Cincinnati Roller Derby Celebrates 20 Years with New Home and Rebrand

The longtime roller derby team moves to a larger venue and unveils a fresh identity for its upcoming season.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic energy and movement of a roller derby match, with overlapping planes of bright red, navy blue, and metallic silver.Cincinnati Roller Derby's move to a larger venue and rebrand signals the team's commitment to growth and evolution as it celebrates 20 years of local roller derby action.Cincinnati Today

Cincinnati's longest-running roller derby team, formerly known as the Cincinnati Rollergirls, has rebranded as Cincinnati Roller Derby and secured a new home at Flock Sports in North College Hill as it prepares to kick off its 20th anniversary season.

Why it matters

The move to a larger venue at Flock Sports will allow Cincinnati Roller Derby to attract more fans and build on its two decades as a beloved local sports franchise. The rebranding also signals the team's commitment to evolving with the times and maintaining its status as a premier roller derby organization in the region.

The details

Cincinnati Roller Derby practiced and played its home games last year at the Apex in Northside, but the new Flock Sports facility will provide more space and amenities to accommodate the team's growing fanbase. Lauren Bishop, a retired Cincinnati Roller Derby player who is now the interim chair of the organization, says the move will enable the team to draw larger crowds than in previous seasons.

  • Cincinnati Roller Derby will begin its 20th anniversary season in 2026.
  • The team previously played its home games at the Apex in Northside.

The players

Cincinnati Roller Derby

The longest-running roller derby team in Cincinnati, celebrating its 20th season in 2026.

Lauren Bishop

A retired Cincinnati Roller Derby player who is now the interim chair of the organization.

Flock Sports

The new home venue for Cincinnati Roller Derby, located in North College Hill.

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What they’re saying

“The move will enable Cincinnati Roller Derby to draw more fans than it did last year.”

— Lauren Bishop, Interim Chair, Cincinnati Roller Derby

What’s next

Cincinnati Roller Derby will kick off its 20th anniversary season at the new Flock Sports venue in North College Hill.

The takeaway

After two decades as a beloved local sports franchise, Cincinnati Roller Derby is evolving with a new home and brand identity to build on its legacy and attract even more fans to its high-energy roller derby matches.