the third stop of the 2026 Street League Skateboarding tour, takes place on 9 Aug at Rio's Maracanãzinho, featuring top Brazilian and international skaters, Vivo sponsorship, and live streams

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sls-hill-takeover-brings-top-skateboarding-stars-to-rios-maracanzinho

### 2026-07-28: Street League Skateboarding Rio Takeover draws top athletes to Maracanãzinho

SLS Rio Takeover skate competition on 9 Aug at Maracanãzinho, Rio, offers a BOGO ticket deal and draws stars such as Rayssa Leal, Giovanni Vianna and international riders.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/street-league-skateboarding-rio-takeover-draws-top-athletes-to-maracanzinho

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Cite as: Street League Skateboarding Rio 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/street-league-skateboarding-rio-2026